Subaru SVX years to avoid
No model year of the Subaru SVX stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Subaru SVX years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Subaru SVX complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Subaru SVX problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission248
- Suspension22
- Brakes12
- Acceleration10
- Electrical7
- Wheels6
- Steering5
- Engine5
- Airbags5
- Visibility4
- Tires2
- Locks1
Most reported problems on the Subaru SVX
Subaru SVX problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | - | 2 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1996 | - | 3 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 20 | Transmission | 108,569 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1994 | - | 28 | Transmission | 104,443 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1993 | - | 4 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | - | 231 | Transmission | 115,290 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1990 | - | 3 | Transmission | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Subaru SVX
What years of the Subaru SVX should you avoid?
No single model year of the Subaru SVX has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Subaru SVX?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Subaru SVX?
Transmission, with 248 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (22) and brakes (12).
How many recalls does the Subaru SVX have?
No recalls on record.
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