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1990 Subaru SVX problems

The most common problem on the 1990 Subaru SVX is transmission and drivetrain. It has fewer complaints than a typical SVX model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
10
Worst area
Transmission

The worst 1990 Subaru SVX problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Transmission
    3

Problems by type

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  • Transmission
    3

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Subaru SVX 10

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 10 bulletins for the 1990 Subaru SVX

What 1990 Subaru SVX owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 29, 1999 · Transmission · OK

The following letter has been sent to subaru of america. For more information on the extent of the subaru svx transmission problem please go to www.kineticconcepts.com.

Filed Oct 29, 1999 · Transmission · OK

The following letter has been sent to subaru of america. For more information on the extent of the subaru svx transmission problem please go to www.kineticconcepts.com.

Filed Oct 29, 1999 · Transmission · OK

The following letter has been sent to subaru of america.... For more information on the extent of the subaru svx transmission problem please go to www.kineticconcepts.com

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Questions about the 1990 Subaru SVX

Is the 1990 Subaru SVX reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1990 Subaru SVX, fewer than a typical SVX model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Subaru SVX?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints.

How many recalls does the 1990 Subaru SVX have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Subaru SVX have bad transmission?

The Subaru SVX model years with the most transmission complaints are 1992 (200 complaints), 1994 (22 complaints) and 1995 (17 complaints).

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