Tl*the contact owns a 1992 subaru svx. While driving 23 MPH, the contact noticed a shifting delay. The vehicle would shut off when driving in reverse and had to be shifted into park in order to be restarted. When the vehicle was placed into drive, the engine would rev while driving. The failures occurred each time the vehicle was driven. The contact was concerned that a crash could occur due to the vehicle shutting off. The dealer inspected the vehicle and found no error codes or failures; however, they stated that the transmission could be the cause of the stalling. A diagnostic could be performed at the cost of $180. The most recent failure occurred on november 10, 2008. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 128,000 and failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
1992 Subaru SVX: engine stalls while driving
6 of the 231 complaints about the 1992 Subaru SVX describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
What owners say
Consumer states whiles driving 30mph the transmission slipped causing the vehicle to stall in the street. Please provide any additional information. Ph
Consumer states that the vehicle has had repeated transmission failures. The transmission will shut down while driving. The dealer has replaced the transmission one time. Nlm
Transmission failed backing out of driveway causing car to stall in street. It had to be manually pushed out of potential danger. No forwarning of failure, the car was running in a normal manor when the failure occured. It was fortunate that there was no traffic when the incident happened or that it did not happen on the expressway.
Transmission stalls a bit between shifting of gears, specifically from 1 to 2 gear. It effects the driver because in the midst of driving, the vehicle loses control over acceleration over the period of time between shifting. Also, the whole suspension system rattles and seems loose like it will fall apart.
Vehicle stall out at any speed.
Related recalls
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Questions about the 1992 Subaru SVX stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1992 Subaru SVX?
6 of 231 owner complaints about the 1992 Subaru SVX (3%) mention engine stalls while driving.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Subaru SVX?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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