When I bought car 30,000 miles ago, they said tranny was replaced. I now learn there is alot of problems with the transmission in the 1992-1994 1/2 subaru svxs. I am disabled due to an auto accident and don't have the money to shell out on transmissions this often. I hope that someone talks to subaru and makes them accountable for what they are doing to their customers. It not only looks bad that they designed something this poor in the first place, but they know the problem and are not taking the proper steps to fix it with the cars they sold for an outrageous amount of money.
1992 Subaru SVX transmission complaints
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Less than 20k on rebuilt trans w/o abusive driving habits. No options from dealer except to send it for another remanufacture. Where is my option in repair and explanation of metal shaving source?
Transmission failure while driving. Rpm's jumped from 2.5k to 4.5k with a loss of power. Transmission now needs an overhaul. Rear wheel bearings, both right and left, have also prematurely worn out and failed. Research on the internet shows these two probems to be common failures in the subaru svx, especially 92-94 model years.
As a mechanic, I must say that I never have seen so many tsb's, modifications, and failures for a trans that was not recalled. It's obvious that this trans is as defective, if not more, than the same units in the legacy and other models that were recalle
Have replaced wheel bearings several times (4) in three years. Transmission failed and needs replacing. These a currently known defects with the svx. The transmission is a very costly replacement.
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Cd player failed.
Transmission fails to lock up in fourth gear when temperature is below +32 deg f. At any temperature below 0 def f., the transmission may never lock up. Drove 900 miles in one day at temperatures of 0 to -15 deg f. The transmission never did lock up. Have had it into the service dealer 3 times. They test drove it in cold weather and also had lock up problems. If the transmission goes above 140 deg f it works ok. Problem is, when it gets cold out, the transmission may never get above 140 deg f. The service department indicated the manufacturer did not know what the problem could be. Gas milage is extremely poor in cold weather.
Many subaru svxs have had propblem transmissions but subaru ignores the problems. My particular problem is that the tranny does not engage until the engine RPM rises significantly. The car only has 80,000 miles on it and has been taken care of. Most of these svxs, esp. From '92-'94 have had problems with the transmission. My transmisson, as with many others, is going out prematurely due to defects.
Please look into the cases involving rear wheel bearing failures because under this search in your complaint file I saw many. The numbers may not be overwhelming but that is because subaru only produced around 20000 of these vehicles. I am also having problems with my transmission and surging which I see as a safety hazard and could cause and accident. If you want more info and data you can check out www.kineticconcepts.com which is taking a survey on car owners and their problems. I find it hard to dismiss the percentage of 136 people resonding 41% had to at least repair one wheel bearing and also 40% had to replace a transmission. So please look into these problems that subaru has had with their svx with concern for the consumer and for their safety.
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Rear passenger side wheel bearings has gone out 4 times in last 20,000 miles, causing a loss of vehicle control.
Left rear wheel bearing completely defective - have had replaced. When first starting the car, the transmission will not operate until the car has warmed up at least 5 minutes. Engine sometimes dies when car is put into reverse gear. Gears change with a jolt and car jerks when transmission downshifts. Trunk latch is inoperative from driver's side control. Brakes "catch and release" when applied.
I was driving and my transmision stop shifting the gears and when I got home my transmision was smoking.
Transmission and wheel bearing failures occur very frequently on this car. Some action must be taken to hold the manufacturer responsible.
The transmission blew out and had to be replaced, and I have continued to have problems. The wheel bearings have to be replaced on both rear wheels, and as well the front bearings are starting to get down. The cv boots on both sides are worn and cracked.
This will cost me an arm and a leg for a manufacture r'sdefect that should have been corrected long ago.
Air conditioner repaired, cost $800. Also, replaced right and left rear wheel bearings, cost $500.
It is my understanding that wheel bearing failure is very common with svx's. Why were svx's with VIN# nh106286-nh108731 excluded from the tsb's which addressed transmission failure in svx's. I am to understand that all other svx's with transmissions identical to those excluded recieved these modifications? Thank you
While driving vehicle felt as if it was in neutral, it wouldn't go. Dealer contacted, and stated transmission should be rebuilt. No warranty expired. Repairwork done at owner's expense.
Car has a surging problem at idle when cold. Started car, put in gear, fully depressing accelerator and car barely moves, then seconds later, car gains power suddenly and surges forward. Also, wheel bearings went bad, and had to be replaced 3 times in less than 20,000 miles (13 months). Transmission slips when shifting while accelerating. Car sometimes loses power then surges forward between gears.
Transmission lost 3rd and 4th gears and had to be replaced
Typical subaru svx transmission problems -- slipping, etc. 1992-94 subaru transmissions should be recalled to install the *many* upgraded parts standard in newer model years. The transmissions seems to fail after about 18 months.
The transmissoin problem is a real problem I think three too many in 60 thousand miles. The third time they will only give me 2 years warrantee .instead of the full 60 thousand miles or 5 yearsfor a new trany I feel this is very unfair for I feel this is a lemon. Sun roof dosen't always work, an d power window switches don't all work. Also, alarm goes off while I'm driving, and they can't find the problems. I am very upset.
Appox 6 wheel bearings replaced starting at 30k miles sometimes at intervals of less than 5k miles. Trany went out at 72000 miles. Car has been well maintained, not abused. Transmission repair esimate. Is $3k.
Transmission slips in morning before completely warm, doesn't drop to 1st gear, doesn't engage reverse for about 5 seconds.
Just the transmission, and the all wheel drive assembly
I have had the transmission on my svx repaired three times. The first shop was aamco, which repaired the transmission and replaced parts.the cost was $2700. The car had to go back to the aamco shop three times, totalling over 2 months of repair work. 12 months later, the transmission failed again. I took the car to an authorised subaru dealer for repair. They replaced the transmission($2700). I advised of my known problems, and the known issues on the internet. Less than a week later the transmission started to slip. I reported this to subaru.
Transmission failure with this model vehicle seems to be wide spread.
Transmission has not totally failed yet, I have been advised that it will and must be fixed. Your form does not allow canadian entries I.e province, postal code
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