Was driving an first 3rd gear would just rev then it started skipping 3rd then I would have to slowly push gas to move an eventually it just revved up I would park an wait 15-20 min start it an transmission worked for a couple min then stopped an it still works barely off an on it has fluid but when it doesn't work the shifter can be in any position an transmission won't engage at all.
The worst 1995 Subaru SVX problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission17
- Brakes2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
Problems by type
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- Transmission17
- Brakes2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Subaru SVX 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
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- Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
- All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
- Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
- Knock sensor. sd
1995 Subaru SVX fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 15 | 23 | 18 |
What 1995 Subaru SVX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I own a subaru svx. They are known to have transmission problems. They are also a very rare car. Out of the two other people that I know that have these cars, all of them have had these transmission problems. I do believe that the manufacturer should do something about these problems with there faulty transmissions, instead of me having to find a way to come up with more then what I paid for the car.
Transmission failure.
Pulled out from a traffic light felt like car was slipping on ice. Svx travelled about a mile before it would not go anymore(in any gear). Managed to pull off of a 4 lane highway. Was 15 miles from home. I had to have the car towed back home. My local subaru mechanic said the transmission apparently had been worked on before. Where its still in the driveway awaiting repair.
While driving at 30 MPH transmission disengaged, and the driver lost control of the steering wheel. Was able to drive at low speed until able to shift in to gear.
I have a 1995 subaru svx and as many svx owners the transmission on this vehicle is defective. The cooling system for the transmission is defective, therefore the transmission overheats and is damaged. This involves all svx's made which requires all svx owners to spend $4000 for subaru's manufactured defect. It should be subaru's responsibility to refund the repairs.
I bought a subaru svx two months ago I fairly good condition running good and all the person I bought the car from inform me that the transmission on the car was the second new trans installed both times by a subaru dealer but a month in to driving the car after I got tags ind insurance the trans is taking very long to shift in second gear the engine revs real high to 5500 RPM before it goes in to second gear.
The vehicle would stay in second gear while driving.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Untimely wear of u-joints which caused crack in a transmission seal. Drive shaft must be replaced
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Questions about the 1995 Subaru SVX
Is the 1995 Subaru SVX reliable?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 1995 Subaru SVX, 5.0 times a typical SVX model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Subaru SVX?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 17 complaints, typically around 108,569 miles. Next is brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 1995 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).
What gas mileage does the 1995 Subaru SVX get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Subaru SVX range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.3L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 15 city and 23 highway.
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