1992 Subaru SVX Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Power Train:automatic Transmission (77.1% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints here are 10.7× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 178 · 77.1% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 24 · 10.4% | No official action | — |
| Suspension:front:wheel Bearing | 10 · 4.3% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:manual Transmission | 8 · 3.5% | No official action | — |
| Suspension:multiple Axle | 5 · 2.2% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 · 2.2% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 231 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE FOLLOWING LETTER HAS BEEN SENT TO SUBARU OF AMERICA.... FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE EXTENT OF THE SUBARU SVX TRANMISSION PROBLEM PLEASE GO TO…”NHTSA complaint 716218 — filed 12/19/1999 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“THE FOLLOWING LETTER HAS BEEN SENT TO SUBARU OF AMERICA.... FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE EXTENT OF THE SUBARU SVX TRANMISSION PROBLEM PLEASE GO TO…”NHTSA complaint 716174 — filed 12/17/1999 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“THE FOLLOWING LETTER HAS BEEN SENT TO SUBARU OF AMERICA.... FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE EXTENT OF THE SUBARU SVX TRANMISSION PROBLEM PLEASE GO TO…”NHTSA complaint 716109 — filed 12/16/1999 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Subaru SVX?
Power train:automatic transmission issues are the most-reported category, cited in 178 of 231 NHTSA complaints (77.1%), followed by power train:axle assembly:axle shaft (24), suspension:front:wheel bearing (10), power train:manual transmission (8). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1992 Subaru SVX have?
231 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 1992 Subaru SVX have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1992 Subaru SVX's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
