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1995 Subaru SVX Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1995 Subaru SVX right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 20 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Subaru SVX.

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1995 Subaru SVX owner complaints

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Subaru SVX, describing incidents dated February 12, 1997 to April 28, 2014.

Most-cited components

Power Train 17 complaints
Air Bags 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Together, the 20 complaints on file report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10585676 · Filed April 30, 2014
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…
ODI #10254738 · Filed January 12, 2009
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…
ODI #10137654 · Filed September 26, 2005
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *NM

Read all 20 complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1995 Subaru SVX right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

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20 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Subaru SVX.

Power Train

ODI #10585676

Incident: April 28, 2014 · Filed: April 30, 2014

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. *JS

Power Train

ODI #10254738

Incident: December 31, 2008 · Filed: January 12, 2009

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. *TR

Power Train

ODI #10137654

Incident: August 8, 2005 · Filed: September 26, 2005

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *NM

Power Train

ODI #10056683

Incident: January 25, 2004 · Filed: February 6, 2004

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.*AK

Power Train

ODI #10046386

Incident: September 24, 2003 · Filed: November 5, 2003

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. *AK

Power Train

ODI #10023221

Incident: November 1, 2001 · Filed: June 17, 2003

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. *JB

Power Train

ODI #10023052

Incident: May 29, 2003 · Filed: June 13, 2003

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. *NLM

Power Train

ODI #10019318

Incident: March 12, 2003 · Filed: May 7, 2003

THE VEHICLE WOULD STAY IN SECOND GEAR WHILE DRIVING. *NLM

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #851959

Filed: October 27, 1999

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIALS USED WHICH IS CAUSING THE BRAKES TO WEAR OFFTEN. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS. PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. ALSO, HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE SMOKING, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Power Train

ODI #781489

Incident: October 1, 1998 · Filed: October 20, 1998

REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

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