1995 Subaru SVX Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 30, 2014 · 20 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other SVX years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Subaru SVX. That is the most of any SVX model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (17 complaints, 85%), typically at around 101,785 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Subaru SVX problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train17 · ~101,785 mi
Air Bags1
Service Brakes, Electric1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Unknown or Other1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1785%101,785——
Air Bags15%———
Service Brakes, Electric15%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic15%———
Unknown or Other15%———
Vehicle Speed Control15%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 5 complaints
1998: 2199821999: 5199952000: 2200022001: 1200112002: 2200222003: 4200342004: 1200412005: 1200512009: 1200912014: 120141

n = 20 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Subaru SVX recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Subaru SVX.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Power Train · received Apr 30, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10585676

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…

Power Train · received Jan 12, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10254738

Transmission failure. *nm

Power Train · received Sep 26, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10137654

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…

Power Train · received Feb 6, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10056683

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 · received Nov 5, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10046386

Other Subaru SVX years

1996 SVX →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1997 SVX20
1996 SVX30
1995200

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Subaru SVX?

Owners most often report power train, air bags, service brakes, electric problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 17 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Subaru SVX?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Subaru SVX a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SVX model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.