1997 Subaru SVX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SVX years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Subaru SVX. That ranks 3rd out of 3 SVX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Subaru SVX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Subaru SVX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Subaru SVX.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When vehicle was involved in a crash air bags failed to deploy properly. Both frontal air bags dribbled out about 5 seconds after impact. Vehicle was being repaired. Please provide any further information.*ak
Entering highway when air bags deployed. Passenger side bag broke windshield and rearview mirror. A transport restraining hook attached to a crossmember apparently hit the driveway ramp is being blamed for the deployment.
Other Subaru SVX years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Subaru SVX?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Subaru SVX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.