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#BS-1992-SUBSVX-6177

1992 Subaru Svx

Based on reports from 303 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

303

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 303 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fires, and 0 recalls. Complaint rate is 6.1x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

178 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 110K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:axle Assembly:axle ShaftMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (8 reports) • Median: 110K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (178 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission178 (59%)

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft24 (8%)

Suspension:front:wheel Bearing10 (3%)

Power Train:manual Transmission8 (3%)

Other6 (2%)

Suspension:multiple Axle5 (2%)

Speed Control5 (2%)

Wheels & Tires4 (1%)

1992 Subaru Svx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 59% of all reports filed for the 1992 Subaru Svx, with 178 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 110,020 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 110K-mile mark.

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft Issues

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1992 Subaru Svx, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:axle assembly:axle shaft-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front:wheel Bearing Issues

Suspension:front:wheel Bearing complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 1992 Subaru Svx, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front:wheel bearing-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:manual Transmission Issues

Power Train:manual Transmission complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 1992 Subaru Svx, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:manual transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1992 Subaru Svx. Recent trend: stable.

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This is the worst model year for the Subaru Svx according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

1992 Subaru Svx vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

303

Class avg

6.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 303 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1992 Subaru Svx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Subaru Svx?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Subaru Svx is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 178 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1992 Subaru Svx reliable?

The 1992 Subaru Svx has 303 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 6.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 1992 Subaru Svx problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1992 Subaru Svx have any recalls?

No recalls have been issued for the 1992 Subaru Svx according to NHTSA records.

What mileage do Subaru Svx problems start?

Based on 25 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 110,020 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

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