1992 Subaru Svx Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1992 Subaru Svx, and owners have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1992 Subaru Svx. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
231 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1992 Subaru Svx have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 108,043 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 72 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 subaru svx. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH when the transmission seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who advised that the t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 16, 2013 · Power train
“Transmission failure. No specific event or activity lead to the failure. Transmission worsened over a period of weeks - rough shifts and eventually unable to get into all gears. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 14, 2009 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1992 Subaru SVX. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15 / 23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Subaru Svx model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Subaru Svx model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Subaru Svx | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 Subaru Svx | 0 | 231 |
| 1993 Subaru Svx | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 Subaru Svx | 0 | 28 |
| 1995 Subaru Svx | 0 | 20 |
| 1996 Subaru Svx | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 Subaru Svx | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1992 Subaru Svx
How do I know if my 1992 Subaru Svx has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Subaru dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Subaru models
- Outback9,756 complaints
- Forester6,498 complaints
- Legacy3,185 complaints
- Impreza2,651 complaints
- Crosstrek1,186 complaints
- Ascent1,033 complaints
- WRX975 complaints
- Xv Crosstrek264 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.