1994 Subaru SVX: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 28 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
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recalls
28
owner complaints
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fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaigns
Common problems
Computed from 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 28 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)21 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)2 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)1 complaint
Tires1 complaint
“My 94 subaru svx transmission will not move in any gear. Very costly to repair subaru should pay. Poor design in transmission *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2011
“Started out as 3rd and 4th slipping, and after babying it for a week of going to work and back home it will no longer hold 3rd or 4th. After doing research it has been found that the 4eat has about as much issues as the pinto (without the exploding). Every owner of the svx and a 4eat has suffered this in one form or another. The legacy's were recalled and repaired, but what about the svx? For a $30-$40k msrp from the dealer, you would assume they would treat these cars with a bit more class in this situation. Top it all off, I only have 58k miles on my 94. *nm”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2006
“While driving 100 mph transmission failed. Engine revved at a high rate. Then, vehicle lost power, and the consumer hit a wall. Vehicle was towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2004
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“After researching about my subaru svx, I found out that there is a chronic problem with the transmission subaru put in these cars. There is an extensive faq page at subaru svx.com as to the reason for the problems. My car will not transfer in to 4th gear and the transmission runs hot. *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2004
“Just another dead transimission in my svx. It seems like 116,000-124,000 miles is the lifetime of these things (so many dead there haven't been any new transmissions available since 2001) . *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2004
“1994 subaru svx, had a transmission failure. The failure is well known to svx owner community. There are many sites and articles that address the issue of the 4eat transmission failing. The repair or replacement is very costly and subaru should help. *jb”Owner report · Power Train · May 2003
“I had transmission failure of the 3rd and 4th gears that started out as gears slipping, then the transmission stopped shifting to 3rd and 4th all together. I did not do anything to fix the problem because it is too expensive. I had to buy another car just to get to and from work since it was cheape, and I have been letting the car sit in my driveway.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2002
“Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and heard a winding noise coming from underneath the hood. When she tried to shift vehicle, it would notl move. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2001
“Transmission chatters on tight turns, and clatters on shifting. This is second time that consumer has to get new transmission. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · May 2001
“Not a complete failure but intermittent transmission slippage and other problems. Bearing failure has loud associated hum. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1994 Subaru SVX reliable?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Subaru SVX. The most complained-about area is power train.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.