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1994 Subaru SVX problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

19 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

99,722 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 19 complaints (78.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Transmission and shifting1157.9%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Power Train:Automatic Transmission
15
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
1
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
1
Tires
1
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Power Train:Automatic Transmission15
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper1
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing1
Tires1
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal1

Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 15; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 1; Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing: 1; Tires: 1; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
1
75,000 to 99,999
2
100,000 to 149,999
3
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9991
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9993
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 13 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
1
2000
6
2001
2
2002
2
2003
1
2004
4
2006
1
2009
1
2011
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19951
20006
20012
20022
20031
20044
20061
20091
20111

1995: 1; 2000: 6; 2001: 2; 2002: 2; 2003: 1; 2004: 4; 2006: 1; 2009: 1; 2011: 1

Pattern summary

Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 11 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10018652 · 2003-05-13 (May 13, 2003)

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-reported narrative. 95,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018652 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10062352 · 2004-03-16 (March 16, 2004)

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-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10062352 at NHTSA ↗