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1990 Subaru SVX Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1990 Subaru SVX with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (3). There are no recalls for it.

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BFewer problems than a typical SVX year, for its age

#167 most complained-about 1990 vehicle

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 1990 Subaru SVX problems

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No recalls for the 1990 Subaru SVX

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1990 Subaru SVX. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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3 complaints about the 1990 Subaru SVX

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Transmission & drivetrain

The following letter has been sent to subaru of america. For more information on the extent of the subaru svx transmission problem please go to www.Kineticconcepts.Com. *Ak

Filed Power trainNHTSA 714062
Transmission & drivetrain

The following letter has been sent to subaru of america. For more information on the extent of the subaru svx transmission problem please go to www.Kineticconcepts.Com. *Ak

Filed Power trainNHTSA 714061
Transmission & drivetrain

The following letter has been sent to subaru of america.... For more information on the extent of the subaru svx transmission problem please go to www.Kineticconcepts.Com

Filed Power trainNHTSA 714060

Subaru SVX: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
199428010Transmission & drivetrainF
19934000Transmission & drivetrainB
1992231041Transmission & drivetrainF
19903000Transmission & drivetrainB
All SVX years

1990 Subaru SVX vs rivals

VehicleComplaintsRecallsCrashesGrade
1990 Subaru SVX300B
1990 Subaru Legacy8445CCompare
1990 Subaru Justy1610FCompare
1990 Subaru Loyale1441CCompare
1990 Subaru Impreza100ACompare

More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.

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Questions about the 1990 Subaru SVX

Does the 1990 Subaru SVX have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1990 Subaru SVX right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Subaru SVX?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (3).

How many complaints has the 1990 Subaru SVX had?

3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 29, 1999 and the latest on October 29, 1999. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 1990 Subaru SVX a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Subaru SVX year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Subaru SVX years have the most complaints?
What should I do if my 1990 Subaru SVX has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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