When vehicle was involved in a crash air bags failed to deploy properly. Both frontal air bags dribbled out about 5 seconds after impact. Vehicle was being repaired. Please provide any further information.*Ak
Vehicle safety record
1997 Subaru SVX Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Subaru SVX with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (2). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1996 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical SVX year, for its age
#268 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Subaru SVX problems
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No recalls for the 1997 Subaru SVX
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Subaru SVX. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1997 Subaru SVX
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Entering highway when air bags deployed. Passenger side bag broke windshield and rearview mirror. A transport restraining hook attached to a crossmember apparently hit the driveway ramp is being blamed for the deployment.
Subaru SVX: every year compared
All SVX years1997 Subaru SVX vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Subaru SVX | 2 | 0 | C | |
| 1997 Subaru Legacy | 143 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Subaru Outback | 79 | 4 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Subaru Impreza | 34 | 3 | B | Compare |
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.
Questions about the 1997 Subaru SVX
Does the 1997 Subaru SVX have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 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 1997 Subaru SVX?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (2).
How many complaints has the 1997 Subaru SVX had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 13, 1998 and the latest on November 16, 2000. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 Subaru SVX a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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?
1992 (231), 1994 (28), 1995 (20). See every Subaru SVX year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 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