Started out with the alternator, and took out all electronics. *Ak
Electrical system
Subaru SVX Electrical problems by year
5 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Subaru SVX's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
| Year | Electrical complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest SVX electrical complaints
Had just put key in ignition & started vehicle when the battery exploded under the hood, like a bomb. *Ak
Transmission malfunctioned.The problems ranges from bad ecu's that screw up when it is cold to horrible torque converters that slip during shifting or accelerating.
Consumer got in the car the alarm was off try to start car the alarm came on and lock consumer in the car, dealer had aready replaced the alarm kill the battery . Consumer states dealer repaired a loose wire that was shorting out the system causing all the problems, one loose wire was draining the battery which made the security system malfunction. *Slc
VEHICLE STALL OUT AT ANY SPEED.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data