Model year

1990 Subaru SVX

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Oct 29, 1999 to Oct 29, 1999.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints33.0 times the median 1990 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1990 Subaru SVX peaked in 1999, with 3 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

012319993200220052008201120142017202020232026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 1990 Subaru SVX name powertrain

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Powertrain
3
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 1990 Subaru SVX

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1990 Subaru SVX

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Oct 29, 1999Seiling, OKAutomatic transmission

    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

    NHTSA complaint 714062
  2. Filed Oct 29, 1999Seiling, OKAutomatic transmission

    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

    NHTSA complaint 714061
  3. Filed Oct 29, 1999Seiling, OKAutomatic transmission

    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

    NHTSA complaint 714060
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

10 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 01-167-08R Aug 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
  • 15-302-22 Aug 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
  • 15-192-22R Mar 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).
  • 01-167-08R Jun 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
  • 09-51-08R Jun 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
  • 14-22-16R Feb 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
  • 14-22-16R Aug 4, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
  • 01-181-20 Apr 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
  • Subaru Tech Tips May 21, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
  • 14-22-16R May 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.