1992 Subaru SVX Brakes Problems

“I purchases a Subaru SVX 1992 model. I test drove it and it seemed fine. Took it to a mechanic to have it looked over and it came back clean except for some suggestions to change brake pads , fluids etc. This was all done. However a couple months later a major problem occurred. The gear would sometimes not shift, the car would make a loud thud sound in reverse and over rev on highway driving. I found out from various forums that this car has a flaw , the transmission is due to failure. Every car owner in this forum has experienced premature transmission failure. …”

“Upon purchase of car 1-2 weeks prior, it was noticed that the transmission would not shift into 4th gear, and was slipping at initial acceleration from a stop until around 1500 RPM, causing wheelspin under certain conditions. On this date, transmission suddenly failed to be able to shift into 3rd gear, limiting top speed to levels below safe limits on most highways. This occurred while driving on a highway, and was potentially dangerous. Towed to dealer, dealer recommends remanufactured transmission, asking approximately $4000 for parts and labor. …”

“Consumer has experienced total brake failure whenever driving at any speed over 60 MPH. The master cylinder was replaced in february 96, second time in august 97, and the third time in march 98. Vehicle is in shop for repairs since june29, 98. The dealership says they do not know what causes the problem.the brakes will lock and vehicle will lose control.”

“When driving in traffic and applying brakes extended stopping distance occurs intermittently. When driving at slow speeds the problem does not occur, dealer is not aware of the problem.”