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1992 Subaru SVX Wheels Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 231 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 1992 Subaru SVX, 3% of the 231 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have reported my transmission problem to you previously...I have reported problems with binding in the drive wheels because the tranny and the clutch were not communicating properly. Now the car is stubborn to shift from overdrive and I am worried that this could cause a serious accident. Additionally the wheel bearings have gone bad again and need replaced in less than 18 months of use.”

NHTSA complaint #700660, filed 1998-11

“I have owned this car for almost six years. From the begining, I have had problems with the automobile. Within the first year, a rear strut assembly failed and was replaced. Next by transmission failed. At the time of repair, I discovered that recall work that was claimed to be done was actually falsified. Following this, my transmission failed again and was replaced with a remanufactured transmission. At about 43000 miles, my rear right hub bearing was replaced under warranty. Six months, later, my left hub bearing was replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #701142, filed 1998-12

“Transmission failure while driving. Rpm's jumped from 2.5k to 4.5k with a loss of power. Transmission now needs an overhaul. Rear wheel bearings, both right and left, have also prematurely worn out and failed. Research on the internet shows these two probems to be common failures in the Subaru SVX, especially 92-94 model years.”

NHTSA complaint #709573, filed 1999-08

“Replaced 4 wheel bearing due to persistent roaring at all speeds, but especially above 45mph. Rear wheel bearings were previously replaced 20k miles earlier. Front driver's side ABS wheel sensor failed, allegedly due to corrosion, but possibly dealer negligence while replacing wheel bearings.”

NHTSA complaint #733057, filed 2000-10

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199263%

Other parts of the 1992 Subaru SVX

Transmission and drivetrain
200 complaints
Suspension
19 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 Subaru SVX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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