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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JF1CX3530NH101213 · Checked Aug 29, 2026
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JF1CX3530NH•••••• 1992 Subaru SVX

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168on the model
23builds in total
Most reported Power Train 11 Suspension 1 Latches/locks/linkages 1 Visibility 1

What owners of this build wrote

Power Train Feb 2007
Transmission failure. No specific event or activity lead to the failure. Transmission worsened over a period of weeks - rough shifts and eventually unable to get into all gears
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The bearing problem started as soon as I bought the car - originally under warranty. No problem, until car failed first inspection (after initial for purchase) due to rear bearings. Replaced several times (after the first 'fix', parts covered thankfully under subaru parts…
Power Train Jun 2001
Automatic transmission, which has a history of failure for this type of vehicle (4eat transmission)
Power Train Feb 2001
Cruising on expressway when suddenly transmission can't find third or fourth gears. Had to drive home (40 miles) in second gear
Power Train Aug 1999
Transmission would make clunking noises whenever it is shifting into overdrive. Taking vehicle to dealer to check
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JF1CX3530NH101213 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.