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1997 Subaru SVX AWD

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1997 Subaru SVX – exterior Unverified
Photo: Subaru SVX exhibited at Schaffen-Diest 2013 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the SVX (1992–1997); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Subaru SVX exhibited at Schaffen-Diest 2013 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Subaru SVX 1X7A1538 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L in Dark Teal, Rear Left, 04-10-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Subaru fan! (8630165599) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L Interior by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1997 Subaru SVX AWD is a 231-hp 3.3-liter with a 4-speed automatic. It starts at $36,740 MSRP.

It makes 231 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 228 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.

The SVX measures 182.1 inches long on a 102.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,505 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$36,740 ($74,396 *)
Engine
Engine TypeGas H6
Displacement3.3 L
Horsepower231 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Torque228 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAll Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length182.1 in
Width69.7 in
Height51.6 in
Wheelbase102.8 in
Curb Weight3,505 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Subaru SVX.

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Subaru SVX

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Subaru SVX (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Nov 16, 2000 · Air Bags Crash
“WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY PROPERLY. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DRIBBLED OUT ABOUT 5 SECONDS AFTER IMPACT. VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER…”
Mar 13, 1998 · Air Bags 1 injury
“ENTERING HIGHWAY WHEN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PASSENGER SIDE BAG BROKE WINDSHIELD AND REARVIEW MIRROR. A TRANSPORT RESTRAINING HOOK ATTACHED TO A CROSSMEMBER APPARENTLY HIT THE DRIVEWAY RAMP IS BEING…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1997 SUBARU SVX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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