How many recalls does the 1997 Subaru Svx have?

The 1997 Subaru Svx has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1997 Subaru Svx has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1997 Subaru Svx?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

1997 Subaru Svx Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Subaru Svx. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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 information.*ak”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · reported 2000-11-04

“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 blamed for the deployment.”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · reported 1998-02-27

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Subaru Svx as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.