Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 SVX (AWD).
The 1993 Subaru SVX (AWD) is a distinctive two‑seat coupe built on Subaru’s monocoque platform and powered by an automatic 4‑speed transmission, delivering EPA ratings of 16 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined; its engine requires 6.5 quarts of 5W‑30 API‑rated oil, underscoring the vehicle’s unique maintenance profile. This model year sits in the early phase of the SVX line, a period noted for a low total of owner complaints—only four in total—with the primary issue area being the power‑train, yet it benefited from zero recalls, indicating a relatively clean reliability record for that generation.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 16 / 24 / 19 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 6.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | 75W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 1.5 Pints |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | 5W-30 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 6.5 qt |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
| Transfer Case Fluid | 80W-90 · GL-5 |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1993 Subaru SVX (AWD) dominate in one area — the power train, 4 of 4 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 4 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 11 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-302-22 | 2022-08-23 | Equipment | This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as… |
| 01-167-08R | 2022-08-23 | Equipment | This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the… |
| 15-192-22R | 2022-03-18 | Electrical System | This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential… |
| 01-167-08R | 2021-06-17 | Electrical System | This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the… |
| 09-51-08R | 2021-06-07 | Equipment | This bulletin is to advise of SOAâs revised catalytic converter recycling program… |
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6.5 qt of 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.
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EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.