1992 Geo Prizm vs 1992 Subaru SVX
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1992 Geo Prizm | 1992 Subaru SVX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 50 | 231 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1 | 13 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Geo Prizm | Subaru SVX |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 200 |
| Suspension | 1 | 19 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 4 |
| Structure | 17 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 7 |
| Visibility | 5 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 9 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
1992 Geo Prizm
1992 Subaru SVX
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.