Subaru SVX vs Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Subaru SVX | Ford Explorer Sport Trac |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 373 | 929 |
| Model years covered | 1990–1997 | 1997–2010 |
| Worst model year | — | 2001 |
| Best model year | — | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 81 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 32 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 62 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.2% | 18.9% |
Subaru SVX by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
276
74.0%
Suspension
24
6.4%
Brakes
13
3.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
2.7%
Electrical System
9
2.4%
Other & Unspecified
8
2.1%
Airbags
6
1.6%
Steering
6
1.6%
Ford Explorer Sport Trac by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
142
15.3%
Engine & Cooling
107
11.5%
Electrical System
89
9.6%
Body & Structure
83
8.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
73
7.9%
Brakes
72
7.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
64
6.9%
Suspension
54
5.8%