Are there any problems with the Subaru Outback automatic transmission?
Subaru Outback owners have reported 48 problems related to automatic transmission (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the Outback.
What causes a Subaru Outback to jerk when changing gears?
The contact was driving at 45 mph when every service warning light illuminated. The vehicle began to jerk abnormally while changing gears. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that there was a miscommunication between the speed sensor and transmission. The dealer made repairs to the vehicle.
Can a Subaru shift from manual to reverse?
Actually you can shift anywhere from reverse to manual auto by bumping or pulling the shift handle with very little effort. Someone could have been serously injured or killed. Is there a recall available to correct this condition.
Why is the gear selector not moving forward?
If the gear selector is moving, than it’s time to move onto a transmission problem itself. Will it go in reverse, but not forward? If it does, it won’t be low transmission fluid. Your car won’t be able to go into gear if the transmission fluid is so low that it can’t move anymore.
Subaru Outback owners have reported 48 problems related to automatic transmission (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the Outback.
The contact was driving at 45 mph when every service warning light illuminated. The vehicle began to jerk abnormally while changing gears. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that there was a miscommunication between the speed sensor and transmission. The dealer made repairs to the vehicle.
Why does my Subaru Outback stall in traffic?
Sometimes this results in an engine stall in traffic. Subaru of America suggested a transmission “retraining” which seems to have cured the issue. About a month ago (April 2011) while moving forward at around 5 to 10 mph I reached for the glove box and my shirt cuff caught the shift handle and thru the transmission into reverse.
Can a Subaru transmission be moved from reverse to manual?
While I was lucky and there were no injuries this appears to be a serious safety defect that should be adressed by Subaru of north America. There are no built in safety locks or mechanisms to prevent the transmission from being moved from reverse to drive or drive to manual shift option.
What kind of Review is the Subaru Outback?
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Is there a 2000 Subaru Outback for sale?
None for sale nearby. Instead: Bought car new in 2000. Have 203k miles Passed down to college daughter. We had an infrequent problem with intermittent stalling and CEL. This had been occurring since new but could not solve the issue. Codes indicated MAP Sensor and replaced with used one for $50.
What’s the mileage on my Subaru Outback wagon?
The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 8,000. I have a 2005 Subaru Outback wagon. This weekend, on hard packed ice roads, the back wheels would “float”, sway out from under my vehicle. This has happened previously in black ice conditions.
When did the Subaru Outback have transmission problems?
The Subaru Outback dates all the way back to 1995, and it has had its fair share of transmission problems as well. 2011 was by far the worst year for the Subaru Outback’s transmission. On average, it was still a reliable vehicle, but this model year did have more transmission issues than others.
Are there any transmission problems with the Subaru Ascent?
The Subaru Ascent is one of the newer vehicles in Subaru’s lineup. It debuted for the 2019 model year, so it doesn’t have a long history on which to reflect in terms of overall problems. In fact, the Subaru Ascent has had just short of no transmission problems reported whatsoever.
Why does my Subaru Outback make a groaning sound?
According to recall if the transmission gears are not properly lubricated a groaning sound might begin to develop that could lead to the gears breaking, and vehicle power loss, possibly resulting in a crash. In 2010 there was an issue with the torque converter locking up when braking in the Subaru Outback, they’ve happened at around 115,000 miles.
What do you need to know about a Subaru transmission?
It’s supposed to be that smooth transition all the way up without having to worry about a shift from one gear to another.
Sometimes this results in an engine stall in traffic. Subaru of America suggested a transmission “retraining” which seems to have cured the issue. About a month ago (April 2011) while moving forward at around 5 to 10 mph I reached for the glove box and my shirt cuff caught the shift handle and thru the transmission into reverse.
While I was lucky and there were no injuries this appears to be a serious safety defect that should be adressed by Subaru of north America. There are no built in safety locks or mechanisms to prevent the transmission from being moved from reverse to drive or drive to manual shift option.
What’s the mileage on my Subaru Outback?
The failure persisted intermittently after the second repair when driving between 25 and 35 mph. The failure mileage was 13,357 and the current mileage was 14,800. My husband has tried contacting both Subaru north american corporate office and the eastern regional office regarding the several recalls he has received on his 2010 Subaru Outback.
The failure persisted intermittently after the second repair when driving between 25 and 35 mph. The failure mileage was 13,357 and the current mileage was 14,800. My husband has tried contacting both Subaru north american corporate office and the eastern regional office regarding the several recalls he has received on his 2010 Subaru Outback.
What causes a 2011 Subaru Outback to stall?
2011 Subaru Outback with cvt transmission stalls when coming to an abrupt stop. Subaru has a TSB and knows there is an issue with the torque converters in these cars. The vehicle stalled coming to an abrupt stop in the middle of an intersection. This is a major safety issue that should be corrected via recall of cvt model 2011 Outbacks.
Is the torque converter on my Subaru Outback working?
The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000. When driving the 2011 Subaru Outback and coming to a stop, the vehicle will shake and/or shudder and will oftentimes stall out. The dealer claims that we need to remove the engine and replace the torque converter.
Actually you can shift anywhere from reverse to manual auto by bumping or pulling the shift handle with very little effort. Someone could have been serously injured or killed. Is there a recall available to correct this condition.
The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 8,000. I have a 2005 Subaru Outback wagon. This weekend, on hard packed ice roads, the back wheels would “float”, sway out from under my vehicle. This has happened previously in black ice conditions.