See below, notice that most of the troubles with transmissions are on the 20, 2014 and 2015 look, cars are like fine vintage wines and 20, 14 and 15 are just not them. This was the first year of the redesign and wrx received an upgrade from the. I have always driven a stick shift, and my other crv lasted over 150,000 miles. Initially this was simply that the transmission would pop out of 5th gear, but it progressed to having difficulty getting into 1st and reverse. His scan tool was unable to communicate with the car so he ordered a new chip for his scanner that we are. We had only a few problems with the system being slow to react and speed up in response to a. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the subaru outback in one spot to. To see how frequently 2016 subaru outback problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Where you can still get a 6speed manual in the 2016. Subaru outback questions cvt transmission blown cargurus. So i ordered some subaru cvt fluid from the dealership on the mainland and i am having a local tech do the procedure as i am done working on my car after this experience. I own a 98 subaru legacy outback, manual transmission. Automatic transmission problems of subaru outback part 1. Subaru outback owners have reported 15 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category.
Articles with short description use dmy dates from january 2016 all articles with unsourced statements articles with unsourced. The subaru starlink app is your link to subaru starlink invehicle technology that offers cloud services via your smartphone and cellular network. In addition it has serious oil consumption problem and a weird engine noise. I cannot believe this only lasted one half that time.
Manual transmission problems my 2010 forester manual transmission just went out at 75,000 miles, along with the flywheel. We bought this 2016 subaru outback in january 2016 and it had all the. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of subaru impreza based on all problems reported for the impreza. My problem, whatever it was, led to dunning subaru putting in a reman cvt. Pros and cons of continuously variable transmissions carfax. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of subaru outback based on all problems reported for the outback. Get reliability information for the 2016 subaru outback from consumer.
My transmission has been locking up, as in it will arbitrarily lock me in or out of various gears. The 2016 subaru outback has 23 nhtsa complaints for the power train at 32,347 miles average. My 2010 subaru outback is supposedly in need of a new torque converter. Subaru vehicles are among the most reliable and trustworthy on the road, so youre not likely to have any problems with the transmission. If the 2016 legacy with manual transmission is not available in the us. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Im in a real bind and could really use some expert advice and input. I have owned vehicles in my life, the only vehicles that would roll in gear were manual transmission vehicles which is why the last 8 vehicles i have owned have been automatic. There isnt as much lag or rubberband acceleration effect in the outback, although we noted the transmission could take longer than expected to fully engage when. This would be accompanied by a loud grinding noise. See below, notice that most of the troubles with transmissions are on the 20, 2014 and 2015. Search used subaru outback with manual transmission for sale nationwide.
Jump to latest follow 1 11 of 11 posts email protected. Then that stopped and the car started to occasionally slip in r,1,2 gears. If your clutch starts to develop problems, you may be in need of transmission service. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. The 2010 legacy and outback models offer a sixspeed manual as one of the two transmission options in the base 2. Youre not sitting as tall as a crv driver, but you have a slightly more commanding view than standard sedans. Get reliability information for the 2016 subaru outback from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Because it is intermitant i have not pursued it with the dealer. Upon purchase, i was not told of the impending transmission problems that almost. Here are 5 warning signs that your clutch is going bad. Subaru outback owners have reported 48 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category. Subaru manual transmission problems clutch replacement in.
Im pretty sure that you are not aware of it because youve had no transmission problems. Subaru legacyoutback transmission problems page 12. Jan 22, 2019 subaru vehicles are among the most reliable and trustworthy on the road, so youre not likely to have any problems with the transmission. Subaru continuously variable transmission cvt lemon. I have a 2004 sub outback with a manual transmission. I took it to the dealership and they advised me that there is existing bulletin describing this behavior and the sensitivity of the 6speed transmission. Dec 17, 2005 subaru impreza owners have reported 9 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. However, if you do notice something off about the transmission in your ride, there are some things to look out for. The most commonly reported 2016 subaru outback problem is. I have a 95 automatic awd subaru legacy wagon and im having problems with what i think might be my transmission.
For the last year when the car changes gears at mph over 20 sometimes there is a short screeching noise. After i shift from park or neutral to drive, the car initially wont move sometimes. Cvts have been used in passenger cars since 1989, but if you havent been car shopping in several years, a cvt may be new to you. Some recurring issues with the back hatch getting stuck, just out from warranty. Where you can still get a 6speed manual in the 2016 subaru outback. Cannot run audio through bluetooth or use it to talk on the phone in the car. The issues have forced subaru to extend their cvt warranty. Subaru corporation is offering consumers an extended warranty on the continuously variable transmission cvt on approximately 1. Aug 17, 2015 the 2016 subaru outback with the 6speed manual gearbox is available now in canadian showrooms. Subaru intelligent drive sidrive enables three distinctively different modes of vehicle performance characteristics by regulating the engine control unit ecu, the transmission control unit tcu and by netuning the electronically controlled throttle. We took it to the mechanic to get it looked at and they said the clutch hose.
Subaru outback problems and reliability issues carsguide. Jul 07, 2017 facing complaints, subaru offers extended warranties on 1. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. What has been happening is upon fully depressing the clutch to either slow the car down andor bring the car to a coast the engine rpms drops rather rapidly which on several occasions has resulted in the vehicle borderline stalling before the engine computer compensates by increasing the idle slightly while. Used subaru outback with manual transmission for sale cargurus.
Spun off the subaru legacy midsize sedan platform, the outback started as a fourdoor, fivepassenger wagon with increased ground clearance and more rugged styling. Truedelta 2016 subaru outback transmission problems. The automatic transmission does not engage often causing a jerking motion of the car which is undiagnosed for the past 3 years. A growing number of cars and sport utility vehicles now come with a continuously variable transmission cvt instead of a conventional automatic. The dealer denied this was a problem but on the subaru outback forum, this is a known problem for at least the past two iterations of this vehicle. Nov 05, 2018 cr says the sporty wrx was the only subaru with belowaverage reliability because of transmission problems. Get reliability information for the 2014 subaru outback from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. Subaru legacyoutback transmission problems page 12 car.
I also started feeling a slight thunk when shifting or letting. Subaru motor vehicles have used manual, conventional automatic, and continuously variable. We recently had a little snow storm up here in portland, or, so while driving i often had to shift into 1st, 2nd or 3rd gear just to get going and to slow down. Facing complaints, subaru offers extended warranties on 1. Used subaru outback with manual transmission for sale. Three months ago the car started crabwalking when turn hard left or right like a full time 4wd on pavement. Nov 29, 2017 once praised for its design, subarus cvt is showing problems aging ranging from jerks and shudders, to hestiations and stalls. Cvt transmission with paddle shifters and 6 and 8speed manual modes. The 2016 subaru outback with the 6speed manual gearbox is available now in canadian showrooms.
It does not even lock the doors automatically when i am in gear. Subaru continuously variable transmission cvt lemon law case. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the subaru outback in one spot to help you decide if its a smart buy. Both my wife and i have back problems and we didnt experience. Subaru wrx is brands least reliable model with transmission. How subaru scores in top 5 automakers for reliability torque news. Vibration or shudder on acceleration vibration or shudder on acceleration a vibration or shudder may be noted on acceleration. Outback automatic transmission problems engaging nasioc. I wrote up an article on this forum of how to correctly fill the trans.
Subaru outback standard transmission 2016, manual apex r shift knob by raceseng. I would have given higher ratings across the board had it not been for this crucial issue. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Subaru has not experienced issues with their new cvt automatics that. The apex r was designed to enhance your driving experience while providing the personal touch you look for when you modify. The worst complaints are electrical, accessories interior, and engine problems. Where you can still get a 6speed manual in the 2016 subaru. The dealer denied this was a problem but on the subaru outback forum, this is a known. Subaru impreza owners have reported 9 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Subarus lineartronic continuously variable transmission cvt was first made available in the 5th generation legacy and outback. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.
Back in 2016, the wrx and wrx sti fell out of favor with cr saying the subaru wrx and. Manual rasmission fully synchronized 6speed manual with incline start assist. How to check the tranmision fluid 2016 subaru outback. Manual transmission issues please help subaru outback forums. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Subaru has begun offering an extended warranty for the automatic. No problems and no unusual noises at that point or even before. Not to spoil the surprise, but thats what we found in our year with a 2016 subaru outback 2. The classic manual transmission is the most engaging way to drive, and enthusiasts still prefer the stick shift for its direct control and precision. Downloading either the subaru starlink app or mysubaru app allows you to bring content from your smartphone into your vehicle, while keeping your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. View online or download subaru 2016 legacy owners manual. There was only a weeks warning, with the clutch pedal starting to fade.
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