Subaru continuously variable transmission cvt lemon law case. By simulating the operation of a manual transmission, the. Oct 24, 2017 hello, i have a 20 outback base cvt with 140,000 miles. Hey folks, ive had my cpo outback for about 18 months and now have 62k on the odometer. The car handles quite well on tight turns, and is fun to drive.
Subaru outback cvt transmission short screeching noise when change gear sep 5, 2015. Affected vehicle owners were notified by the automaker of the warranty. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of subaru outback based on all problems reported for the outback. 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. Subaru has begun offering an extended warranty for the automatic. The continuously variable transmission works perfectly, but is too noisy. He did an expirament when he took of a belt and it didnt do it but when he put a new belt on it still does it. I can now hear the cvt at 40 mph with the air conditioner and radio on. Nov 29, 2017 subarus lineartronic cvt reliability the lineartronic design uses two hydraulically operated pulleys connected by a metal chain. I am having the exact same issue with my 20 outback 2. When i put the cvt into manual mode i dont hear the noise anymore on mine. Subaru says it is normal, but to me it seems quite loud and seems to be getting louder. Facing complaints, subaru offers extended warranties on 1.
Complete auto transmissions for 20 subaru legacy for. Hello, i have a 20 outback base cvt with 140,000 miles. Two problems related to transmission noise have been reported for the 20 subaru outback. Cvt was first made available in the 5th generation legacy and outback. My 20 outback started with a noisea whining sound that. The 20 subaru outback has 6 problems reported for transmission failure. Mar 29, 2017 fespa world wrap masters wrap training. About 2 weeks ago the car started making a loud whirring noise from the engine bay. The noise on the car has gotten louder and now im hearing a humming noise that seems to be coming from the passenger front side. Youll be able to ask questions about subaru vehicles or chat with the community and help. Subaru outback problems 20 subaru outback power train. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 20 outback models in rye.
To see how frequently 20 subaru outback problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Sep 23, 2015 hi, i have a 20 subaru outback and it has a noise that drives me crazy. If your transmission is in need of repair, dont compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect. Subaru continuously variable transmission cvt lemon. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for 20 subaru legacy when you shop the largest online selection at. Subaru outback 20102014 problems, fuel economy, pros and cons. Subaru outback owners have reported 11 problems related to transmission noise under the power train category. Subaru 20 legacy, 20 outback owners manual pdf download. In order to avoid such hazards caused by transmission problems, owners of. I have a weird sound that my mechanic said was steering fluid coming up to my steering wheel. Summary of contents for subaru 20 legacy, 20 outback page 1 foreword congratulations on choosing a subaru vehicle. The lineartronic cvt has proven so well suited to the subaru boxer engine and. Manual transmission problems my 2010 forester manual transmission just went out at 75,000 miles, along with the flywheel. Hi, i have a 20 subaru outback and it has a noise that drives me crazy.
Official fueleconomy figures are forthcoming, but subaru predicts the new fourcylinder and cvt combo will return 24 mpg in the city and 32 mpg highway in. Dealership says loud grinding noise from the transmission cvt is. I purchase the insulation mat and clips and installed it to help mitigate noise, i. Summary of contents for subaru 20 legacy, 20 outback. The following subaru models equipped with the 5mt manual transmission may exhibit this condition.
This is the first time a subaru cvt transmission has been hooked. No, soa will not view this at all as a warranty problem. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. They go by the service manual and so far, no cvt flush. Drove fine, but always noticed it would burn a lot of oil. Subaru outback automatic cvt transmission 20, automatic transmission filter by genuine. The 20 subaru outback is a fivepassenger wagon offered in five trim levels.
Subaru outback questions 20 subaru outback acceleration. The addition comes as part of an outback facelift with external changes kept to a minimum, but a raft of mechanical improvements to enable the cvtdiesel link. Also, i just got fresh gas and it hasnt made the noise since, but i also only drove for about 1 mile from the gas station to my house, but it was making the noise before i got gas. The noise only starts at 40 mph and stops at 50 mph. A full breakdown of the 20 subaru outbacks pricing is available here. The lineartronic design uses two hydraulically operated pulleys connected by a metal chain. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 20 subaru outback based on all problems reported for the 20 outback. I took it in last week to my local dealer where i bought it subaru of georgetown, tx and the diagnosed the problem as. When accelerating at any engine temp, the car makes a whine that sounds like someone sticking a flexible metal blade in a highspeed fan between 15 and 30 mph, the car makes several. Subaru outback questions 20 subaru outback cvt problems. The standard transmission is a sixspeed manual, but a continuously. Transmission noise problems of the 20 subaru outback. A manual transmission has a clutch that mechanically locks the engine output power to the. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for 20 subaru.
Recently, the transmission started making a noise that sounds like a bad wheel bearing. Baffle plate auto trans, inner joint, with outback sport. I like that i dont have to buy premium gas like in the turbo. A subaru transmission warranty extension has been issued for 20102015 legacy and outback, 20122015 impreza, 202015 crosstrek. Subaru has spiced up its outback range and increased the number of potential buyers by linking a sporty new cvt transmission to its awd turbocharged diesel models. Subaru has acknowledged it is an issue and that is why they did the software update to fix it but from experience and from all the forums they. I have a 20 subaru outback and it has a noise that. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs.
I cannot believe this only lasted one half that time. Please join our friendly community by clicking the button below it only takes a few seconds and is totally free. Subaru corporation is offering consumers an extended warranty on the continuously variable transmission cvt on approximately 1. Complete auto transmissions for 20 subaru legacy ebay. This owners manual has all the information necessary to keep your subaru in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. Welcome to the subaru forums where you can ask questions or find answers on anything related to subaru cars. Downside after 30,00 miles got a flat that couldnt be fixed and because subaru said so i had to buy 4 tires. I have always driven a stick shift, and my other crv lasted over 150,000 miles. It only happens when you are accelerating, doesnt happen in neutral or when you are not on the gas. The metal was a nice touch because not only is it generally stronger, but its also believed to reduce the annoying noise associated with cvts called cvt whine subaru engineers made the bold claim that the cvt was maintenance free as pointed out in this 2009 article on the car connection. Subaru outback questions cvt transmission blown cargurus. The metal was a nice touch because not only is it generally stronger, but its also believed to reduce the annoying noise associated with cvts called cvt whine. I have a 20 subaru outback and it has a noise that drives. Mine is a 5 spd manual and subaru deemed the manual quite enough to leave out the under hood insulation they add with the cvt.
Jun 23, 2019 have a 20 outback with 115k miles and the cvt is about ready to eat it. Driving the used 20 subaru outback if fuel economy takes precedent over quick acceleration, the 20 subaru outbacks 2. Page 1 foreword congratulations on choosing a subaru vehicle. Jan 02, 2018 after 10 trips to the dealer to fix shaking and stumbling when accelerating while cold, the dealer finally decided to replace the torque converter. When accelerating at any engine temp, the car makes a whine that sounds like someone sticking a flexible metal blade in a highspeed fan between 15 and 30 mph, the car makes. Do you feel shaking or shuddering when you engage the clutch. Subaru has begun offering an extended warranty for the automatic transmission on about 1. Once praised for its design, subarus cvt is showing problems aging. After i got it back 2 weeks ago, the problems are now much worse.
The most recently reported issues are listed below. Jul 07, 2017 subaru has begun offering an extended warranty for the automatic transmission on about 1. Took to dealer today, they drained the oil and out came lots of metal. The 20 subaru outback is offered in five trim levels. Similar to stalling when learning to drive a manual. This owners manual has all the information necessary to keep your subaru in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control. There was only a weeks warning, with the clutch pedal starting to fade.
The 20 subaru outback has 43 nhtsa complaints for the power train at 202,642 miles average. The car will hesitate to accelerate from a stop and sometimes is worse than others. I like being in control and the manual provides that. Have a 20 outback with 115k miles and the cvt is about ready to eat it. For the last year when the car changes gears at mph over 20 sometimes there is a short screeching noise.