ECM reprogramming. I have sent in a report of 2018 Crosstrek manual transmission models like mine with acceleration delay and hesitation. There has been numerous reports of this issue among the owners. It creates hazardous condition when the driver is unexpectedly experiencing power loss or acceleration delay on lane merging situations. My car hesitates at around 2000 RPM during acceleration. I have approached Subaru dealer last year at approximately 28K miles. The car was deemed " normal". Then I called Subaru of America and I was told no such issues were reported. However, after my own research online on Crosstrek forum, this has been a known issue. In fact, tehre is a Subaru issued service bulletin on the issue described above. The Subaru service bulletin states " applicability: 2018-21 MY Crosstrek 2.0L MT Subject: Lack of power / hesitation during acceleration Number 09-77-21R Date 7/28/21 Revised 08/19/21. It also included 2017-21 MY Impreza 2.0L MT. The service bulletin describes the same problem I have experienced and described above and an ECM reprograming is needed to fix the issue. Subaru of America has not issued a recall on these models. It should have. It should have done so in 2019 or 2010 when owners of these vehicles like me has brought the issue to their attention. Please investigate and contact Subaru of America so potential accidents, hazards can be avoided. These cars need to be recalled.
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There are many online posts of the same issues as my 2018 Crosstrek acceleration hesitancy, stumbling at around 2000 RPM or under light acceleration. This is particularly hazardous when entering highways. The Subaru dealership cannot find any issue with diagnostic error codes. I called Subaru of America they also reports no such recalls on the complaint above. Please investigate this for the Model year 2015 and newer Subaru Crosstreks. Many many people who owns this model has complained this on the online forum for same issue and no response or fix from Subaru. Below is a sample of what other Crosstrek owners experienced what I have experienced also: Subaru XV Crosstrek Engine hesitates during acceleration ...https://www.yourmechanic.com › ... › XV Crosstrek An engine that is hesitating to accelerate is most likely dealing with a fuel/air mixture that is too lean. Engine's that are running inefficiently will begin ... Hesitation during Subaru Crosstrek acceleration - victoriamgclubhttps://victoriamgclub.com › hesitation-during-subaru-c... Feb 24, 2020 — Another possible explanation why you experience hesitation during Subaru Crosstrek acceleration, whether you are driving, stationary, hot, cold ... Engine hesitation after ignition coil recall service - Subaru XV ...https://www.clubcrosstrek.com › threads › engine-hesita... May 30, 2020 — Hi...does the Crosstrek have multiple ignition coils...like one per cylinder, or just one? I had the impression that it was a single one? Problem with Accelerating/Going up hills - Subaru XV ... Sep 17, 2020 Rough Starts regardless of condition? - Subaru XV Crosstrek ... Dec 3, 2014 Engine Stumble? | Subaru XV Crosstrek Forums Apr 11, 2014 Sporadic Starting Problems | Subaru XV Crosstrek Forums Feb 5, 2014 More results from www.clubcrosstrek.com 2019 Subaru Crosstrek - Hesitates - Maintenance/Repairshttps://community.cartalk.com › 2019-subaru-crosstrek... Jun 7, 2019 — 825 miles and the car occasionally hesitates when m
The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The failure occurred while operating the vehicle in warmer humid weather. The contact indicated that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V264000 (Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling) which included replacing the and updating the EMC software. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000. Consumer stated vehicle is still at the dealer.
The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Crosstek. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number:21V264000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The part was on backorder because of a previous recall for the ignition coil as well. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed the backorder of the part for the recall. The manufacturer also informed the contact that their case would be escalated. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts distribution disconnect.
Purchased used in August 2019 - Premium 6MT. Issue has been present since purchase. There is hesitation with acceleration, not only with extremely slow acceleration, but jerking and surging at times. Dangerous when trying to pull out into traffic and driving in general. Appears to be an issue mostly between 2k-3k and then seems to rev properly after 3k, but have noticed jerking up around 4k and over. Had taken to dealer several times before issue was reproducible, then told to be issue with buildup of carbon in fuel lines. Had fuel lines blown, problem lessened, but did not resolve - this was roughly a year ago, problem has continued and worsened. Changed air filter with no change in problem. Multiple other owners on Subaru forums have this same issue, as well as have posted on this website. Subaru needs to recognize this as an issue and resolve. No dashboard lights appear, no sensor issues have been reported. There is also a "knock" or "bloop" sound that comes from the passenger rear of the car, near the gas tank input, when pulling forward from reversing. Not sure if that is part of issue, perhaps too much air is getting into system? It's a very annoying issue; if I had known, I would have kept my Jetta.
UNKNOWN My Subaru has always had a little hesitation when accelerating. I brought this up to the dealer and they are telling me it is normal. However, in the last few months, it has gotten worse. Sometimes, when trying to accelerate into traffic, the car feels like it's going to stall or die, then it kicks in and I am able to accelerate. This is intermittent, so I never know when it's going to happen. This is a safety issue, since the hesitation could cause me to get hit.
When crossing across traffic to get in the lane from right or left turns. There is slow and sluggish as it wants to stall or stay out in cross traffic to cause a collision!! It has happened since I purchased it from a non subaru dealer beginning of 2021.there should be a recall as this sluggish acceleration problem can cause an accident.
The car engine has stalled 4 times since july when wife was accelerating onto a main street or through an intersection, turning from a stop. On one occasion, she fluttered the pedal and regained engine power. The other times she had to take the car out of gear and restart the engine with the ignition key. Loosing power in an intersection with moderate to heavy traffic has scared her and she refuses to the the car. Two of these incidents were prior to the car being serviced for the coil inspection and ECM reprogram recall on nov. 20, the other two were on dec.3, 2019. The auto was taken to the wilmington, nc subaru dealership for a thorough inspection on dec. 17, 2019, and they could not find the problem. The car was purchased used from a dealership in april. 2019. I, (the husband) drive the car 95% of the time and have not had the problem of engine stalling. The wife is 5'2" and is in her early 70s. She has been driving for 55 years and our previous car was a 1998 subaru outback of which she had no problems. The wife does drive with both feet, accelerating with the right foot and breaking with the left foot. Attempts to duplicate the problem, both with her driving and with me driving fail to cause a stall.
Three recalls for december 2019 on a 2018 subaru crosstrek. Subaru service program numbers are; wur-03, subaru safety recall wuq-02 the federal safety agency recall id 19v‑743, and subaru saftery recall wup-01 the federal safety agency id 19v‑744
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 subaru crosstrek. The contact stated that the pcv blew up and stranded the contact on the side of the highway. The vehicle was towed to faulkner nissan of harrisburg (3925 paxton st, harrisburg, pa 17111) where it remained from november 16, 2019 to november 27, 2019. The dealer had to remove the engine to clean up the pcv debris and other engine components. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v744000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was called on december 2, 2019 and they provided a case number and promised to call back. The contact called the manufacturer back on december 9, 2019 and was informed that the vehicle did not qualify for the lemon law since it was only with the dealer for nine days. The contact felt that he was one of six people that experienced the failure and his engine was not replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 22,850.*dt
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 subaru crosstrek. The contact received two recall notifications for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 19v744000 (engine & engine cooling) and 19v743000 (electrical system). The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Northtown subaru (3930 sheridan dr, hamherst, ny) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2018 subaru crosstrek, mileage 17,000 as of 12/02/2019. Vehicle being driven on a city street at 35 MPH started to feel heavy/rigid and losing motive power. Exhaust started to discharge non-stopping heavy black smoke like that of tires burning. Also, there was a very strong plastic-like smell in the smoke. Immediately called the nearest subaru dealership and took the vehicle in. I waited over 4 long hours until the technician said I had to leave the car as they did not know what the problem was since all tests performed had come out ok. A loaner was provided the following day and a call from the dealership stated that they were not 100% sure about the issue and that they suspected it had to do with manufacturer recall number wup01 (the federal safety agency 19v744000) and that it would take at least 2 weeks to repair. Subaru of america failed to send letters or emails concerning 2 open recalls for this vehicle since october 2019. I do not have documentation to submit at the time of this complaint as I have not yet received any copies from the subaru dealership. My life and the lives of my family members when we have been riding on the vehicle have been at great risk because subaru has failed to inform of these recalls which could have ended up in a fatality. This is completely unacceptable from a manufacturer I have put all my trust in.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 subaru crosstrek. The contact received two recall notifications in the mail for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 19v744000 (engine and engine cooling) and 19v743000(electrical system). Prior to the notifications, the contact informed cma's colonial subaru (2122 ruffin mill rd, south chesterfield, va 23834, 888‑929‑4456) that she heard a banging noise coming from the engine when parking the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was informed that the noise was related to the engine cooling off and that an oil change was needed. The manufacturer had not been notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
While driving on the highway, the engine just stopped and the entire vehicle turned off (computers and all). The cruise control was being turned off (from going about 75) because I was approaching traffic and it just turned off. Brakes still worked and I got on the shoulder. Then when trying to turn it back on, it would have very strange noise like an old fan or clunking. I would press my accelerator all the way down and it would only go 5 miles an hour. Finally after turning the car off an restarting enough times it ran normally. But then the computer was on the fritz. Flashing the high incline sign, the four wheel drive sign, and flashing all the cruise control. And the check engine light is on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 subaru crosstrek. While driving at low speeds, the vehicle stalled and was rear ended. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The air bags did not deploy. There was no body damage to the contact's vehicle. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to irvine subaru (23663 rockfield blvd, lake forest, ca 92630, (949) 837-3500) where it was repaired per technical service bulletin number: 10144878 (equipment, power train, engine); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 7,000.
Vehicle has been to the dealership twice since purchased in june 2018 due to jerky, bucking and hesitant acceleration and shifting. On several occasions, hesitancy has almost resulted in being hit while pulling out into traffic and from parking space in lot. This can occur in fwd drive and reverse. Vibration and shaking occurs at about 1700rmp and less occasionally 1100rpm.
There was a recall on my car for the engine stalling and hesitation. The recall did not resolve the problem. The car has been at the dealership two times. They cannot duplicate the condition. Subaru does not want to get involved to help my dealer repair the car. I am afraid to drive the car because when it does lose power its a major safety concern.
Complete engine shut down when making left turn.
My oil temp on my subaru is higher than normal...I have had it in the dealer 2 times already and even tho they say the temps are not normal the say there is nothing they can do because everything look fine..but they tell me to change my oil every 3k now instead of 6k...I have done a lot of research about the oil temps and have not found anyone or any other case that has this problem with a 2018 crosstrek .I have ask subaru what the oil temp range is and after months of calling someone finally tells me max temp is 247...my car goes over that..I take it to the dealer again and same thing..they do nothing..I ask them again what the normal temp range is and they don't know...they tell me to just drive it that it's under warranty..the high oil temp probably did some long term damage...subaru is unwilling to do anything here even tho they say the temps are not normal....the temps rise up at highway driving..up hills mostly...normal speed...it's like there is no cooling...go up hills during regular highway driving the oil temp just shoots up...water temp is normal
June 2, 2018. Purchased a new 2018 subaru crosstrek from my local subaru dealership and drove the car home. The next day (june 3, 2018), on my first trip out to run errands the car stalled after going from reverse to drive at slow speed in a parking lot. The next day (june 4, 2018), the car stalled again twice in rapid succession under similar conditions in another parking lot. The same day (june 4, 2018), I drove the car to my local subaru dealership for service. Subaru engineers evaluated a similar problem on other crosstreks and determined that the issue was a software problem. 21 days later I am still waiting for a remedy.
Vehicle turned off while driving two times in traffic causing near collisions. Its been at dealer for more than a week. The dealer says they couldn't repair it so subaru sent out engineers and determined their was a fault with no repair protocol available. They say they will have to keep my car until they can repair it. They mentioned another car in the phoenix area having the same problem. They stated that they might have to develop new software to fix the problem. I filed a complaint with subaru of america case #[xxx] on june 18, 2018. I ask them to return the vehicle that I have had for less than 2 months, but there is no resolution from them at this time. The vehicle has already had air conditioner issues that the dealer service team say are resolved, but as yet we have not driven the car since the repair, to see if the AC is actually working properly. This vehicle was purchased for its outstanding safety rating in the transportation of our elderly mother to and from medical appointments and any collision could be a life threatening event for her, in her current condition. We are deeply concerned for the safety of others and very disappointed in subaru for continuing to sell this vehicle to the public with the knowledge it has a defect that can turn it off at any time causing a collision. Please contact me with any questions. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
After being purchased on april 4th, 2018, with 125 miles on the vehicle, I ran the vehicle roughly 2000 miles, at which time my vehicle began having major issues. The first occasion, I was driving in bumper to bumper stop and go traffic on i25 in downtown denver, I stopped the vehicle with traffic, and at that time the car had a "computer malfunction" as I was told by the dealer, essentially killing my car, leaving me stuck in the center lane of a 5 lane highway. The second occasion was the same malfunction, I stopped at a stop sign in my neighborhood on a city street , and the car did the same thing, had a "computer malfunction" and I had to be towed to a dealer for service, the entire ECM was replaced. The third break down was the exact same malfunction again, but this time I was going 40 miles per hour. Exiting from highway 34 in greeley, co. The dash lights all lit up and my vehicle slowed itself to a stop and I was forced to pull over.
My safety concern with the 2018 subaru crosstrek results from a huge amount of engine rev hang ( rev hang - a high (or 'hanging') engine RPM after depressing the clutch pedal. Reference - subaru outback sb# 11-174-17r dated 6 23 17 ) when shifting up through the lower gears. As a result of rev hang, it is essentially impossible to drive this car safely and efficiently in traffic without severely abusing the drive train. The problem is most noticeable when driving in stop and go traffic while up-shifting from first and second gear, where rev hang can exist for 3 to 4 seconds. A potential safety issue exists as you are at risk of a rear end collision as the car abruptly slows, with the car's brake lights off ( this is especially evident when driving in traffic and going up a hill ) while you sit and wait for engine rev hang to dissipate in order to up-shift the car's transmission. I mention this potential safety issue as it is one that I have experienced while driving in stop and go traffic and going up a hill in boston earlier this month. Additionally, I am convinced that this rev hang issue, if left uncorrected, will ultimately result in unacceptably shortened clutch, transmission and associated drive train component life. Also, excessive brake wear will most certainly result, as any available engine braking has been essentially eliminated by engine rev hang. Note ' this rev hang issue has been reported to subaru of america, see s of a sr #:1-31863796593, and remains uncorrected.
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