2009 Subaru Forester transmission problems

Filed May 7, 2019 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · MN

We has the car for 10 years. Car has 114k miles and transmission failed. We spent 5 k on the car for leaking gaskets and such. Had car inspected and they reassured me my car is good to go and will last for a long time. Thats not the case.

Filed Dec 19, 2018 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · WV · fire

Was driving about 20 MPH on a 2 lane secondary road when an approaching vehicle's driver got my attention and said my car was on fire. I found a place to safely pull off the road and directed my spouse to quickly get out, move away from our car and call 911. There was smoke coming from under the hood so I opened it carefully and saw a wall of flame, just above the catalytic converter, and approximately the width of the radiator and about 6 inches in height. I had a bottle of water with me which I used to douse the flames before the fire department arrived. I had the car towed to my local repair shop where our mechanic found a burst transmission fluid cooling line which had sprayed fluid into the lower engine compartment and onto the hot catalytic converter which ignited the fluid. Just before I pulled off the road the transmission stopped operating effectively as I now know the fluid would have been low. At a higher speed the vehicle operation would have been dramatically hampered and the potential for a more explosive situation would have occurred if the flames had been forced further under the vehicle.

Filed Nov 12, 2016 · Engine, Suspension · FL

Car was shaking during accleration, street n highway, esp low gears, less after getting up to ~50 MPH. Cv boot leaking. Replaced axle. Car still shaking with acceleration. Mgt have to try replacing other frt axle. Only 82000. Just had to replace transmission also! I don't know what system that calls under ...transmission went about 81000, june ~8th . I had couple incidences of car not accelerating when pressing pedal. Just thought I was mb imagining it. Next morning. No forward..only reverse..=transmission! Idk, if transmission being rebuilt and removal of axles could have a relationship. Shorty thereafter..can't really say if I'm sure when shaking began but I know I said something when I picked it up and again a week later.. Idk, as a girl,.every where I go, guys keep saying,... "that's normal". I can scan docs if needed later for repairs.mo ile site doesn't allow me to add speed or mileage but listed above..

Filed Jul 27, 2016 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · MD

Transmission fluid leaking. Transmission cooling lines have leaks along weld seams. Weld seams have severe corrosion.

Filed Mar 31, 2016 · Transmission · NC

My subaru forester was recently in the shop for normal service. The technician advised I needed a new driveshaft center support bearing. Upon checking for the part(a $20 part) he was advised subaru will not sell the part without replacing the entire drive shaft(@$700). There is nothing wrong with the drive shaft. Every dealer and auto parts store gives the same response hen I ask for the bearing. Is this some sort of scam by the manufacturer????

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Suspension, Transmission · VT

2009 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to recall and other repair issues. *smd the consumer stated the recall was performed. However, she did not understand why the drive shaft and front sway bar needed to be replaced, on a vehicle with 70,000 miles. Also, the windshield wipers and left front wheel bearing were replaced.

Filed Dec 4, 2012 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru forester. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, a vibration harmonic buzz was heard from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. The technician stated the heat shield needed to be repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time for the same failure and same repairs were done. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 90,000...updated 01/14/13 *bf updated 1/15/2013

Filed Nov 23, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 52,500 miles · MA

I was driving to work, and the car wouldn't accelerate, it also handled roughly. The check engine light, cruise control light was flashing, along with vehicle dynamics control warning light. I had my car towed, as it wasn't drivable. My local garage repaired my car, I received 4 new spark plugs, and an air filter. 9 days later the check engine light came on, as well as the cruise control light, and the vehicle dynamics warning light, again it was repaired, this had to do with the catalytic converter message, but all my local garage could find was a small leak near the manifold that they repaired. 2 days later the check engine light went on again, I now called my subaru dealership, they replaced a faulty catalyst converter, and af sensor, the also changed my oil, as it was due, and suggested I have a transmission fluid flush and refill, and that my rear and front differentials, needed a drain and refill. 5 days passed another check engine light, this time it was flashing, I had to have my car towed, the subaru dealership discovered the wrong spark plugs were put in initially, and replaced them with platinum tip spark plugs that my model takes. 4 days passed another check engine light, with being unable to accelerate, I was going up hill, so I continued on, to reach a parking lot, I could stop in but suddenly, it felt like something unblocked, this made the check engine light go away, until 2 days later, another check engine light, I once again brought my car back to the dealership, the mentioned something about the catalyst converter, but said it was 'too soon" so they left the work order open , in case it occurred again,and gave me this lecture about the grade of gas I am buying. 4 days later the check engine light returned, this time subaru discovered the my other o2 sensor was faulty, and they would replace it, when the part comes in.

Filed Apr 26, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · PA

For some odd reason on monday, april 23 my check engine light came on, my awd indicator, and the cruise control light started flashing all at once. I came into work and googled the above items along with my make and model of the car...much to my surprise multiple links, items, and threads appeared. So I read most of them and this appears to be a systemic problem with subaru's throughout the united states and canada. I became concerned because no recall was issued and it seems more than coincidence that many people are having the same issue. Please advise since I called the subaru dealer and they could have cared less.

Filed Dec 20, 2011 · Transmission · 59,800 miles · NY

Fails to function in drive when parked overnite and the outside temperature is below 40 degrees. After a warm up period the drive gear engages and the car is drivable except for a clunking and slippage of the transmission, also reverse appears ok until you place the car in drive and you a rattling clunk. The transmission RPM goes into the red zone at times while driving the car .