2010 Subaru Legacy: CVT failure

Filed Dec 2, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · TN

I’m having an issue with my vehicle stalling when I brake and when I come to a stop slowly or on an incline. I haven’t had it tested at a dealership but I have read about the issue among other Subaru owners stating it is possible the torque converter in the CVT and that Subaru isn’t recalling it. I see this as a major safety concern for myself and others on the road due to its stalling out at a stop or on an incline.

Filed Jun 26, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · TX

The CVT Transmission has a known problem where the torque converter causes stalling. This issue is well documented on Subaru forums. I took my vehicle to Subaru about the problem and they said the fix for the stalling is to replace the Torque Converter., It is not yet covered for a recall despite being such a large issue with these vehicles.

Filed Apr 25, 2022 · Engine · PA

Subaru refuses to do a recall for their CVT transmission issue even though this is a know issue with the 2010-2012 Legacy. The car stalls when coming to a stop. Subaru never informed their owners of an issue and now refuse to pay for any repairs, if this was to become a recall then they would be required to pay for the repairs, and then there would be less unsafe vehicles on the road

Filed Mar 31, 2022 · Engine · PA

1. Car stalls when slowing down 2. Safety issue dealer has listed as torque issue and as safety issue 3. Dealer has vehicle now and report say torque issue with CVT 4. By delaer 5. No lights, car stalls when slowing down

Filed May 16, 2020 · Transmission · 60,870 miles · CA

I purchased this car on 12/21/2010. The mileage is 61,259 and I have owned it for 9 years, 4 months and 28 days. The car is now stalling at traffic lights and while idling. There was a warranty extension for this car in june, 2017 for the continuously variable transmission (CVT). I believe this is the issue - and it is a known issue. Before I contact subaru, I want to know if you are contemplating issuing a recall and not just a warranty extension.

Filed Oct 12, 2019 · Transmission · CA

2010 subaru legacy with approx 105000 miles car stalls when coming to a rapid stop and needs to be put in park to restart.this is very dangerous if it stalls in an intersection. I believe this is consistent with CVT/torque converter issue being described by many others and should be a recall in my opinion.

Filed Jun 20, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 116,000 miles · MO

While crossing a busy street I was forced to brake hard and quickly because the car ahead of me suddenly stopped. My subaru's engine then stalled. I was almost hit from both the rear end and from the side because I couldn't start my car fast enough. The dealership indicates that this is due to a bad torque converter on the CVT transmission. This is a known issue with the 2010 legacy, but they will not and the federal safety agency won't force them to do a recall. However, my car is 16,000 miles outside the extended warranty they established when they found out about the problem. They indicated that I could have resolved this issue by july 2018 at no cost. However, since that date has past I'm out of luck and must pay for it out of pocket. Also, the car did not have any of these problems then, so they wouldn't have done preventative maintenance for it anyway. Therefore, I must now drive around a car that stalls whenever I brake. I am going to get in an accident. I just hope I don't die.

Filed Nov 27, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 125,000 miles · NJ

While driving the car, it frequently jolts, makes a screeching noise and it is scary because it also feels as though it may simply turn off. I have contacted the dealership from which I purchased the vehicle and I was informed that subaru is aware of the issue and that they would likely take care of repairing the transmission ($7,000). However, subaru has contacted me with the offer to pay only $2,500 of the total amount of the repair. My major concern is that subaru recalled these (CVT) transmissions, beginning with 2012 models; however, they are aware that the problem also exists in the 2010 outback and legacy, both of which my husband and I own and drive, respectively.

Filed Jun 5, 2018 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · NJ

2010 subaru legacy ' gray car has rough down shifting as it comes to a stop. It vibrates or clunks like forgetting to push in the clutch if the car had a stick shift. Car stalls periodically. Other times the rpms drop and engine seems to recover without stalling. When shifting from reverse to forward of forward to reverse the car chatters and vibrates. This type of chatter has occurred in all situations, but seems to be happen more when he front wheels are turned and the brake is depressed. While backing out of parking space, then turning to go. Car has stalled a number of times. Happens when slowing down or changing gear. Frd to rev. All are random occurrences. The problem is getting worse and worse. There are more stalls and getting closer and closer together. This is the second time and for this issue. A repair was done under warranty maybe 18 months ago. I am brining it back to subaru today. This is the same symptoms last time (68k miles) I waited too long and car became not drivable. This is a known issue with CVT transmission in this car and must be recalled.

Filed Jul 11, 2017 · Transmission · GA

The torque converter is locking up and not releasing, which causes the car to stall at random times. There are times where you may be on a hill and the car stalls. This is very dangerous in atlanta traffic. Subaru of america released a service bulletin to repair the issue at the driver's expense. On 6/21/17 they extended the warranties for the CVT transmission, but that did not cover the torque converter issue. I feel I shouldn't have to pay for the repairs since this is a mechanical fault on subaru's end. What does it take for them to realize that they should be fixing these issues and assume responsibility for this? A car to stall in the middle of an intersection and the driver gets hit?

Filed Jan 16, 2017 · Engine · 201,567 miles · CA

The problem is with the torque converter failing and the dealership wants me to pay $2,100 which I'm not doing and it's an ongoing problem with subarus with CVT transmissions which makes its stall when pressing on the brake when it happens to me every single day now ever since the dealership looked at it last.

Filed Dec 13, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 100,000 miles · MA

Vehicle will shudder and stall when coming to a stop most often in the uphill position, it will also stall when coming to a stop after braking hard. This problem is avoided if you place the car in neutral but that is the only way. Engine idle will drop drastically and the vehicle has a hard time reengaging into drive after coming to a complete stop. I assume it is the CVT transmission or the torque convertor.