When driving my vehicle on a highway once reaching the acceleration speed of 65-75 the car sounds as if the gears are slipping and squeal once it kicks in. Stopped at dealership on our way back to our home state. They tested and recommended replacing the CVT. This apparently had an extended warranty in 2017. Will my car still be covered. We have 113k on the car.
2011 Subaru Legacy transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru legacy. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also stated that after coming to a complete stop on an incline, the vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no prior warning before the vehicle stalled. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v326000 (power train) with the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 133,000. The VIN was not available.
My vehicle began to have trouble stalling when I slowed slowed down because the rpms dropped far too low. I was not able to stop properly without threat of stalling. My vehicle has now stalled more than 5 times while on the roads and highways. I feel that my safety is thoroughly at stake when my car suddenly turns off. I am very dissatisfied with the lack of cooperation that subaru has to given to compensate me. If stalling out was not enough, my car has now begun to squeal and buck during acceleration. I was on vacation when this issue became worse and could barely make it back home for work on monday. In my research I have found that this is a common problem with legacies & outbacks from the years 2010-2012. I find unethical that all subaru will do is offer an extended warranty that does not cover me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru legacy. While driving the vehicle, the contact had to apply the brakes quickly and the vehicle shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive to his destination. Subaru of muskegon (1878 e sternberg rd, muskegon, mi 49444, (231) 799-2886) diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that they extended a warranty in 2018, but it had expired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the same thing as the dealer. The failure mileage was 140,000.
When slowing down and making a turn the car shuts off forcing me to put it in park and start it up again while almost being hit by traffic. When coming to a stop also it makes it harder to stop because the engine is trying to keep the car moving. This has happed multiple times and still is.
Just had car 120,000 service done early at around 119000 so my 2011 car had just been gone over thoroughly. I am very good about having major services done by authorized dealers too. This particular car had previously shuddered when braking on off ramps for which I would shift car into neutral since it felt as if car transmission was binding similar to how an older non slip 4 wheel drive system would "crab" around turns. I had asked about this a number of times between 60k-120k. However, now my car was stalling whenever I came to a quick stop. Took it back to dealer within a week. Torque converter. I looked into this and see numerous people have been having issues with this transmission and this power train. It appears the manufacturer has only extended the warranty. Have any deaths occurred due to this issue? Shifting into neutral to avoid bucking or engine stops on off ramps, or getting hit because you are stationary or stalled in a roadway after braking are issues. I am lucky I had enough money to fix. There appear to be many complaints about it. I actually, because I am an older (not elderly) and more experienced driver, did not have any accident due to this issue. But, I could see this being a issue for a younger driver that could result in a real problem accident or death if they have to fumble to take the car out of drive to prevent bucking or stalling. I had decided to invest and maintain this car for my 15 year old, soon to drive, daughter. However and because of this one issue, I now know it is a unsafe vehicle if it can throw a curve-ball at a young driver by stalling when braking quickly or in a panic braking situation. Having to shift out of gear while still moving to stop off ramp bucking or stalling in braking situtation seem like they could lead to accidents, deaths or unconfirmed deaths due to this problematic torque converter?
Car shudders and stalls out when braking. Car poses a serious safety risk on the road when this happens.
The car is just shy of 8 years old. The transmission failed causing the car to suddenly stop, shut off and lose power steering while traveling down the road. Currently the engine is leaking exhaust from the engine compartment that can be smelled in the passenger compartment. It is also leaking hot oil from the cylinder head onto the lower exhaust and leaking hot coolant from the radiator. The exhaust and fluid leaks occur when stationary or in motion.
I purchased this car one week ago from the original owner, and while it tested fine the day I purchased it, depending on how I come to a stop and how hard the brake is pressed, the car stalls. This problem was evident on the second day I owned the car, coming to a stop at a stop sign where I had to break harder than I would have liked. The original owner states no knowledge of the problem. A hazardous situation since this torque converter manufacturer defect causes the vehicle to suddenly and unexpectedly stall when coming to a rapid stop. One week post purchase, now this vehicle suddenly stalls at a stop sign or stop light. It can easily result in an accident. In 2014 subaru put out a service bulletin recognizing a design flaw in the torque converter and extending the warranty on these vehicles to 100,000 miles. The car I purchased has 157,000. This is not a wear and tear issue. It is a very serious, potentially life-threatening design flaw and subaru needs to make this an official recall, remedying this hazard. I spoke with corporate headquarters, and they told me that the expense will have to come from my pocket. I am in negotiations with my local subaru dealer/service center and hope they offer to remedy the situation. Subaru absolutely needs to make this a recall on 2011 vehicles. They themselves acknowledged the defect and corrected it on future models. It seems unreasonable that they are holding owners responsible for the repair since it is not dependent on wear and tear. It is a design flaw.
My car has recently started to stall when stoppimg abruptly causing me to be nearly rear ended on several occassions. Subaru issued a notice to its dealer service centers that this was a known issue but did not issue a recall as they should have for this dangerous defect. I have been advised that my subaru needs a new torque converter and contacting subaru customer service on the telephone has resulted in no assistance and a promise to call me back that has not been fulfilled. I feel that subaru should be offering a recall to fix this dangerous problem before someone gets hurt.
Torque converter issues began at 104,000 miles, but I was not able to get it into subaru to look at until 108,000. I am now being told that I need to pay for the torque converter replacement. There are known issues with the torque converter affecting driver safety. My vehicle would shut off when coming to a stop, and actually shut off as I came to a stop to cross traffic to enter a shopping center. Multiple times my vehicle shut off at traffic lights and stop signs. My vehicle even shut off when I had to slow down for a car that pulled out in front of me. The delay in me having to restart my car nearly resulted in the vehicles coming up behind running into me due to my car being disabled in traffic. Issues are resulting in near collisions with the affected vehicle. Based on my car being slightly over the 100k miles I must pay out of pocket for the repair. Subaru has not addressed the torque converter known issue in a way to protect driver safety.
Very routinely when coming to a stop from the car moving when you decrease your speed when stopping for a light, traffic, or anything that would require a quick stop, the car will stall out as your speed is less than 10-20 MPH and you loose control of the steering, brakes. Ect. This is a huge safety issue and needs to be addressed by subaru immediately. This can occur on any street, highway and will do this while turning as well. This happens daily in my commute and is a danger to myself and others. It occurs when coming to a stop from a moving position.
When car is coming up to a stop sign it stalls and dies on me and I have to put it in park and start it back up. I had a time where it idled like it was going to die and didn't but it does this 4 to 8 times a day. Not sure what is going on but I almost got hit by a semi truck due to it stalling. Please help this needs to be fixed it is not safe especially when I have small children in my car . I need answers.
Vehicle stalls when it comes to a stop due to torque converter malfunction company won't issue recall
My 2011 subaru legacy has suddenly been experiencing terrifying shuddering and stalls when I come to a stop too abruptly. In my case my vehicle stalled at a stop light almost causing an accident. This is due to a faulty torque converter that has affected 1.5 million other subaru owners. Subaru has not addressed this issue as a recall. I feel unsafe in my car.
Engine shudders and stalls while breaking due to torque converter/transmission issues with the CVT transmission. This is a serious safety issue! Subaru refuse to repair my car saying that I had just missed the extended warranty period that they told no one about.
I purchased my 2011 subaru legacy 2.5i limited in april 2018 with 99,110 miles. It was driving fine until about 104,000 miles when there started to be some stalling and slipping problems. I had a p2096 code and assumed it was a vacuum or brake booster leak. I had bad shaking coming from around the torque converter and stalling at stop lights. By the time my mechanic and I were able to realize it was a transmission problem I had already missed the window for subaru's extended powertrain warranty on my vehicle. I never received a notice of the recall. I have a CVT transmission that subaru claims never has to be serviced, but now I am stuck with a failing transmission on a car with only 106,000 miles with all regular maintenance done. My car will stall of or slip in the transmission when traveling on the interstate or while breaking at stoplights and once caused me to rear end another vehicle in hickory, nc because my transmission slipped while coming to a stop at a stop light. Nobody was injured, but it made me fear for my safety in my car.
Car began cutting off when stopping (car stops then shuts off, dashboard lights come on, will restart after putting gear shift in park and turning ignition) such as in traffic, at traffic lights, stop signs, when stopping to make a turn. First occurred on an 8 lane wide overpass. Then, happened intermittently for next two days, not with every stop but about half the time, seemed more likely to occur with a 'hard' or sudden stop. A safety hazard in my opinion because, especially in traffic, someone could run into you while you are trying to re-start the car. Subaru of america issued an extended warranty (10yr or 100k miles) which I received letter about in july 2017. My car's CVT torque converter was replaced under this warranty after first being misdiagnosed by dealer as a dirty throttle body. My car has 96k miles on it. From reading online, this is a problem that has occurred frequently with certain year subaru models and makes. Not sure if other makes have this problem.
Car stalls and dies while stopping due to faulty torque converter. Could become a safety issue if the car were to stall in an intersection. This a frequent problem we're dealing with daily. The car will always dies when stopping abruptly.
While driving on a road my car will loose power, attempt to stall, RPM's decrease during hard braking situations
My torque converter is locking up under breaking/coming to a stop and the engine shutters and shuts down. When the vehicle is in motion, the problem occurs upon stopping or slowing down rapidly to a slow crawl (I.e. Less than 5 MPH). This issue is very repeatable and causes delay if you are trying to move out of the way of oncoming vehicles or emergency vehicles in the case of a highway backup, etc. I have read forums where several other subaru owners are experiencing the same issue. Subaru acknowledges the problem in tsb 16-90-13r but from my research they are charging thousands of dollars for the repair. This is a safety issue with a faulty component that must be recalled, not voluntarily repaired. This is especially important since many subaru owners are probably not yet aware of the problem.
The torque converter needs to be replaced. The car was bought brand new 6 years ago. It stalled within the first few months of ownership it stalled at a stop light twice. We were stood the gas cape needed to be put on tighter and it was a sensor issue. Now 122 thousand miles later it has started doing the same thing and I have been told it is the torque converter. Dealership wants 1700 dollars. I found a bulletin. Dated 2014 that says this is a design flaw and subaru is responsible for repair.
** this has happened numerous times, it is not a one-time event. ** while driving and then applying the brakes to try to stop the car, the engine shudders and then stalls out completely - the engine stops. This happens regularly while braking suddenly to come to a stop, and it seems to be avoidable if the car is brought to a stop very slowly and gradually. The car may stall out when stopping at a stop sign on a local road or when coming to a stop at a traffic light on a street or highway. The car must be shifted into park and then restarted. At times this has created a very dangerous and nervous situation for me and my passengers, as well as other drivers on the road, because it has happened in heavy stop-and-go highway traffic. While momentarily stopped on the highway while trying to restart the car a rear end collision is very likely to happen.
My 2011 subary legacy 2.5i premium stalls at every intersection while braking. This is a known issue with subaru and they put out tsb 16-90-13r regarding the issue with the torque converter on 1/6/2014. This should be a recall as this issue causes a serious danger of being rear-ended at every intersection, as the car stops abruptly from stalling.the stalling happens whenever applying the brake and coming to a stop, at any time of day and any temperature outside.
Jerky CVT operation since day 1. In slow speed traffic (~20mph) the car had a bucking feeling when gently applying the accelerator pedal. This has been a constant throughout my ownership. Just before this catastrophic failure, the vehicle would suddenly jerk between 20-30mph and rpms would drop by 1,500 under normal acceleration as if an improper up-shift had occurred (though I did not cause this to happen, and the CVT has no "gears"). This would happen on any street, any time of day, any grade of incline/decline, turning or straight. Gillman subaru north's shop foreman had no idea what to say after experiencing the problem firsthand on a test drive. I worked at the dealer when I purchased the vehicle new, and was constantly dismissed by both the dealer, gillman subaru north, and by subaru of america, being told it was just a quirk and to enjoy my new car. Now, after a transmission fluid change that was strongly recommended by gillman subaru north, the transmission valve body has failed and the dealer wants $1772 to repair. Subaru of america was informed of everything, and refused to consider any other customers' experiences, as they evaluate on a case by case basis only. They refused to goodwill anything whatsoever.
Upon stopping at intersections or sudden braking anywhere, the downshift causes the engine to shudder and stall. It has happened downtown at several busy intersections with vehicles coming to a stop behind me. The vehicle then needs to be put in park and restarted in the intersection. This issue matches service bulletin 16-90-13r. I have attached a write up from a dealership after diagnosing my car. The problem cited is a faulty torque converter clutch solenoid and valve body.
Vehicle has 77,000 miles and is 5 1/2 years old. Now shuddering and stalling at stops, occurred 4 times in 2 weeks at major highway intersections and presents safety hazard.
Car has 77,000 miles on it and is about 5 1/2 years old. The car is shuddering at stops and stalling. Car has stalled 4 times in 2 weeks at major highway intersections and presents a safety hazard. Requires a torque converter replacement which is not covered under any existing recall or warranties.
When applying the brakes at a slow speed the car will stutter and stall. The dealer said they have heard of this problem with this transmission. They said it is not covered and it will need a new transmission.
Car continues to stall when reducing speed. Occurs mostly at traffic lights and stop signs; however, has occurred when slowing for traffic. Car has completed all scheduled maintenance and oil changes as required. Initially told to service air flow sensor and have inspected for vacuum leak. Vehicle service did not resolve stalling. Service bulletin 16-90-13 shows subaru knows the torque converter to be faulty on these vehicles, causing the vehicle to stall under these exact conditions. This is creating a safety concern on these vehicles for the potential to be rear ended due to stalling when attempting to slow vehicle. Safety recall should be issued and torque converter should be replaced by subaru due to faulty design.
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