2007 Subaru Outback transmission problems

Filed Nov 6, 2026 · Transmission · NM

If you go to pass someone and you accelerate quickly. When the transmission shifts from high r p m it, the jerks the whole car around when it hits the next gear. Definitely something wrong with the transmission.

Filed Dec 1, 2023 · Transmission · IL

Both front driver and passenger side CV Boots have failed prematurely on several occasions well before the expected life and mileage expectancy for these parts (they have been replaced on four separate occasions). The CV boots hold grease in to provide lubrication to the axels. Safety was at risk as lack of lubrication increased chances of axel and associated component damage (braking and steering) at higher driving speeds. Subaru dealer has verified on each of the four separate occasions that the CV boots failed prematurely. The car has never seen any off road or rough condition driving conditions. The vehicle has always been meticulously maintained and all preventive maintenance requirements complete ahead of or on schedule and any recommended repairs by authorized mechanics are addressed immediately. Was urged by Subaru Dealer to contact Subaru of America (SOA) about the CV boots again failing prematurely. Previously, SOA was contacted and acknowledged parts should not have failed in the timeframes as it had. This time with even less mileage and time in service, Subaru is refusing to address the problem and replace the Subaru OEM parts at their expense.

Filed Jan 22, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · CO · crash

Driving down the freeway, snowy conditions, going roughly 50 mph in a straight line, no curves or turns in sight, hit a very small hump in the road and suddenly I found myself sideways from what seems like a rear steer situation, i corrected as best i could and luckily i was in the only section of the road that didn't have a wall, ended up backwards in a shallow ditch. No immediate damage noted, I was able to drive away, but confidence with driving in snowy and icy conditions has been severely diminished (been driving in snow and ice for 20+ years). My previous vehicle, 1988 chevy s10 was WAY more reliable in the snow that this thing. I have since felt this car try and "kick out" while going well under the speed limit but in slightly icy conditions. The only reason I can think that this hasnt happened again is due to myself being aware of the isssue, new struts and brand new $600 dollar tires i recently purchased. This is a huge issue, and Subaru needs to own up to it, I know i'm not the only one who's experienced this.

Filed Feb 19, 2018 · Transmission · 30 miles · CA · fire

... Inner-right front constant velocity joint perched, directly over the starboard side exhaust, cooks the cv boot, causing it to fail, scattering grease which subsequently flashes on the exhaust directly below, inducing an engine bay fire - a.s. Joseph

Filed Apr 11, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 138,000 miles · NC

My subaru has a 2.5l engine. A subaru service center has verified the head gaskets have a severe oil leak. My car is also leaking antifreeze, my mechanic believes it is leaking from the head gaskets. I contacted subaru of america about the issue, they will not fix the problem even though they have previously had a recall on this same issue with this same size engine back in 2002. I am stuck with a $2600 repair. I found many other people with the same issue with the same engine on different year makes of subarus on this site. Http://www.smart-service.com/blog/2010/02/subaru-head-gasket-will-subaru-pay-for-repair

Filed Oct 18, 2011 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · NY

I have had two wheel bearings replaced. Front passenger at 65,000 and rear passenger at 73,000. This vehicle has not been in any accidents or treated badly. Subaru's in the past have had recalls on this part. I think there is an ongoing issue with this that should be investigated.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 26,000 miles · CO

My subaru legacy outback bucks, surges when going on any small or big incline. It occurs all the time.it tends to make me slide more cause of the surges especially when icy or wet. I took it in 3 times to a dealership to fix the problem before the warranty ran out. They told me that they were aware of the 07,08's having this problem. It was in the computer/electronics. They did nothing to fix it. I see that toyota is having problems and ignored this problem. So is subaru. It is a computer defect that subaru said they would eventually fix. It was the computer hooked to the driver's pedal and gas. I sent letters to the main subaru office, talked to the dealership. I didn't know where to go after this.

Filed Aug 6, 2009 · Transmission · 53,543 miles · CO

Very intermittent vibration from the transmission or drive-train that started about six weeks ago, culminating with the car shaking violently and the drive-train suddenly locking up all four wheels without warning while driving normally. Of course, vehicle control is impossible with all four wheels locked. Very fortunately, there were no vehicles following or the consequences could have been fatal at highway speeds. I"m having the car towed to our local dealer on thursday morning.

Filed Jan 14, 2008 · Transmission · 6,000 miles · CA

On 2 lane hwy, had to brake sharply ( 60 to 10) for deer. Semi behind me, not close. Deer crossed. Floored accelerator, engine sat at redline 3 sec before transmission engaged. Semi jacknifed behind us, but did not hit us. This action is repeatable. I suspect it's related to the cruise control downhill failure (un-coupling the torque converter???).

Filed Sep 22, 2007 · Transmission · 2,200 miles · OH

The latest incident date is shown below, the first time of the incident was in feb 07. There have been four occurrences. In each event the automobile was in heavy traffic and had been decelerating for a period of time prior to an immediate need to accelerate to avoid a rapidly approaching vehicle while either making an evasive maneuver due to road obstacles or while merging in congested high speed traffic. Upon depressing the accelerator, the engine speeds up to near "red line" with no accompanying acceleration or engagement of the transmission. After a period of time in excess of one full second to an estimated three seconds the transmission engages and the vehicle begins to accelerate. In each instance, there was a great deal of concern on the part of the drivers (three different ones) that a "near accident" occurred. When the service department was first notified at the dealership, an explanation of the latest "drive by wire" transmissions with "fuzzy logic", anticipating computer programming was offered. Though plausible, it did not seem a very likely "normal" expectation. The manufacturer was contacted and declared that only the local service department should be trouble shooting the systems. I was assured that they had the ability to work through the manufacturing technical departments, and I had no need to contact them. The service department thoroughly tested the systems, drove it at length, and again assured me that this was a known condition and we should be careful to avoid any situation where any unanticipated rapid changes from deceleration to acceleration would be needed.