Subaru SVX slipping problems

Filed Aug 20, 2009 · Transmission · 85,276 miles · CA

My subaru svx transmission recently started suffering a delay when shifting gears, high revs and slipping while shifting and just now I tried to drive it and a clunking sound happened when putting the car in reverse. Now it won't go in to reverse at all, also, 1st gear doesn't work half the time and the rest of the forward gears seem to slip severely most of the time too. The car has low mileage, and I have not had any trouble with it before. Trouble started maybe a few days ago.. The heat transmission installed in the subaru svx and legacy models suffer from a severe cooling problem. The radiator based transmission cooler can not cool the transmission fluid cool enough. The transmissions poor design does not allow the lubricant to flow through it to keep parts lubricated(thus more friction and heat damage). Unusual high overdrive places additional side loads on bearings generating heat. The all-wheel-drive system puts even more strain on the transmission causing even more heat. This problem is of epidemic proportion so common among over 90% of these cars manufactured. Subaru is aware of the manufacturing and engineering defects in the transmissions for all svx models. Almost all svx owners, every website, and even your own complaint files are aware of this major defect and specific problems with the transmissions. Subaru has done nothing if anything to correct this problem. This problem is widespread and the manufacturer knows about it. At the very least I need subaru to replace my defective transmission with a new one upgraded with high clutch drum and thrust bearings, new reverse clutch steel plates, modified transmission case, oil pump gasket and transfer clutch driven plate, a transmission oil filter kit and an after transmission oil cooler and warranty it. This car is too expensive to fix the damage from their defective design and unusually high cost compared to other transmissions.

Filed Sep 28, 2007 · Transmission · WA

Transmission slip between 2nd and 3rd gear.

Filed Aug 6, 2006 · Transmission · 58,540 miles · TX

Started out as 3rd and 4th slipping, and after babying it for a week of going to work and back home it will no longer hold 3rd or 4th. After doing research it has been found that the 4eat has about as much issues as the pinto (without the exploding). Every owner of the svx and a 4eat has suffered this in one form or another. The legacy's were recalled and repaired, but what about the svx? For a $30-$40k msrp from the dealer, you would assume they would treat these cars with a bit more class in this situation. Top it all off, I only have 58k miles on my 94.

Filed Jan 18, 2006 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · VT

Dt*: the contact stated the transmission's second gear is inoperative and third gear is slipping. The cooling system was unable to cool the transmission which LED to the failure of the second gear. An independent mechanic determined the transmission needed to be replaced or rebuilt.

Filed Sep 12, 2004 · Transmission · 121,500 miles · NJ

I had transmission failure of the 3rd and 4th gears that started out as gears slipping, then the transmission stopped shifting to 3rd and 4th all together. I did not do anything to fix the problem because it is too expensive. I had to buy another car just to get to and from work since it was cheape, and I have been letting the car sit in my driveway.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · AZ

The transmission slips in 4th gear when it's temperature and the weather temperature is cool. The transmission also fails to lock in gear. The speedometer fluctuates and does not indicate the correct speed being driven. This occurs because the speedometer sensor is installed on top on the transmission, and the transmission burnt through the sensor. The failure is common with this vehicle per the dealership.

Filed Feb 6, 2004 · Transmission · 108,569 miles · PA

Pulled out from a traffic light felt like car was slipping on ice. Svx travelled about a mile before it would not go anymore(in any gear). Managed to pull off of a 4 lane highway. Was 15 miles from home. I had to have the car towed back home. My local subaru mechanic said the transmission apparently had been worked on before. Where its still in the driveway awaiting repair.

Filed Jul 7, 2003 · Transmission · 35,500 miles · NM

Automatic transmission failure: contacted subaru about 1 year prior about problem and was told the slipage was normal. Now the transmission is permanently slipping and does not drive in any direction. Is 36000 miles normal for a replacement transmission?......along with the rest of the svx owners.

Filed May 6, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 110,020 miles · NJ

Upon purchase of car 1-2 weeks prior, it was noticed that the transmission would not shift into 4th gear, and was slipping at initial acceleration from a stop until around 1500 RPM, causing wheelspin under certain conditions. On this date, transmission suddenly failed to be able to shift into 3rd gear, limiting top speed to levels below safe limits on most highways. This occurred while driving on a highway, and was potentially dangerous. Towed to dealer, dealer recommends remanufactured transmission, asking approximately $4000 for parts and labor. I didn't (and still don't) have the money for that, so I managed to limp home with it where it has sat since. At some point since then it has lost the ability to shift into 2nd gear. Dealer also found possible wheel bearing and front rotor problems, in addition to failure of front catalytic converters. Wants roughly $6000 to fully repair vehicle.

Filed Jan 6, 2003 · Transmission · NY

Consumer states whiles driving 30mph the transmission slipped causing the vehicle to stall in the street. Please provide any additional information. Ph