Issue ID | 1434365 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11056216 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 09/11/17 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving down freeway at 75 mph, transmission made two clunking sounds, and speed decreased - rpms increased. We could smell oil burning smell, but no smoke or leaks. We were approximately 12 miles outside of las vegas and 22 miles into our trip. There was no warning and no decrease in speed or other signs prior to the clunks/clanks. Vehicle towed to subaru of las vegas. First subaru tried to say rear differential caused. Please see dan's driveline invoice. Next they tried to say front differential caused. I challenged - how can a functioning differential cause a transmission to become toast? Next step is subaru hq tech to tear down transmission. I've included documents from auto lab (did 30k mile service), subaru invoice, subaru email saying front differential caused, |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33600 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV |
VIN pattern | 4S4BSBFC5F3XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 75 |
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