Issue ID | 1609621 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11268127 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 12/10/19 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Cvt torque converter failed. 2018 subaru outback, 47,000 miles. Car only 18 months old. Wife and kids in the car it was very scary moment. The car stared to shuttered accelerating form a stop. Then at 40 to 50 mph, the rpms became erratic shifting up down, to maintain speed. It like it was confused, which gear to be in. Then came to a stopped for a red light. When the light turned green, car shuttered and loud bang, no gears. Car would not go shift into any gear. Automatic transmission would not engage. Multiple complaints, subaru need to fix this, it dangerous defect and expensive to repair. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HARPERS FERRY, WV |
VIN pattern | 4S4BSANC3J3XXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
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