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2011 Subaru LEGACY Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1605877
Internal NHTSA #	11265212
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	LEGACY
Model Year	2011
File date	11/01/19
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	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?
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	90000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BOONTON, NJ
VIN pattern	4S3BMBK6XB3XXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	20
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 Subaru LEGACY Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Subaru LEGACY Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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