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2004 Subaru OUTBACK Power Train Manual Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	611956
Internal NHTSA #	10175631
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2004
File date	30/06/06
Component	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I purchased a new 2004 subaru outback (manual transmission) in may 2004. I have been very happy with the vehicle, have maintained it per manufacturers instructions and have had no problems with it. On june 30, 2006 i took the car to my local dealer in response to a notice stating there was a recall on 2004 outbacks for an "engine control module reprogramming (reflash). Since that reprogramming the rpms are sluggish in returning to normal in between shifts and at idle. In-between shifts, the re-engagement of the clutch is what forces the engine rpms down to match the transmission revolutions (i do have concerns this will eventually cause abnormal wear on the clutch plate. It can take anywhere from 1. 5-5 seconds for the rpms to drop from 3-4,000 rpms to 1,000 rpms; and longer at higher rpms. This is dangerous when a sudden decrease in speed is essential for safety (the brakes are fighting the engine revving even thought the accelerator has been released). My gas mileage has decreased due to over-revving (i have kept a mileage log since i purchased the car). On one road trip last august, the rpms never dropped below 1000 and, in fact, fluctuated between 1,000 and 2,000 rpms at idle! I have taken the car back to the local dealer numerous times over the last 5 months (and 7,000+ miles) to try to correct the problem. A case # was opened with subaru of america and i have been in touch with them several times regarding the issue. A "field rep" has collected data on the vehicle and sent it off to the corporate techs. The local dealer has done everything they know to do at this point. I have been told that there is nothing "wrong" with the car. This is not acceptable to me; it was a great car until the ecm re-programming. I cannot drive this car for the rest of it's life in this condition; nor would i want to sell it to another person due to safety concerns. It is not safe. *nm
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	22901
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SANTA CRUZ, CA
VIN pattern	4S3BH675X46XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	05/05/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type	MAN
Vehicle speed	0
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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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2004 Subaru OUTBACK Power Train Manual Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Subaru OUTBACK Power Train Manual Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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