| Issue ID | 1414316 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11033875 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 16/10/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Occasionally the 2. 5 l engine with cvt will appear to almost stall upon decelerating and coming to a stop (at a traffic light, stop sign, etc.). The engine will shudder, the rpms will drop below 700 and then quickly return to normal idle (about 800 or so). Have not yet experienced a stall but have come close. Our car has about 87000 miles and is otherwise in good condition. Our mechanic has been unable to diagnose the problem because this is an intermittent issue, it cannot be duplicated and there are no codes. Other similar posts have indicated that the torque convertor may be the culprit. Considering the quantity of posts, an investigation should be undertaken. Stalling can be a safety problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW CITY, NY |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BRBJC9A3XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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