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2011 Subaru OUTBACK Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1403899
Internal NHTSA #	11020222
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2011
File date	28/08/17
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Car abruptly shifts, loses power, and intermittently stalls in lower gears during operation. This may occur during braking, idling, or acceleration. Three times the engine shut off completely while driving at lower speeds. All check engine dash lights would illuminate and the car would have to be placed back into park and the ignition turned off and back on to restart. It sometimes took several tries. This creates a significant hazard for being struck in intersections, or from behind in moving traffic. Car was in the shop for 2 weeks. Subaru mechanics confirmed a defective torque converter and recommended replacement. My mileage was 114k at onset. Car is automatic transmission 2011 subaru outback 2. 5 i. I had car maintained properly at all recommended service intervals. These problems started after 100k and occurred without prior warning. Essentially, the automobile went from fully functional to this situation (sudden stalling during operation) within a week. This situation is a safety hazard and the transmissions should be recalled and replaced immediately. There is a safety bulletin related to this issue (tsb no. 16-101-16) and a warranty extension is not enough. Cars beyond 100k miles may not be eligible for coverage of the repairs, which may incur costs of several thousand dollars. Manufacturers must be held accountable for defective product.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	114000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HAILEY, ID
VIN pattern	4S4BRBAC1B3XXXXXX
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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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 OUTBACK Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Subaru OUTBACK Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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