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2011 Subaru OUTBACK Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1404380
Internal NHTSA #	11020568
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2011
File date	30/08/17
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have been complaining about my car's symptoms to dealers and service mechanics since august 2014 (90,000+miles) with no diagnosis or repair. Symptoms could not be replicated or when low rpms were noted, it was just that - noted. My vehicle shudders, headlights dim, and dips to low rpms when approaching a stop or when in reverse at low speeds. It has stalled 4 times since i have brought it up. The first few were in a parking lot and at traffic lights. This morning was scary (143,000miles)- i was in heavy traffic and could not place the vehicle in park, remove my key or restart my car. I had to run out of my car and leave it there momentarily to get help. From what i understand, subaru has an extended cvt warranty tsb 16-107-17. In it, tsb 16-90-13r - design change to lock-up type torque converter is referred to. I believe this is my problem. But i'm getting the runaround from different subaru dealers and subaru of americas hotline on how this is addressed since i have over 100k miles and whether or not the torque converter is covered in this warranty. Since it is "not a recall, as it does not impact the safety of your vehicle", i cannot get it looked at right away nor am i offered a rental while waiting to do so. Please - stalling in traffic randomly is a safety hazard! I have to wait a week before i can get an appointment to just check this and hope this time they discover the same things i have - meanwhile i'm not offered a rental and have to drive this one that may stall at any time. Please consider having the faulty torque converter assembly recalled. Those who have symptoms of randomly stalling in traffic - our lives are in danger and it's only a matter of time before tragedy occurs. Perhaps unrelated - my vehicle has also stalled on the freeway going 65mph... Lost acceleration and i had enough momentum to pull to the shoulder.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	143000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SACRAMENTO, CA
VIN pattern	4S4BRBACXB3XXXXXX
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	2
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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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