| Issue ID | 1700713 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11366919 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 14/10/20 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I took the car into paul moak subaru on 10/14. The car was bucking under light acceleration. When pulling thru a stop light, or moving from a stopped position, the car kicks back and forth and i don't know if its going to keep going or stall. No check engine light. Paul moak subaru says " this is due to an internal failure of the cvt transmission and the repair estimate is $9,319. 59." this is almost the same as what i owe on the car. I knew of the extended warranty subaru provided for the transmission but i'm outside the mileage portion. I reached out to subaru north america on 10/27/20 but they say they can not help me due to the mileage. I drive approx 750 miles a week on a sales route thus the high mileage. 90 % of the miles are highway and are documented for tax purposes. I love my subaru but cant believe i'm going to have to spend so much money on a 5 year old car. I have a family of 4 and am scared to take them in the car in this condition. I have to drive it in this condition until i can save the money it's going to cost to repair the transmission. Subaru should issue a recall on this transmission. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150450 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MADISON, MS |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSBLC0F3XXXXXX |
| 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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