Issue ID | 1689873 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11354812 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 03/03/17 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Continuous variable transmission (cvt). The vehicle stopped while making a left turn suddenly motionless, engine revved up at 3500 rpm but the cvt remained unresponsive. Paced shift gear to park position then to drive gear then the vehicle moved-up very slow then it pulled forward to a normal driveable condition. This issue happened in 2017, 2018, 2019. Took to dealership 2x tested the vehicle but, no problem found and no manufacturer's issue was release. Several subaru owners complaints with the same issue, on 2013 - 2015 outback models. The battery on 2015 outback model like mine, had replaced in 2017 while under warranty up to 3 - years. Lately, the battery died several times, took back to the dealer for test and replacement but, the 3 - years warranty was over from its original purchased. The warranty should be applied on the second battery replacement that runs for the next 36 - months. Another issue is the catalytic converter the vehicle has, took back to the dealer last july 2020, a srvice advisor admitted that there was a problem, the vehicle drove for testing then came back with nothing wrong on the catalytic converter per mechanic assessment. The front exhaust pipe was cracked and it was repaired as part of manufacturer recalls. There are issues on this model referring to the cvt, battery, infotainment got freezed, no data on screen, engine oil consumption to fast. The main issue for me is the "safety issue." which is the transmission. First time it happened was in 2017, 2018, 2019. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BAY POINT, CA |
VIN pattern | 4S4BSACC1F3XXXXXX |
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 | 19/02/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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