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2012 Subaru TRIBECA Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1417408
Internal NHTSA #	11039681
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	TRIBECA
Model Year	2012
File date	30/09/17
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2012 subaru tribeca- torque converter failure known issue on subaru cars from that year, recall/extended repair doesn't cover model. Car stalls when automatic transmission downshifts. Started as strong hesitation and progressed rapidly to unpredictable/sudden stalling. Happened at both high speeds on highway and at slow speeds in traffic. Results in total engine shut down and requires time for engine restart. Highly dangerous. Occurs randomly and without warning. Crash hazard. First issue 9/28. Total stall on major highway 9/30. Cannot be driven without stall. Two attempted repairs before identified. Subaru dealer confirmed known issue for that year but has not been sufficiently reported for this car to help cover repair. Repair estimated at $5000 to replace part and rebuild transmission.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	66000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	NEWTON, MA
VIN pattern	4S4WX9FDXC4XXXXXX
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
Was part original equipment?
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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	50
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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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2012 Subaru TRIBECA Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Subaru TRIBECA Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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