| Issue ID | 1334677 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10926371 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | WRX |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 09/08/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving on the freeway during rush hour and tried to downshift (manual transmission) from 6th gear to 3rd since traffic slowed down but the shifter won't go into gear and i was going up hill. I tried 4th, 5th, 3rd again, 2nd, and i'm slow enough to try even 1st and still won't go into gear. Fortunately i had enough momentum to get to the shoulder going up hill in the freeway. I had it towed to the dealer and the service rep could not shift it into gear also. He was able to put it into the service bay by turning off the engine, putting it into gear, turning on the engine and driving it. At that point it shifts just fine and was told to let them know if it happens again. This is a big safety concern for me if it happens again since i won't be able to shift/accelerate to avoid obstacles or prevent accidents. There are times when i've felt that it's been a little hesitant to get into gear. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WYLIE, TX |
| VIN pattern | JF1VA1D60F9XXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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