Transmission Noise Problems of Subaru Forester

Using cruise control at 77 mph in fast lane of i95 northbound from FL when, approx 10 miles south of va border, I felt a snap like pull in vehicle - kind of like a rope breaking when playing tug of war. The rpms increased and car rapidly lost speed and would not accurate. Fortunately, I was able to safely pull off i95. I noticed all lights on dash were on and car was running. I turned it off, approx 15 to 30 seconds after pulling off highway. After I turned car off, it would not restart. I was towed (innerstate towing) to a Toyota dealership in roanoke rapids, nc due to no Subaru dealership. Toyota tech looked at car and car started fine. The mechanic felt the transmission over heated. I then limped along to Subaru dealership in colonial heights, va. I traveled in slow lane on i95, at no more than 70 mph, with a full tank of gas and no issues. A Subaru tech drained fluid and found metal. It was determined the transmission needed replaced. While at Toyota dealership, I contacted the location where I purchased my Subaru Forester and that tech indicated it was a faulty fuel pump or transmission. When car lost speed, I had two fuel bars left. I am now getting the pump tested as well. Fortunately, my car is under warranty due to Subaru's extension but I find this unacceptable. I could have easily been killed in an instant. This is my 3rd Subaru and I have had more problems with this one than my two previous cars combined. Further, I keep going up in models and price point but the quality has declined. I am a loyal Subaru customer but I think this model may be my last. Because nothing seized up and no loud bang, jerking, or rattling; I am beginning to suspect it was the fuel pump and I coincidentally the bad transmission was discovered. No belts were broken and the snap like noise is unknown. I have no invoices yet and police were not called. I am driving a loaner car.

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The vehicle's transmission made noise while driving. The vehicle was inspected and it was determined that he vehicle was operating as designed. The consumer would like to return the vehicle and receive a refund for the purchase price. The Subaru dealer offered the consumer $1500. 00 to 2,000 dollars toward trading his vehicle in for another vehicle. Offer expires oct 31,2004.

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