Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems of the 2004 Subaru Outback

One problem related to automatic transmission torque converter has been reported for the 2004 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2006

: the contact stated the vehicle shifted roughly upon both acceleration and deceleration. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer three times who determined the rough shifting was related to a bad torque converter; however the torque converter was not replaced. Now, while stopped at a light, with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle lurches forward because the transmission engages. The vehicle has not been returned to the dealer concerning the forward motion.




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