Two problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2010 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the 2010 Outback.
Car stopped dead on the freeway while attempting to exit, and again in a major intersection. Car was diagnosed as needing an entirely new transmission at a Subaru dealer and the quoted cost was more than the value of the car. There was an extended warranty attempting to cover up this situation but, as a new owner, I was never notified. The transmission failed within two weeks of the end date of the extended warranty. They should have been forced to issue a recall. . . . None of my family will ever drive this vehicle again because there are no guarantees it will not happen again.
The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Outback. While driving 25 mph, the engine stalled while approaching a stop light. The contact applied the brakes and the vehicle stopped. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and reverse out of traffic. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer (john howard Subaru, 1730 mileground rd, morgantown, wv 26505) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The dealer stated that the vehicle could be repaired under the warranty extension. The next day, the dealer called and stated that since the vehicle had a new title, it no longer could be repaired under the warranty extension. The manufacturer was notified at 1-800-782-2783 and did not assist. The failure mileage was unknown.