Transmission Noise problems of the 2010 Subaru Outback

Three problems related to transmission noise 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.

1 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2019

Vehicle has 116,567 miles developed a squeaking noise at 40 / 60 mph. After bringing in to dealer was advised the cvt chain was slipping and only thing that could be done is purchase a new transmission or vehicle. The transmission replacement was at a cost of 7900 dollars and no other option was provided to improve safety in the vehicle. I made numerous attempts to have soa provide details on what maintenance could be done to to protect/extend the life cycle of the failing transmission or if the transmission could be rebuilt to improve safe operation. Soa response continues to be they will discuss a loyalty program for a new lease or car but the only option is to replace the transmission entirely.

2 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2016

Noticed a slight increase in engine noise and increased time to accelerate, but driveable. No dashboard lights were on. 24 hours later car stalled out while driving steadily about 30 miles per hour down the road. Pulled car over and had car towed to Subaru dealer. Stated I needed a new transmission. I stated I drive conservatively and the car has low miles, not that old, and I don't have a tow hook up so it doesn't make sense.

3 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2009

2010 Subaru Outback, 3750 miles. Took to the dealer when rattling noise seem to come from instrument cluster. Dealer had it for a week. Dealer service isolated the noise as coming from Subaru new transmission. They called the company rep in southern calif. Who instructed the dealer to put the car back together and stated the problem is known, and no fix is available. Since than I also noticed that when the car is almost in idle, creeping into parking spot, the car jerked forward, and was able to stop it before hitting the car next to me too hard. It is very disturbing to me and I am driving this new car with very little confidence now.




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