14 problems related to vehicle shudder have been reported for the 2011 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the 2011 Outback.
The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that after coming to a stop, the vehicle would shuddered and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer glanzmann Subaru located at 95 old york rd b, jenkintown, PA 19046 who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v326000 (power train). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 68,000.
Car shudders and almost stalls when slowing to a stop.
Around 12pm on 8/28/19, my 2011 Subaru Outback stalled in the middle of an intersection as I was coming to a fast stop to allow an approaching ambulance to turn. I could not restart my car before the light changed, leaving me stranded in the flow of the intersection, unsure whether to continue through against the red light or stay put as cars drove by from both sides, a frightening and dangerous experience that left me shaken. As my safety was threatened by this incident, I notified Subaru of America by phone on 9/6/19. I was contacted by antoine laval (customer/retailer services dept. ) and will have an appointment with my Subaru dealership at 1pm on 9/13/19 to have the transmission evaluated. My car has been shuddering/stalling intermittently for months, and it is now clear that this is due to the faulty cvt issue referenced in the letter sent to me June 2017. Although the letter states that "for vehicles that are more than ten (10) years old or have more than one hundred thousand (100,000) miles, inspections or repairs under this one year coverage period must be completed on or before July 31, 2018," I am petitioning Subaru of America to fully cover the cost of repair/replacement of the faulty transmission in my Subaru as compensation for being placed in the dangerous situation of being stranded in the middle of an intersection in cross traffic.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. While driving various speeds, the vehicle started to vibrate abnormally without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the continuously variable transmission failed and the vehicle should be taken to an authorized Subaru dealer for repair. The vehicle was previously diagnosed at heritage Subaru owings mills (located at 9808 reisterstown rd, owings mills, MD 21117, (866) 738-1475); however, the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Within owning the vehicle for approximately 6 months, the vehicle began shuddering when coming to abrupt stops. This continued and by approximately 11 months, the shuddering had become more common in less abrupt stops and in some cases would stall the car. The issue remains persistent, however intermittent. The most recent time of it stalling was two days ago, approximately 18 months into owning the car. I've held up traffic numerous times due to this issue while having to restart the car, however this most recent time, it occurred on a steeper hill and, had I not reacted quickly with the brakes, I could have rolled back into a car and potentially injured the occupants and myself.
Car would shudder when coming to a stop occasionally and feel like it was going to stall. I brought it to a mechanic who couldn't replicate the problem. After months of this happening randomly, the car suddenly lit up with all these dash warning lights, I tried turning the car off and back on but the lights remained on, afterwards the car would suddenly lose power. As it was late in the evening, I drove home, with the car alternating between lurching forward and losing power. The next morning the problems continued. I took my car to my mechanic who said it was a transmission issue and I needed a transmission shop. My car has been there for over 2 weeks. They said that there was damage to the transmission and that this is a common problem with these cars, I have yet to receive an estimate for repairs. The day before the issues started I had to drive an hour and a half away, should these issues had happened on the highway, the car could have stalled out doing highway speeds and caused a major accident. Furthermore, I was never notified of the warranty extension. I purchased the car in December 2017, the shuddering occured at random since I purchased it, I known the shuddering was a symptom of a impending large, catastrophic issue, I would have been able to bring it to a dealer to have it repaired as the warranty extension expired July 2018.
When braking the car starts to shake and then stalls. You then need to put the car in park and restart. If you apply the brakes and feel the car shaking, sometimes letting off of the brake it will keep it from stalling. It is still an unsafe situation.
Engine stalls if stop abruptly. Car shudders on acceleration at highway speeds and up hills when attempting to accelerate. There appears to a bulletin 16-90-13r but it should be a recall. Subaru should cover the cost of the repair for the life of the vehicle.
Recently while braking hard, my car shudders and stalls. It has happened on the highway and on side streets. It can also happen with regular to light braking especially if it is cold. After diagnosing my issue, my mechanic produced the technical service bulletin 16-90-13r which details the problem occurring. He and Subaru confirmed the repair is at least $6100. When I called Subaru customer service they told me that letters went out to all owners last year, but I never received the letter, and of course I am past the July 31, 2018 deadline,so they say I am out of warranty. I have spoken to customer service several times and am now consulting with my dealer to see what they can do for me. I feel this is a safety issue that should have been a recall and not a technical service bulletin to dealers and a notice to owners. I am also mailing a certified letter to thomas j. Doll, president and ceo of Subaru of America, inc. Detailing my situation and my concerns. I am attaching a copy of the notice to owners and the technical service bulletin my mechanic printed for me.
Cvt failure. While driving. . Car shuddered, dash lights came on and stalled out. Mileage: 115. 000. . . Just over extended warranty. Cost of repairs 9,597. 70 plus tax. Contacted Subaru. . . . They will not help.
The car started shaking violently on the highway and all warning lights came on flashing, prompting us to pull over immediately with our two small children in back. We had to get the car towed and our mechanic noted the computer codes were for the transmission issue that Subaru was extending the warranty for. We took it to 2 Subaru dealers to confirm, which the 2nd one did after the 1st one refused to look at the car. Unfortunately, since it happened 11 days after their warranty expired they won't fix it unless we pay $4000+ or trade it in for a brand new car which we can't afford. If they knew this was an issue to provide a warranty on it then they should repair it for free as the car is unsafe to drive as-is. There should be a recall.
Vehicle shudders and stalls out while decelerating on approach to intersection or to stop creating a potentially dangerous situation while in traffic. This has happened mostly on city streets but in busy urban traffic it is particularly problematic.
The car shudders and dies while in the process of coming to a hard stop. You have to put the car in neutral or park to start it again. This has happened multiple times, once in an intersection. Very dangerous! there is a TSB (16-90-13r) out on this problem (failed thrust washer). This should be a recall! Subaru wants over $1800 to replace the failed part. My car has 93,000 miles on it. Seems to be happening on Outbacks starting around 80,000 miles.
Vehicle shudders and stalls out when coming to a stop and/or slowing down. The vehicle must be put back into park and restarted before it will move. This happened to me four times today. This poses an incredibly dangerous threat to anyone in this vehicle or around this vehicle while in traffic. Anyone in this vehicle is a sitting duck for an accident because you never know when it will stall out. I am appalled at the fact that I have seen so many of these same issues be reported and not recalled yet. Obviously this is a safety issue that must be addressed. . . Really - does someone have to die or get seriously injured for someone to take action here??.