Four problems related to vehicle shudder have been reported for the 2013 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the 2013 Outback.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. While driving various speeds, the transmission failed. The contact stated that all four wheels seized intermittently and the vehicle made a loud grinding noise prior to the failure. Sendell Subaru (5085 us-30, greensburg, pennsylvania 15601, (724) 837-1600) replaced the transmission. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: sr#: 1-35673914925. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle shuddered and stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to dreyer & reinbold Subaru located at (1301 south, us-31 ste 2, greenwood, in 46143), to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
On 11/24/16 while traveling at highway speeds, (60- 65 mph), on the PA. Turnpike my 2013 Subaru Outback 2. 5i, with the cvt transmission and 94,000 miles on the car, suffered a catastrophic transmission failure. With no warning, other than somewhat higher than normal engine rpms, the transmission, with very loud noises and shaking the car, all 4 wheels locked up. This resulted in the car skidding somewhere between 200 and 300 feet. Just before the car stopped skidding, there was one last loud bang/clanging/ shaking of the car. We were extremely fortunate in that there was little traffic at the time, and we avoided any collision damage or personal injuries. The car had to be towed off the highway. While being loaded onto the flatbed truck, the front wheels were locked up, while the rear wheels were turning. This was with the engine running, and the transmission in neutral. I had to have my car towed 300 miles back home to a local Subaru dealership. ( not where I had purchased the car new) the initial diagnosis from the dealer was that the transmission fluid had been contaminated by gear lube. They based this on a visual examination of the cvt fluid from my car. This was disproved by my having the cvt fluid analyzed by an independent lab. Their conclusions were that the fluid had been severely overheated, and the viscosity changed to where it no longer provided proper lubrication as of 1/24/17, Subaru of America,(corporate offices) has denied my claim of a defective transmission, and will not assist me with any repair costs, or replacement. The local dealer and service department are still amazed with what happened, and the results of the cvt fluid report. They have not heard of this type of failure very often.
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled as it vibrated with numerous unknown warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that periodicaly the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 120,000. Dr.