Three problems related to noises during shifting have been reported for the 2017 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the 2017 Outback.
At about 112,000 miles, my 2017 Subaru Outback's transmission showed signs of failure. The "manual shift" gear lever position would no longer increase or decrease the transmission rpm and a whirring and clicking noise became apparent and increased or decreased with speed. The Subaru dealer in salisbury, MD diagnosed a failing transmission and quoted $9,916 to replace it.
I bought a 2017 Subaru Outback in March,2017. It has 1946 miles. Car has safety issues. Car doesn't go into park, instead it goes into reverse. It happened when come home try to put in park, I come out of the car but it start going back. Also after that it was not going into drive either. Subaru change the shift assembly, but the car still make "klunk" noise when I put in the park.
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. While driving 45 mph, the contact was the passenger in the vehicle and inadvertently moved the gear shifter. The contact was unaware until several moments later when the vehicle shifted into manual drive. The vehicle's speed reduced and there was a loud grinding noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 3,500.