Power Train Related Problems of the 2018 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2018 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not engage (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2018 Subaru Outback

The Power Train problem

Had my recalls completed and started having jerking on my way home from the dealership. Didn’t have any issues prior and I drove 2 hours to the closest Subaru dealership. Had transmission serviced and still doing it.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

Vehicle uses coolant at an alarming rate which has nearly lead to overheating and stalling while driving. Transmission disengages while at highway speeds when trying to pass making the maneuver unsafe. Manufacturer refuses to look at car again, already been in shop 4 times.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Cvt torque converter failed. 2018 Subaru Outback, 47,000 miles. Car only 18 months old. Wife and kids in the car it was very scary moment. The car stared to shuttered accelerating form a stop. Then at 40 to 50 mph, the rpms became erratic shifting up down, to maintain speed.   Read details...


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