Automatic Transmission Column Shift Problems of Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback owners have reported 2 problems related to automatic transmission column shift (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the Outback.

1 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 2001 Subaru Outback

Failure Date: 09/12/2004

Consumers child accidentally bumped the shift mechanism causing vehicle to roll backwards. The keys were not in the ignition when the consumers son bumped into the shift. It was verified that the safety interlock was not operating as designed. (a pin had come disconnected).

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2 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1998 Subaru Outback

Failure Date: 06/01/2002

When making a turn on road there is slight vibration. Transfer case had failed, causing loud noise while turning. Dealership is aware of problem.

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