1997 SUBARU OUTBACK Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Trainautomatic Transmission Issues in the 1997 SUBARU OUTBACK
3 power trainautomatic transmission complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 SUBARU OUTBACK. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Trainautomatic Transmission Complaints
IN 2001 I HAD TO HAVE MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED BECAUSE THE ENGINE WOULD NOT HOLD THE CAR BACK WHEN GOING DOWN HILLS. I WAS GOING DOWN A STEEP MOUNTAIN ROAD AND HAD TO USE THE BRAKES ALONE. IT DID NOT MATTER IF IT WAS IN 1, 2 OR D IT WAS THE SAME AS NEUTRAL. IT WOULD ALSO NOT SHIFT INTO THE TOP GEAR ON THE FREEWAY. IT COST OVER $3000 TO GET A SUBARU REBUILT TRANSMISSION PUT IN AT THE DEALER. IT HAD 97K ON IT AT THE TIME. I JUST NOW TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE CAR WAS SHAKING AND HESITATING. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE CAR NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND IT WOULD COST $3500. THIS TRANSMISSION IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND HAS LESS THAN 50K ON IT! I CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE THE TRANS EVERY 4 YEARS.
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VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY JUMPS OUT OF GEAR.
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WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH, THE DRIVER'S HAND ACCIDENTLY HIT THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SHIFT WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. DRIVER PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, AND NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR WAS IN THE REVERSE POSITION. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE WAS VERY SLUGGISH. THE VEHICLE IS BEING SERVICED BY THE DEALERSHIP.
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
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Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelsmulti Piece
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint