2001 Subaru Outback Clutch Assembly Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
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What owners report
- clutch shudder · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Clutch Assembly
Clutch chatter: my clutch is chattering or shuttering when the car is cold or i am driving it for the first time in the day. This has been a problem since i purchased the vehicle 2 years ago.
ODI 10126653
Clutch Assembly
Since day one, the clutch has shuddered at engagement when engine/drivetrain is cold. The tremors are violent enough to shake the entire vehicle disturbingly. This has been a nuisance and somewhat of a safety issue as you cannot accelerate quickly if necessary. Over the last 10000 miles or so, i've noticed a burning smell when engaging the clutch on an uphill start. Dealership says the clutch is slipping and will…
ODI 10119851
Clutch Assembly
My 2001 subaru outback has a clutch shudder ( jutter ) that is reported to occur in all subaru models with the 2.5 ltr engine. There are inumerable consumer complaints about the problem and yet subaru burries its head in the sand and pretends there is no problem.*ak
ODI 10067720
Clutch Assembly
Since about 10,000 miles the clutch shudders when trying to accelerate. Usually only when engine is cold but not 100% of the time. Have complained to subaru dealer but they could not duplicate the problem. Apparently a known problem with some subarus but not all dealers address it.
ODI 10066091
Clutch Assembly
My clutch shudders when cold and sometimes when warmed up. Been happening since around 20k miles. Took to dealer at 25k miles but they couldn't duplicate problem. They said bring it back when problem worsens. Brought back to dealer at 56k miles, and dealer said clutch was bad. Wouldn't cover it under warranty since they said it was "user wear". Yeah, right! I had to pay full cost to replace the clutch!! I think this…
ODI 10072418
Clutch Assembly
2001 subaru outback, 22000 miles. Clutch needed replacement. *jb
ODI 10037583
Clutch Assembly
Clutch shudder problem since 20k miles. Happens when cold or damp out, hesitates when accelerating in first gear, from stopped position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer 3 times, including test drive w/ mechanic,can't find the problem. *nlm
ODI 10049222
Clutch Assembly
The clutch on our 2001 subaru outback limited shudders when the car and/or temperature is cold. It has done this for the last 30-40,000 miles.*ak
ODI 10065746
Clutch Assembly
The clutch or flywheel appears defective. The clutch shudders or chatters when engaged which causes the car to hesitate upon acceleration. This problem started around 9,000 miles and has continued intermittently till now at 18,000 miles. Subaru has agreed to replace my clutch and flywheel, but i am concerned regarding this problem. This problem is widespread among other subaru drivers and the service techs report…
ODI 757370
Clutch Assembly
There is a dangerous clutch shudder when shifting in low gears. Car can stall in bad intersections. This is dangerous. There is a lot of public discussion about this problem here: http://pub1.ezboard.com/fultimatesubarumessageboardsthenewgenerationofsubarus.showmessage?topicid=3533.topic
ODI 765590
Clutch Assembly
Since new, the clutch in this car has had a bad shudder when cold outside -- bad enough to shake the entire car as the clutch engages. It only happens when it's cold, but not all the time when it's cold, making it nigh impossible for the dealer to do anything about it. 20k miles later, the problem still exists for me and apparently many, many other outback drivers. Internet posts confirm that this is a "common"…
ODI 757429
Clutch Assembly
The clutch-shudder problem has been going on since this winter. It happens most often in the morning, cold seems to be a factor most of the time, and it shudders when you go from stop to go. First gear is almost impossible to get out of smoothly without the shuddering. The dealer cant seem to replicate the problem, but i have read the other subaru owners complaints of the same problem on the subaru message board, so…
ODI 10009201