1. Subaru Outback
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Automatic Transmission

2004 Subaru Outback Automatic Transmission Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 3 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 9, 2006 · 30,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked with the engine still on, the transmission slipped out of gear. The vehicle rolled forward and struck a tree. Because the seat belts were not worn, minor facial injuries were sustained by one occupant. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. There is a nhtsa recall, # 02v282000, regarding the automatic transmission; however, it is not included in the…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10157100

  • October 26, 2005 · 25,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Excessive noise from the transfer duty solenoid and clutch damage at 26k. *jb

    ODI 10141611

  • October 18, 2004 · 7,700 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Auto started running rough. Transmission shifting abruptly. Throttle would remain open after foot taken off accelerator. Car would maintain last speed before foot off accelerator. This would continue on level ground and even uphill to a large extent speed would be maintained with no input from driver. Cruise control was off. No codes generated and no check enging light. Dealer notified. Could not duplicate. This…

    ODI 10098126