2010 Subaru Outback Power Train Problems
- 65
- 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 65 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- torque converter · 20 records
- coming stop · 15 records
- extended warranty · 10 records
- manual transmission · 8 records
- sudden stop · 5 records
- stop sign · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 30 |
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Cvt transmission shudders & stalls after braking while in motion due to torque converter failure. Upon stopping at stop sign, slowing down to make turn, or starting from a stopped position the vehicle shudders then drifts into intersection and stalls while facing oncoming traffic. Failure of torque converter while at intersections is dangerous and frightening. Subaru refuses to assist in cost of significant repair…
ODI 11163750
Engine · Power Train
Occasionally the 2.5 l engine with cvt will appear to almost stall upon decelerating and coming to a stop (at a traffic light, stop sign, etc.). The engine will shudder, the rpms will drop below 700 and then quickly return to normal idle (about 800 or so). Have not yet experienced a stall but have come close. Our car has about 87000 miles and is otherwise in good condition. Our mechanic has been unable to diagnose…
ODI 11033875
Power Train
When driving on interstate roads and local roads: with braking, car shutters as if not using clutch in a manual transmission. Most recently (today 9/25/17), i was braking to turn off local road into parking lot, car shuttered and stalled. I was able to shift to "p" and restart before care behind me hit me. Braking-shutter-stall next time a serious accident could occur.
ODI 11025350
Power Train
Car began to bog down and stall when breaking. Car will start to shake/shudder and then stall when stopping whether the engine is cold or hot. The car will stall like someone forgetting to push the clutch in on a manual car when stopping. This has happened numerous times and most times i am in heavy traffic. The car will stall and requires it to be shifted into park, the ignition turned off and then the car…
ODI 11013544
Power Train · Service Brakes
While driving at low speed on local roads the parking brake lights starts flashing, the transmission oil temperature light went on and there was a high pitched squealing sound. We could not get the brake light to go off by pulling the brake release lever. It cleared itself the next day. The dealer couldn't reproduce the problem but found a brake switch failure. There were also 2 software updates that were related to…
ODI 11015309
Power Train
Complaint -- when i go to brake the car stalls, i have to pump the brakes and then brake hard to prevent a stall, if i don't the car stops and i have to put it in park and restart. I cannot drive in backed up traffic. I cannot come to a soft stop or roll to a stop. This is a major safety hazard, i took it to the dealer and they said it was the torque converter at $1600 my expense, and possible the valve body that…
ODI 11011449
Power Train
When coming to a stop at a traffic light or stop sign, my 2010 outback sometimes stutters and then stalls. I must then put the car back in park and restart the engine before pulling out again. This creates dangerous situation as the car behind me is expecting me to pull out again without this added delay. I'm very concerned that this is going to result in an accident and i will be rear ended by the car behind me. I…
ODI 11006545
Power Train
I currently own a 2010 subaru outback. I started experiencing the car stalling and shutting off whenever you come to a sudden stop. It happen with my daughter on the main road and she panic. As time when on the problem got worse. I brought it to my mechanic and the problem was diagnosed as a bad torque converter. He advised it will get worse as time go on. I went on a few subaru threads online and saw that several…
ODI 11030577
Power Train
While driving at high way speeds engine warning lights began to flash on the dash board. Power loss occured. Pulled over and checked vehicle, waited 10 minutes, restarted vehicle and continued at reduced speed. Vehicle continued to flash lights and lose power with no warning but particularly on hills. Subaru delership in rapid city, south dakota advised us to continue home to saskatoon. Total failure on cvt with…
ODI 11005920
Power Train
Vehicle started acting as though it was going to stall at stop signs and red lights. All dashboard lights then became lit up. Took to my place of dealership and upon checking transmission fluid, they described it as smelling very foul and was told i need a new transmission. Car is a 2010 subaru outback with 120,000 miles. The cheapest i could find for new transmission was 6000.00. Thought it was a joke at first, but…
ODI 10995585
Power Train
Subaru tech service bulletin 16-90-13r - affects 2010 - 2012 continuously variable transmission equipped outback and legacy models car exhibits symptoms listed in above tsb. Car stalls / severely hesitates when taking off from rest due to issue with poorly designed thrust washer in torque converter. Discovered issue as described after purchase from used dealership. Car would stall out when taking off from rest in…
ODI 10959635
Power Train
On several occasions when i have come to a quick stop at a light, the engine has cut out. The subaru dealership found the the "torque converter is not working properly." the car has 93,414 on the clock.
ODI 10948002
Power Train
When coming to a stop the car stalls. This happens more frequently going up hills. It happens most often just as the car is nearing no motion or no longer in motion. A quick stop will make it happen more frequently than a slow gradual stop. It doesn't make a difference if the car is warmed up or if it has been running a free minutes. The car can be going straight or turning. A shudder can be felt then the car…
ODI 10966670
Power Train
Our 2010 model subaru outback with 121,000 miles began stalling while braking at stop lights and behind others vehicles also braking hard. While i am able to start it back up immediately, this has become a consistent problem and i feel a very dangerous issue. I have been left stalled in the middle of rush hour traffic because the car in front of me braked hard. After speaking with our dealership the response was…
ODI 10945902
Power Train
After shifting from p to r or d or from d to r or r to d, the car hesitates 2-3 seconds when pulling away. The engine shudders and usually pulls away with no problem. Occasionally, the engine stalls. It will start up again immediately. The torque converter was replaced dec. 2016, but this problem is actually worse since the repair.
ODI 11074016
Power Train
Car parked on slight uphill incline of house driveway.. Started engine, moved automatic transmission selector to d(rive). Transmission went to reverse. Moved transmission lever to n(eutral) and back to d. Transmission again went to reverse. Moved selector (shifter) to p(ark) and then to d. This time the transmission responded correctly. Care was stationary during the event.
ODI 10939164
Engine · Power Train
2010 subaru outback 2.5l cvt automatic 126,000 miles. Car will unexpectedly shudder then engine will quit at low rpms either coming to a stop or upon initial acceleration from a stop. Symptoms mimic a manual transmission clutch slipping/stalling. Engine operating temperature has no effect, nor vehicle turning, or varying electrical loads. This is an extremely dangerous situation as it can happen when pulling out…
ODI 10947862
Power Train
Noticed a slight increase in engine noise and increased time to accelerate, but driveable. No dashboard lights were on. 24 hours later car stalled out while driving steadily about 30 miles per hour down the road. Pulled car over and had car towed to subaru dealer. Stated i needed a new transmission. I stated i drive conservatively and the car has low miles, not that old, and i don't have a tow hook up so it doesn't…
ODI 11013391
Power Train
Driving on highway or city streets and car stalls and engine turns off during hard braking. Must come to a complete stop and shift to neutral or park to restart engine. 120,000 miles. Subaru dealer said i needed to replace torque converter and would cost me $1750.00 dollars. This problem has happened many times. *tr
ODI 10929808
Power Train
My car has only 108,650 miles on it and i was told on 9/19/16 that i need a new transmission torque converter. I got a second a opinion which was the same as the first. My car shudders, hesitates and stalls when coming to a stop which creates a safety hazard. It creates great potential for a rear end collision. It started out just doing this rarely and is happening more frequently. This has been happening for about…
ODI 10908129
Power Train
Car started stalling after coming to a full stop, at 88,000 miles. Was fine at first start up, and fine when backing out of a parking place or garage, but after driving and coming to a stop at a light or stop sign, or when trying to make a left turn when there was oncoming traffic (this was the really dangerous part), it would stall, requiring me to put it in park to restart the car. First check at service station…
ODI 10920652
Power Train
My 2010 subaru outback with about 93,000 miles has stalled several times when making a hard stop. It only happens sporadically, but has happened 4 times in the last week. I called the dealership and made an appointment and they said that they have another car in the shop right now with the same issue.
ODI 10898667
Power Train
Car has been stalling when i come to a stop. Ususally a quick stop. We thought it might be bad gas, clogged fuel injectors which we have addressed. Still stalling. Afraid someone is going to hit me. This has been going on for a couple months now. Also stalls on inclines when i come to stop not going down hill.
ODI 10914003
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
We bought our car in 2010 its a subaru outback. There has always been an issue with a loss of power. The dealership at the time said it was caused by excessive carbon build up on the pistons. Its now 2016 and the car will stutter and shut off when you are braking at red lights. To try to beat the stutter and stall, i find myself having to ease off the brakes and try to reapply my brakes to see if it won't shut off.…
ODI 10874166
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
When driving and approaching a traffic light the car will begin to stutter as if there is a clog in the system. Then it will shut off. I contacted subaru regarding the issue when we first had the car because there was always a loss of power. Our model is the outback 2010. They inspected and said it was a carbon build up in the pistons that would cause this issue. There hasn't been any recalls or subaru notices about…
ODI 10874163