2011 Subaru Outback Power Train Problems
- 145
- 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 145 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- torque converter · 48 records
- coming stop · 24 records
- stalls coming · 14 records
- extended warranty · 11 records
- service bulletin · 8 records
- valve body · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 74 |
| 60–100k mi | 34 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Stalled at highway speed causing very dangerous situation. Check engine light and brake light, stability control light and at temperature lights flashing. Read so many known issues of this happening to others. We are under the 10 years but slightly over the 100,000 miles. I would think they would be willing to fix the issue at no charge. I am the original owner of vehicle. Engine had to be replaced 4years ago. That…
ODI 11230557
Power Train
My vehicle will stall and turn off when coming to a stop. This has happened many times while on the city streets and when on the highway once during traffic. This could of been a deadly situation. The car also stalls and slips gears when going from 1st gear to 2nd causing a jerking motion like an manual transmission would do.
ODI 11221217
Power Train
When braking the car starts to shake and then stalls. You then need to put the car in park and restart. If you apply the brakes and feel the car shaking, sometimes letting off of the brake it will keep it from stalling. It is still an unsafe situation.
ODI 11246201
Power Train
When traveling with cruise set car has stalled/stuttered. It also has an extreme stall/stutter when coming up to a stop or taking off from a stop. This has been a safety concern due to drivers around me needing to react to the sudden change of speed.
ODI 11231483
Power Train
Vehicle stalls when coming to a rapid stop. The rpm plumets during the stopping action and does not recover in time, therefore causing the engine to stall. The vehicle does not have to be traveling particularly fast either. 15mph or above will cause this to happen. It does not occur all the time, but the frequency does increase over time. It is believed that this is a problem with the cvt torque converter.
ODI 11209318
Power Train
Under sudden breaking vehicle stalls. Engine stops and has to be restarted. This has happened at stop lights or in intersections if another vehicle in front stops suddenly. Have had this diagnosed as a faulty torque converter. This could be very dangerous if the car needs to get out of the way and is stalled! Subaru has known about this for years yet does not consider it a safety issue. I understand this has to do…
ODI 11209593
Power Train
A few weeks ago, my car started stalling out at low speeds while trying to accelerate. The car loses power and forward momentum and then catches up again. Starting from a stop light and entering an intersection, the car lurches unexpectedly, causing a disruption in forward momentum-- which is very alarming for me and the cars behind me. I took it to the subaru dealership for service and was told it needed a valve…
ODI 11207417
Power Train
The car is stalling out when in motion and coming to a stop. When braking to come to a stop, at stoplights, stop signs, or anywhere you need to stop, the car turns off. To start the car back up again, you have to put the car in park, turn it back on, then shift to drive. I am concerned for the safety of my family as this is our family auto.
ODI 11191990
Power Train
Stationary, started car and went to put in reverse gear (manual transmission) only to have it grind and pop out. Unable to put in reverse, now the other gears have been affected by a damaged reverse synchro breaking up. Earlier model year 2011 outbacks were part of a transmission (manual 6 speed) recall failure for lack of lubrication- this is a later in the year model so not covered under other recall.
ODI 11196832
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. When the vehicle was started, the brake and cruise control warning indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 111,000.
ODI 11186890
Power Train
The vehicle begins moving from a stop on city streets and then it quickly hesitates one or more times before staying in gear. This reduces consistent forward motion, increasing the risk of rear end or other crashes. The 2nd day warning lights flashed continuously on the instrument panel. This increases the risk of distracted driving crashes. Subaru found a failed valve body in the transmission. This is the type of…
ODI 11190550
Power Train
Engine stalls if stop abruptly. Car shudders on acceleration at highway speeds and up hills when attempting to accelerate. There appears to a bulletin 16-90-13r but it should be a recall. Subaru should cover the cost of the repair for the life of the vehicle.
ODI 11182264
Power Train
My 2011 subaru outback stalls when i attempt to reduce speed at intersections. The problem is related to a manufacturing defect which requires repairs to torque converter and valve. My car was purchased used in 2017 with 94,000 miles, and started demonstrating shuddering and occasional stalling within weeks of purchase. I took the vehicle in for service in december 2018 and was told the problem was related to a…
ODI 11191256
Power Train
Automobile @ 125,000 mile attempts to stall at low rpms and stops. Jerking motions happen when attempting to accelerate the automobile from a stop. Dealer reports valve body needs repair. I understand a recall without admitting any fault by subaru, yet the recall had an expiration date. This date need to be extended for those who are experiencing the problem since the recall expiration date.
ODI 11180379
Power Train
Transmission causes stalling when stopping requiring restarting of engine. Subaru has acknowledged problem with a tsb and extended the transmission warranty to 10 years /100,000mile. This is a very expensive fix that customers should not be responsible for . According to subaru it requires tearing down the tranny to replace a simple bearing and cost to customer exceeds 3000.00. Subaru has failed to notify customers…
ODI 11184686
Power Train
My car is stalling very dangerously due to a faulty transmission that subary acknowledged is defective in its public release from 1/6/2014 subject-"design change to lock up type torque converter." while it extended the warranty for this problem, i no longer qualify because my mileage was exceeded by a few thousands. I can not afford the repair which is estimated at around $4400 and this is my only vehicle i own and…
ODI 11175043
Engine · Power Train
All of the lights started flashing on my dash. The car has 114,000 miles. It is a faulty valve body and the transmission is shot. There are metal shavings in the transmission fluid. Subaru quoted me $7000 to fix it. The cars not even worth $5000. I am out of warranty and there's nothing they can do. I am done with subarus.
ODI 11164444
Power Train
STALLS WHEN STOPPED
ODI 11166173
Power Train
The car stalls after coming to a stop. There's even a service bulletin # 16-90-13r covering this problem. They want $1500 to fix this problem. Subaru has known about this problem for a long time.
ODI 11174602
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
My dash lights came on suddenly.. After researching states type torque converter for transmission needs to be replaced.. Subaru wants me to purchase whole new transmission, loss of power and gas mileage. The car was running when these lights came on.
ODI 11151382
Power Train
Recently while braking hard, my car shudders and stalls. It has happened on the highway and on side streets. It can also happen with regular to light braking especially if it is cold. After diagnosing my issue, my mechanic produced the technical service bulletin 16-90-13r which details the problem occurring. He and subaru confirmed the repair is at least $6100. When i called subaru customer service they told me that…
ODI 11144955
Power Train
Bulletin number 16-90-13r. Subaru is aware that 2010-2012 outback and legacy models have a faulty torque converter which causes the car to shut down/stall whenever you are braking. I found this out the hard way when braking on a major highway and the car shut off while in stop and go traffic. I was braking and the car shuttered and then turned off completely. I almost got rear ended. I also found through research…
ODI 11142589
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving and coming to a stop, excessive force had to be applied to the brake pedal, in order to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The contact stated that the failure intermittently occurred. The cruise control, overheat, brake and check engine warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when at a stop sign if the brake…
ODI 11144710
Power Train
Today i took in my subaru outback 3.6r for an oil change while coming home i had experienced something like someone had hit me from behind. What had happen was when i come to a stop or slow traffic and begin to accelerate i get a maybe a late/or a delay in shifting causing the car to jerk or a bang. This really concern me so i'm taking it in today.
ODI 11132226
Power Train
My 2011 subaru outback is experiencing shuddering and stalls when going downhill or uphill, coming to a stop at city street intersections, resulting in the engine shutting off. It occurs randomly and i nearly got in accidents with drivers behind me having to react to the sudden, full stops. In one week, it has happened 3 times. I fear driving in the car alone and certainly with my family in the car! Upon notifying…
ODI 11132216