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
2011 subaru outback stalled on a hill on a highway while the care while accelerating and emergency codes came on. Took it to a mechanic and found out that there are major issues with the cvt transmission. Found out that subaru has known about this stalling issue for some time now and instead of doing a recall; has just extended the warranty for some time. When i visited the subaru dealership in the past; no one…
ODI 11131742
Power Train
My vehicle was covered under the 'extended warranty' subaru offered after my oem transmission was failing and overheating with 154,000 miles on the odometer. 13 months, and 28,000 miles later, my second transmission is failing. I have an offer from subaru of america for a $2000 credit to trade in my car on a new subaru. The dealership that performed the warranty work also offered me %50 coverage since it was close…
ODI 11132268
Exterior Lighting · Power Train
Cvt failure. While driving..car shuddered, dash lights came on and stalled out. Mileage: 115.000...just over extended warranty. Cost of repairs 9,597.70 plus tax. Contacted subaru....they will not help.
ODI 11133534
Power Train
My husband and i were driving from maryland to new york city late at night. All of a sudden, we heard a grinding noise and within 30 minutes our car completely broke down. No warning lights ever came on in the car indicating there was a serious issue. We had just gotten off the verrazano bridge. Had the car stopped on the bridge, we could have been seriously injured, if not killed. We came to find out that it was a…
ODI 11129417
Power Train
Car recently began to almost stall while driving after coming to a stop or while traveling at low speeds. Check engine light then came on and the error code indicates a problem with the transmission. Took the car to dealership for repairs and they said that the car needs a new transmission. Car was dealer serviced for the recommended 100,000 mile service in august '17; no mention of the known transmission issues was…
ODI 11121644
Power Train
The car started shaking violently on the highway and all warning lights came on flashing, prompting us to pull over immediately with our two small children in back. We had to get the car towed and our mechanic noted the computer codes were for the transmission issue that subaru was extending the warranty for. We took it to 2 subaru dealers to confirm, which the 2nd one did after the 1st one refused to look at the…
ODI 11129869
Power Train
Vehicle shudders and stalls out while decelerating on approach to intersection or to stop creating a potentially dangerous situation while in traffic. This has happened mostly on city streets but in busy urban traffic it is particularly problematic.
ODI 11119414
Power Train
My wife and children were driving down the highway when the car began to shift hard, as my wife slowed down the vehicle stalled out stranding them on a busy highway . They were stuck on the highway in 100 degree temperatures until a tow truck arived. We had this towed to a subaru dealer and we were told it was a transmission error that was a known issue by subaru. Subaru issued an extended warrenty to correct the…
ODI 11118590
Power Train
Transmission failure after 135000 m replace with use one for $3800.00 new one is $8000.00 + labor = 10000.00 is to expensive
ODI 11120092
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
While braking at intersections, engine stalls causing dangerous situations for my wife and self. We are beginning to fear driving our subaru.
ODI 11109495
Power Train
Vehicle stalls when coming to a stop due to faulty torque converter.
ODI 11193457
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. After the vehicle came to a stop, the engine began to shutter and the vehicle stalled. Once restarted, the vehicle operated normally. Harley swain subaru (1915 n 1st st, herminston, or) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 142,000.
ODI 11191420
Power Train
Car stalls at low speeds, all lights are flashing, code reads transmission control system and torque converter failing , when coming to a stop it stalls out which is dangerous for my wife and kids
ODI 11196426
Engine · Power Train
When having to come to a hard stop the engine will die. It has happened 3 times now. Our shop ran a diagnostic and it showed a problem with the torque converter.
ODI 11056534
Power Train
My vehicle has had transmission related issues since i purchased it. I have taken it to the dealer numerous times to have it addressed and was always told it was nothing. In dec. 2017 my car broke down while on vacation in fl, it had 131,500 miles at the time. After having it towed it was diagnosed as a valve body failure. 10 months and 7k miles later it is now stalling and shutting down when i brake and i have been…
ODI 11139211
Electrical System · Power Train
Over the past year my mechanic has put in two new batteries in my car. My 2011 outback has a problem with starting, this was back when i had 80,000 miles on it. The connectors where fine and he cleaned them. The issue still has not been resolved, he can't seem to figure out what is causing it. There is no problem with the alternator. The passenger rear brake light has been replaced three times in four years of…
ODI 11054230
Power Train
The car is having issues at idling and shuts off / stalls while at the traffic light or stop signals. Dealer replaced the torque converter but the issue still persists.
ODI 11053384
Power Train
2011 subaru outback only driven by myself, 93000 miles mostly highway. Stalling regularly when coming to a sudden or fast stop. Slow stopping and pumping brakes would avoid the stall. Rpms would suddenly drop after going below 1200. Out of warranty. Valve body and torque converter replaced. This issue has been noted for many subaru cvt between 2010 and 2012 and should have extended warranty to cover and repairs…
ODI 11054460
Power Train
Car stalls when coming to a stop. This stalling is getting more frequent at both intersections and at traffic lights(both city streets and driving on highways with traffic lights) and is more pronounced when coming to a hard stop. This is becoming a dangerous safety hazard and should be recalled for correction. This started occurring in my are in sept 2017 and has now to the point i can not drive the car safely. I…
ODI 11051897
Power Train
My vehicle shutters and dies when stopping at intersections. Took to local dealership for diagnostic service . Told me they could not duplicate issue. Said they could not fix unless they could keep my vehicle and recreate the issue. I work full time and cannot leave my vehicle with them. I was not offered a loaner vehicle while they tried to troubleshoot my vehicle issue. My car is coming up on 100,000 miles. This…
ODI 11045064
Power Train
Car is starting to stall when stopping from a higher speed 45-50mph at traffic lights on highways.
ODI 11051901
Engine · Power Train
I have been complaining about my car's symptoms to dealers and service mechanics since august 2014 (90,000+miles) with no diagnosis or repair. Symptoms could not be replicated or when low rpms were noted, it was just that - noted. My vehicle shudders, headlights dim, and dips to low rpms when approaching a stop or when in reverse at low speeds. It has stalled 4 times since i have brought it up. The first few were in…
ODI 11020568
Power Train
Car abruptly shifts, loses power, and intermittently stalls in lower gears during operation. This may occur during braking, idling, or acceleration. Three times the engine shut off completely while driving at lower speeds. All check engine dash lights would illuminate and the car would have to be placed back into park and the ignition turned off and back on to restart. It sometimes took several tries. This creates a…
ODI 11020222
Power Train
2011 subaru outback 2.51 premium engine stutters and quits upon hard/quick braking. Hard/quick braking followed by vehicle engine quitting typically occurs in heavy traffic, resulting in near accidents. After research: cleaned the mass air intake sensor and throttle sensor. No improvement. Upon further research, appears to be a faulty torque converter.
ODI 11001369
Power Train
Transmission shudders intensely when coming to a stop around 5 mph. Also shudders when stopped, rpms dip to about 500. Car stalled twice in the last few days.
ODI 10985469