2014 Subaru Outback Power Train Problems
- 20
- 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 20 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Cvt transmission stalled on freeway, then locked up, putting us into skid. Very dangerous situation that could have resulted in serious injury accident. Was able to restart and limp to emergency lane. Speed was 65 mph zone. Very scary for us. Had previously complained to subaru of problem, but they didn't give it a full diagnostic and said to drive it until it broke. We have opened a case with subaru america.
ODI 11287867
Power Train
When driving the transmission will slip out of gear not allowing you to accelerate and then it will go back into gear shifting into gear extremely hard. Not safe for highway driving
ODI 11228647
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru outback. While reversing out of a driveway, the contact stopped the vehicle, shifted into park, and exited the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle lurched forward and struck and dragged the contact. The vehicle drove over a brush and finally came to a stop. The contact was not injured. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact…
ODI 11218011
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
On feb 28, 2019 i was driving my 2014 subaru outback on interstate 64 on a straight stretch at approximately 70 mph going uphill when accelerator became suddenly and completely unresponsive. I was in the far left lane of 3 lanes of traffic also traveling at a high rate of speed and had to try to get to the emergency lane to the right of the 3 lanes. I had absolutely no response when pushing on the accelerator pedal…
ODI 11183291
Power Train
Car hesitates/does not respond, intermittently but often, when accelerator pedal is pushed to the floorboard from a stop. Lag/no response time is about about 1 1/2 seconds. This results in near accidents when pulling out into traffic at an intersection. Car has been taken to dealer twice to have this issue resolved with no success.
ODI 11175770
Power Train
Excessive shudder noticeable throughout the car at various speeds including ~35-40 mph and 78-83 mph. I've tried new tires, rebalancing wheels, all wheel alignments, all without relied. The dealer has not been helpful. Occurs in motion. We bought the car in september 2015 with 31,000 miles on it. I noticed the shudder on a test drive but the dealer put new tires on it and it seem to go away. But i noticed it again…
ODI 11128018
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru outback. After parking the vehicle and exiting, the contact re-entered the vehicle and the gear rolled out of park. The emergency brake was not engaged. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the back of the contact's house. The contact sustained bruises to the legs and knees. The contact held onto the driver's door, but was unable to apply the emergency brake as the vehicle gained…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11129564
Power Train
Dangerous! Intermittent delay of 4 to 6 seconds typically pulling out into traffic from a complete stop. Other cars slamming on brakes to prevent wreck, swerving to miss my stalled car. My wife and grand-kids have been on passenger side when this occurs where they are most vulnerable since most incidences occur when turning left. This car is likely to kill or mangle someone if this is not resolved. The ol 'we can't…
ODI 11036020
Power Train
On january 1st and again on january 3rd after vehicle was parked at least 5 hours, i came out of building and vehicle had rolled 2 feet forward from where i originally parked it. Went and talked with patrick motors where i had purchased the car new. Service foreman said never heard of that. He said make appt. And they will see if it rolls. I then talked with subaru of america and was told the same thing. I left the…
ODI 10946210
Power Train
I had put the parking break on it got stuck the light finally went off and the at oil temp light came on i took car to dealership they informed me that the car had no transmission fluid and they believed that the place that changed my oil had accidentally drained transmission fluid that's not possible i never had any issues or lights on until the night i put parking break on the car already had a transmission problem
ODI 10898688
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Pulling car into parking space at slow speed when car, without driver input, suddenly accelerated. Heavy pressure on brakes, driver felt the abs cycling, did nt stop vehicle. Finally, after colliding with a parked car, nose to nose and pushing other car out of its parking spot, driver was able to stop the car my moving transmission gear selector to park
Crash reported
ODI 10884119
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
For the past few days, my vehicle many times hesitates for at least 3-5 seconds when trying to accelerate from a stop/rest at a stop light, almost cause accident when trying to enter into an intersection. It seems to happen around 2000 - 3000/rpm. The car even exhibited slight jerky when at the start of accelerating up a slight sloppy hill. This is serious issue as accident is imminent when the car has no…
ODI 10715452
Body · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
Subaru outback was started in a parking lot in order to cool interior down. Driver exited vehicle and walked behind and around to other side. Drive opened front passenger door retrieved an item and closed door. Driver then walked away a few yards in order to provide water for a dog. Driver heard a loud crash and turned around to find car had rolled backwards out of parking spot and hit a vehicle parked behind it.…
Crash reported
ODI 10622659
Power Train
Same issue as listed in complaint 10715452. While making a left turn on return from vehicle purchase, the vehicle stopped in the middle of the intersection for several seconds with the engine running. I was nearly t-boned while waiting for the drive system to re-engage. To date, 2jul15, this stalling situation has occurred numerous times. I had the dealer inspect the vehicle, but no out of specification conditions…
ODI 10731810
Power Train
New car. Ok first 200 miles. Then; stopped for red light, on green pressed accelerator ( confirmed by visual observation, foot and accel. To floor ). Held for 10 to 15 seconds, with much honking, then power resumed, and i finished left turn. No warning lights on during episode, steering, brakes, and air bags ok. Six more episodes during next three days. Had car delivered to miller subaru, boise. Electronic check,…
ODI 10568903
Power Train
When accelerating after a near stop, the engine hesitates for at least 3 seconds at acceleration which in many instances has been very dangerous upon entering traffic, especially turning left and entering a high traffic street or road.
ODI 10807300
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated. The contact had to pump the accelerator pedal several times before the vehicle would respond and drive normally. The contact also stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled as the contact proceeded through a busy intersection. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
ODI 10560426
Power Train
There is a lag of approx. 2 seconds length when shifting out of reverse and into drive. The driver cannot move the car during this lag (in fact, the car will roll backwards if on a hill). I have taken the car to the subaru dealer 3 times, & sent a complaint to subaru of america, and each time the response is "cvt transmission operates as designed". I consider this a safety hazard, and am concerned about driving the…
ODI 10572488
Power Train
Multiple incidents of lag when driving slowly into cross traffic or from a dead stop that sometimes last up to several seconds that has resulted in some very close calls in heavy traffic. The worst times have been while making a left turn across traffic when you are creeping out and try to accelerate and nothing happens! I have called the dealer and taken it into the dealer and they tell me it is a design flaw in…
ODI 10654170
Engine · Power Train
There is a hesitation when accelerating, it happens from complete stops by stepping on the gas, and while turning your vehicle. I was on a 35mph. Back road and went to turn left onto a side street, i yielded for 2 cars and then went into the turn and stepped on the gas, it hesitated and then i was hit in the rear side of my vehicle. If it would have responded correctly i would not have gotten into the accident. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10643635