2018 Subaru Outback Power Train Problems
- 7
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was driving through an intersection when the engine stalled with 1/8th of a tank of gas remaining. Gas light came on only a few miles prior. Luckily i was able to coast into a gas station. Car started after turning off and back on. Only took 16.9 gallons to top off. This is the second time this has happened. The previous time the miles to empty was showing 50 when it stalled. I was told by the dealership that…
ODI 11173593
Power Train
The proprietary subaru lineartronic cvt on my vehicle has been defective since delivery in june 2018. It shudders, lurches, balks and creates near stall conditions on both acceleration and deceleration. I have brought it into the subaru dealer where the car was purchased new four + times since june 2018. They have been unable to fix the issue and now subaru of america tells me that the vehicle is performing as…
ODI 11230827
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 subaru outback. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to southern states subaru of raleigh ([redacted], raleigh, nc 27609, [redacted]), but the technician was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 11123271
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle in motion approximately 30-40 mph in regular street driving. The car has felt as if the engine was about to stall or as if the transmission was seizing up. This occurred a few times. A bit unnerving because it happened with moving traffic behind, in front and to the sides.
ODI 11149974
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was driving my child to school on a rainy morning in traffic,20-30mph on a straight road. The car stalled and then the engine shut off. (i am lucky i did not get rear ended; otherwise i would be in the hospital getting my child checked out.) rolled over to the side of the road; as close as i could get.. Shifted into park and restarted the car. Started right up. I had a quarter tank of gas and drove three miles…
ODI 11081469
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle uses coolant at an alarming rate which has nearly lead to overheating and stalling while driving. Transmission disengages while at highway speeds when trying to pass making the maneuver unsafe. Manufacturer refuses to look at car again, already been in shop 4 times.
ODI 11181121
Power Train
2018 subaru outback has 12000 miles on the car. Hesitation wandering,bucks,shake,solw down very quick when coasting. Went to dealer 3 times dealer could not duplicate the problem and customer service can not resolve the issue.
ODI 11110679