8.9

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,500 miles

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2000 Subaru Outback transmission problems

transmission problem

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2000 Subaru Outback Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 102001

Outback 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

"fuzzy logic" transmission controller is dangerously slow, inconsistent, and unpredictable. Scanning 19 inputs is excessive over-kill and removes much of driver's control and peace of mind.

- Westborough, MA, USA

problem #1

Sep 042000

Outback 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission computer failed, causing vehicle to lose control and jolt onto the oncoming lane, luckily there was no oncoming traffic and no accident.

- Grand Rapids, MN, USA

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