1.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
137,500 miles

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2012 Subaru Outback transmission problems

transmission problem

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2012 Subaru Outback Owner Comments

problem #2

Dec 102019

Outback

  • 162,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. While driving approximately 45 mph and reducing the speed to 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and shut off. The vehicle was taken to Subaru of glendale (1308 S. brand blvd, glendale, ca) where it was diagnosed that the torque converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 162,000.

- Franklin, TN, USA

problem #1

Nov 132015

Outback

  • 113,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled when coming to a stop without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000. The VIN was not available.

- Ranson, WV, USA

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