You can access the fill plug pretty easily from under the vehicle. Subaru outback problems, 2010 subaru outback complaints. Subaru makes their own cvt units but i dont want to buy a new transmission at 60 to 100,000 miles. Tsb 1610316r covering all 20102015 models with tr690 cvts, this tsb addressed leaking transmission fluid in the torque converter cases. Owners are scheduled to receive a recall notice by midnovember, according to. Subaru corporation is offering consumers an extended warranty on the continuously variable transmission cvt on approximately 1. What makes this particular car unique is the presence of a clutch pedal and a stick shift. Subaru has begun offering an extended warranty for the automatic transmission on about 1. Like the steering wheel paddle shifters in your new 2020 subaru outback, forester, crosstrek or ascent, most owners dont use the vehicles xmode feature much if at all. Also, if you intend on going offroading, it has an advantage on uphills and slowspeed stuff versus the manual transmission. Well, i cant speak to the 2010 outback auto cvt but i can give my experience thus far with the 6speed manual. Not only does the 2010 outback sport a rugged new look, it offers a host of improvements. In order to refill your cvt transmission on your 2010, you must first remove the filler plug which is located on the drivers side of the transmission.
Obviously theyre failing at a rapid rate and the factory wants to do something about it. Subaru outback cvt general discussion car talk community. The outbacks loyal following is legendary and the envy of many car. Critics praised its design and subaru s own engineers claimed it would require no maintenance for the life of the vehicle. While they may seem similar, the actual platform that each of these cars use is different.
This booklet is a supplement to the owners manual for your subaru vehicle and contains a detailed description of eyesight. Subaru is a metal belt driven cvt with pulleys while the power sharing transmission uses a planetary gea. This manual describes the following types of the legacy series. The constant, stepless acceleration of the lineartronic cvt eliminates shift delay altogether, generates smooth, linear acceleration and boosts drivetrain efficiency. When in d drive and i downshift using the paddles, for example from 6 to 4,the transmission stays in that gear even when you accelerate or decelerate, for 30 35 seconds, this can be a problem when trying to merge into traffic since the transmision should downshift to 3 or 2 when you step on it. Read this if your 20102014 subaru legacy or outback has a. I own a 21010 subaru outback with the cvt transmission. The subaru outback sprung from the nowdefunct legacy wagon to become an instant hit. The worst complaints are torque converter locks up when braking, transmission noise, and. The traditional manual transmission needs the oil changed about every 150,000 km for normal use. Should you buy a cvt transmission car how it works duration. Outback 2010 cvt fluid, how do you refill it after an. Facing complaints, subaru offers extended warranties on 1. This comprehensive manual offers important, detailed, vehiclespecific information regarding the operation and maintenance of.
Given more protective body cladding and elevated eight inches from the ground, the outback became the perfect platform to highlight the capabilities of subarus symmetrical allwheel drive system. I am a very experienced winter driverraised in minnesota, have lived in many other snow states, and even in greenland. The wife had an na 2010 forester before we got divorced and i was very impressed on how it was builtengineered. I have a newer 2017 subaru outback lesson 10,000 miles.
Planet subaru provides free download of the official subaru owner s manual for your subaru. On june 08, 2010, subaru recalled 29,443 subaru outback. The response was the 2010 legacy outback that featured the cvt in all those models except for the ones with the h6 engine and the units witgh a manual transmission. To see how frequently 2010 subaru outback problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. It should be read in conjunction with your owners manual so that you will gain a thorough understanding of the proper. The problem is, if our transmission fails at 101,000 miles we get to pay thousands of dollars for their screwup. Among the most notable is a new continuouslyvariable transmission cvt on fourcylinder models, a new 3. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Were the best subaru forester owners forum to talk about the best years of the subaru forester, modifications and reliability history of the subaru forester. Got a letter from subaru saying the cvt transmission. Standard equipment includes power window, locks and mirrors, plus a tilttelescopic steering wheel, an amfm stereo with a cd player, steeringwheel controls for the audio and cruise control, manual air. What has been happening is upon fully depressing the clutch.
Its on the left hand side drivers side of the transmission case and is a round flat plug that will require an allan wrench. This is only in regards to the cvt, not the htcvt found in the xt trims. Subaru motor vehicles have used manual, conventional automatic, and continuously variable. Cvt vs manual transmission purchasing soon jump to latest follow. The other 2010 or 2011 outback would also need a router mounting base which. My subaru is the fourcylinder thing is the small fourcylinder with automa. When downshifting with a manual transmission, an engine will often overrev when a lower gear is selected, potentially leading to engine failure. Before i say anything else, one thing right off the bat is that a manual transmission will likely have much less operating expenses over 1020 years then the cvt. My 2010 outback with the cvt transmission is my 4th subaru, and until now i was a very happy subaru owner. It checks many boxes ranging from an advanced awd system, to a quality interior to lots of safety and comfort technology. For example, the 2018 subaru outback should have its cvt fluid inspected by a dealership pro every 30,000 miles, according to the owners manual. Great car this 2010 subaru outback 2010, i bought one on dec 2009, fills great in the road and best in long trips, very very comfortable and roomy inside, powerful enough with the 167 hp motor.
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from july 31 through december 1, 2009. Planet subaru provides free download of the official subaru owners manual for. Looking at a pop up camper that i believe weighs 2600 pounds dry. Cvt transmission maintenance tip service information at byers airport subaru in. Most of the outbacks weve driven here come with an automatic continuously variable transmission cvt. Owners of a 2010 subaru outback or legacy equipped with a cvt transmission may need to make an unscheduled visit to their subaru dealer due to a new recall. This is a subaru forum comparing cvt vs manual xmission. The extended warranty covers the 201015 legacy and outback. At 235,000 miles our forester is getting long in the tooth. Used subaru outback with manual transmission for sale.
Automatic transmissionequipped legacys and outbacks are. Brett discusses the internal workings of the subaru cvt transmission and how it works. Drivers can also enjoy enhanced control when they need. Subaru continuously variable transmission cvt lemon. Subaru is extending the warranty on our 16 outback cvt transmission to 100,000 miles. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the automotive industry to keep your.
My wife and i have been driving manual xmissions for well over million miles. Free subaru owner manual boston subaru dealer planet. Subaru is extending the warranty for owners of certain subaru models with the cvt transmission. Paddle shifting in auto mode and manual mode, gives some spirited driving options for us cvt owners. I know how to drive on snow and ice, and this issue scared me almost to death. Subscribers to our email services or any other featureservice found on our web site. I come from a 2010 subaru wrx so i have mostly driven manual transmission. If i had to choose between a 2016 subaru forester with the cvt or the manual transmission, theres only two reasons why id pick the manual transmission over the cvt. Cvt vs manual transmission purchasing soon subaru xv. Looking at replacements but all have cvt transmissions. I love driving and for me, the pleasure of been on the road and enjoying the car is important.
Subaru s lineartronic continuously variable transmission cvt was first made available in the 5th generation legacy and outback. That bulletin said a problem with the torque converter on the 2010 12 outback and legacy models could result in a condition similar to coming to a stop in a manual transmission equipped. Its efficiencies result in the excellent fuel economy ratings of the non turbocharged 2010 subaru legacy and outback models equipped with cvt. You would use your new subaru xmode all the time if you. Page 1 eyesight is never a substitute for active driver involvement and it may not operate optimally under all driving conditions. Subaru cvt transmission maintenance tips columbus auto care. Towing a pop up camper with a 2017 subaru outback for challenger gas automatic transmission i think cvt 4 answers. I am not worried about reliability with the subaru.
Truedelta 2010 subaru outback transmission problems. Tsb 1690r this tsb covered the 20102012 legacy and outback following customers experienced sensations similar to coming to a stop in a manual transmission and failing to depress the clutch. The issues have forced subaru to extend their cvt warranty. See owners manuals, videos about your subaru, frequently ask questions and more. Does anyone have the facts or personal experience with subaru cvt s. Subaru outback questions towing manual or automatic. The fully synchronized gears of the 5 or 6speed manual transmissions make every shift smooth and efficient. Though still under 6 seconds, the cvtequipped wrxs 060 mph run is among the slowest weve ever recorded in a wrx, matching the original 227hp 2002 subaru impreza wrx wagons run to 60 mph. You should probably state why you want a manual transmission in a cuv.