I wanted to post about my driving experience with the 2017 impreza manual. Decided to buy a 2020 since the 08 is getting tired. I have been driving manual transmission for 15 years and the subaru is definitely different than your average car. Critics praised its design and subaru s own engineers claimed it would require no maintenance for the life of the vehicle.
Gear oil for differential and manual transmission subaru. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. Most common transmission problems bloomfield, nj lynnes. When failure occurs there are usually just a couple of things that fail. Hey folks, im having some transmission problems with my car. Subaru corporation is offering consumers an extended warranty on the continuously variable transmission cvt on approximately 1. To see how frequently subaru xv crosstrek problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The fully synchronized gears of the 5 or 6speed manual transmissions make every shift smooth and efficient for fluid and exciting acceleration.
This rating is based on an average across 345 unique models. It also has a quite smooth cvt transmission generally speaking, though it can hesitate finding a gear at low speeds. The first one is the awd duty solenoid for applying and releasing the viscous couple when needed. The car has less than 90 000km, he only drives it to and from work. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. But very shortly no one but jeep wrangler will come in a manual. Subaru continuously variable transmission cvt lemon. We took it to the mechanic to get it looked at and they said the clutch hose. Manual transmission parts for 1994 subaru impreza ebay.
The impreza is a tortoise in a class of hares, with a fourcylinder engine that makes 152 horsepower and 145 lbft of torque. First was a manual on my 2002 wrx, second the auto tranny on my 2007 impreza, now the cvt on my 2012 impreza. Driven gear assembly, associated clutches, and the c duty solenoid and valve body, this is the transfercenter diff stuff for lack of better description. Oct 04, 2019 2020 subaru impreza prices reveal one fewer model with a manual transmission. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of subaru impreza based on all problems reported for the impreza. Subaru wants to have the safest cars in the world and the manual transmission, the one good thing left in this world, is holding that up, according to a report from autoexpress. Once praised for its design, subarus cvt is showing problems aging ranging from jerks and shudders, to hestiations and stalls. Nov 29, 2017 once praised for its design, subarus cvt is showing problems aging ranging from jerks and shudders, to hestiations and stalls.
Parking problems subaru produced about 816 automatic transmission equipped legacys, bajas, outbacks, foresters and imprezas between 2001 and 2003 with a defective parking pawl that can cause the transmission to slip out of park at random. Subarus lineartronic continuously variable transmission cvt was first made available in the 5th generation legacy and outback. Subaru impreza owners have reported 8 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category. If you drive a subaru with manual transmission, a stuck or stubborn clutch is yet another possible culprit. Over the 12 years that i have worked on subaru s and subaru transmission repair there are two main parts that have usually fail when you have a problem with the transfer case viscous coupler. The car runs really good and gets decent gas mileage. Reasons transmission wont shift into gear seattle subaru service. Bad move, first of all whoever designed the interior did. The issues have forced subaru to extend their cvt warranty. Instead there should be a recall with every vehicle fixed. Feb 01, 2018 oddlyi regularly get about 33 mpg around town with the 6 speed manual transmission on my 2017 fozzie.
Detecting 7 common manual transmission problems car from japan. Transmission trouble 2009 subaru impreza auto maintenance. Subaru wants to have the safest cars in the world and the manual. Of course, the dealership is a perfect location to purchase new and used subaru autos in bloomfield, nj. Perhaps the future of subarus manual transmission isnt so bleak. Facing complaints, subaru offers extended warranties on 1. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Subaru manual transmission problems clutch replacement in. I do have a problem with the area around my wheels, they tend to squeak when i turn the vehicle left or right. Yes, i understand that station wagons are not hip or cool, but this car is not about being hip or cool, but rather being able to get where you want to go up in. I show the parts inside a subaru 5 speed manual transmission and what they do, i also explain a little about my project to design a 5 speed dogbox. First was a manual on my 2002 wrx, second the auto tranny on my 2007 impreza, now. Instructions are great if you already know how to do these things.
The 1999 service manual was no longer available, prior years and years after but not 99. Meanwhile, all models with the cvt get standard active safety equipment. By incorporating chain drive in the cvts design, subaru was able to engineer a m ore compact unit. Subaru s lineartronic continuously variable transmission cvt was first made available in the 5th generation legacy and outback. I thought maybe i needed to get used to it, so i took it out on 3 different test drives and did not enjoy it at all. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. When you have a failed or failing system there are some things to look for and this article will explain these symptoms and how to repair them without even replacing or removing the transmission. Manual transmission problems of subaru impreza subaru impreza owners have reported 9 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Subaru design subaru of america official subaru site.
The six speed sti box is the best manual transmission subaru has produced so far and is the centrepiece of the subaru performance range. Its the ultimate drivers gearbox with closely spaced ratios, quick shift action and the strongest gearset yet produced by subaru. Perhaps the future of subarus manual transmission isnt. Perhaps the future of subarus manual transmission isnt so. Oem 19852018 subaru 4th gear race needle bearing manual transmission 32286aa001 fits. Subaru manual transmissions are pretty well built and have minimal problems. Subaru impreza owners have reported 9 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. My transmission has been locking up, as in it will arbitrarily lock me in or out of various gears.
While disconcerting, such behavior is to be expected from any subaru automatic transmission. Subaru manual transmission problems clutch replacement. To see how frequently 2008 subaru impreza outback sport problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The technicians at lynnes subaru carry out warranted service dealing with everything from the most unusual to the most common transmission problems, on any make of vehicle. Nov 21, 2017 the manual gearbox also is restricted to the crosstreks two lower trim levels2. I have 1999 subaru impreza outback sport with 200,000 miles. In march of 2009 i purchased a 2009 subaru impreza wrx with a manual transmission from the dealer.
The worst year for wrx transmission problems seems to the the 2015 model year. Used subaru with manual transmission for sale carmax. And subaru doesnt have enough models out there to bring the cafe standards up enough to field a manual. Subaru turbo 5 speed manual gearbox push and pull type.
Rpm delay when shifting manual transmission 5th gen. The 2002 subaru impreza has 6 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Ive had no problems issues, but i think i want to change to synthetic, anyway. Sep 07, 2017 three consumer groups say subaru is wrong to offer an extended warranty on problematic transmissions that may cause stalling. Truedelta subaru xv crosstrek transmission problems. After 3 repeat visits within a week i refused to pick up the car unless one of the technicians drove it. Brand new 2007 subaru impreza, has broken down twice now. Subaru transmission 6 speed inside secrets, the non performance. The system needs to allow slip in the clutch when the. Subie and their trannys have problems, dont keep one past the. The impreza is over 60,000 miles, and i replaced the oil in the transmission front differential and rear differential with dino valvoline 75w90 at 30,000 miles. Here are 5 warning signs that your clutch is going bad. Maybe it is my experience with older volkswagen cars but the revhang is not as much of a problem with some practice. By offering an extended warranty subaru is admitting it has problems with the transmission, said david friedman, a top official at the national.
The cvt transmission on my 2012 subaru impreza completely failed at 55,000 miles and luckily was replaced under the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Aug 22, 2011 my colleagues car, 2002 subaru impreza ts 5spd, makes horrible transmission sounds. The manual gearbox also is restricted to the crosstreks two lower trim levels2. Subaru has begun offering an extended warranty for the automatic transmission. Inside a subaru 5 speed manual transmission youtube. By simulating the operation of a manual transmission, the lineartronic cvts manual mode increases driver involvement and makes the vehicle more fun to drive. The timing belt has been done twice, and it has an automatic reman tranny 80,000 miles. Subaru impreza questions cvt transmission failure cargurus.
Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. The classic manual transmission is the most engaging way to drive, and enthusiasts still prefer the stick shift for its direct control and precision. The most common problem is bearing failure causing the transmission to be. Dec 17, 2005 subaru impreza owners have reported 9 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. The story of the push or pull type clutch gearboxes begins in 1991. If your clutch starts to develop problems, you may be in need of transmission service.
And they discourage it by offering almost no options with the manual. When we first introduced our longterm subaru impreza wrx in may 2008, the heat from the new models launch was just beginning to dissipate. Subaru impreza transmission problems car forums at. Oddlyi regularly get about 33 mpg around town with the 6 speed manual transmission on my 2017 fozzie. Subaru wrx transmission repair my08 wrx trans nose and clutch. Forester, impreza, legacy, outback, and wrx models, but problems. Subaru impreza questions 2014 impreza manual transmission, oil. If this does not clear up the problem, then you might start to look at a possible transmission problem. Once praised for its design, subaru s cvt is showing problems aging ranging from jerks and shudders, to hestiations and stalls. Not like a manual where a little bit of slippage can be tolerated.
Most common transmission problems bloomfield, nj lynnes subaru. After taking the car home i began immediately having problems when attempting to place the car in reverse and also noticed a foul odor when taking off and occasionally when switching gears. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. I own a 2008 subaru impreza wagon with standard transmission, always liked the car.
The most recently reported issues are listed below. Update the subaru 6 speed low spec transmision not the one in the sti is becomming more common as. Dependable and lightweight manual transmissions give passionate drivers the control to express their personal driving style. Used subaru impreza with manual transmission for sale.
The worst complaints are hard shifting, transmission failure. The most common problem is bearing failure causing the transmission to be noisy and if its excessive your trans will sound as if someone has put rocks in it. Manual transmission issues please help subaru outback forums. This was the first year of the redesign and wrx received an upgrade from the 5speed manual to the 6speed gearbox. At that time the car had 580 miles on the odometer. Subaru wrx is brands least reliable model with transmission.