MasterPeon Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Anyone in Canada get this letter from subaru Canada? Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amusa Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 UPDATE: 2013 2.5L Prem now have 76k no issue but already replace the front and rear diff fluid once. Planning to take it to Subaru once I get close to 90k and have them inspect the CVT fluid and see if they can change it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 can one of the MODs make a sticky thread with the PDF in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPeon Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Do any of your CVTs have a grumbly rattle/sputter noise anywhere between 1100-1500 rpm? I usually hear this as I'm just accelerating lightly from low speed coast. I have a suspicion it's heat shield related. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 heat shields, most likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefanishere Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Mine does this, it is most prominent from a stop - idling at a light. Happens when in full auto and manual modes, like a little rattle rattle and then sometimes a click. It does not happen all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPeon Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Mine is noticeably quieter when starting off cold. Near the end of my trip is when I hear the noise consistently. As for the heat shields, any idea where the prime suspect might be? I might try to put a hose clamp in there on the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbaroo Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 If this letter I got stays true to its word I'll probably keep this car a little while longer Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I also got the letter 2 days ago, complete with claim form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picky1 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I am still sitting on the fence about the letter...part of me thinks I am sitting on a time-bomb and another part of me thinks great I now have a security blanket. I guess this is the current gen version of the head-gasket issue I had with my last couple Subies. The good news is my twins start driving in a year so I guess instead of us being in the market for a beater car perhaps they will get the Legacy and I will get something else...lets hope my wife goes for that logic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Anyone else get this letter? That wouldn't help me. I keep cars for 150k or more. Replacing a transmission at 110k (at my expense) isn't a plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HutchDav Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'm grateful the letter covers for a year (thru Jul 2018), no matter the mileage. My Subaru is over 160k and I was just noticing the shudder is drooping the RPM lower than I'd like. No stalling yet and I'd like to keep it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amusa Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I received the letter from Subaru for an extended warranty on the CVT trans for another year or until it reaches 100,000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 the warranty terms are as follows if your car is over 100K 1 year warranty from July 2017 through July 31 2018 regardless of mileage on car all other cars that are under 10 years old and under 100K miles . The warranty extends powertrain warranty on the CVT until 10 years or 100K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroVWGTi Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Got my letter today. I am 600 miles shy of 100k. What could I do to take advantage of this service, before I lose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocinoman25 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Wife's 11 leggy has 100300 miles and mustve died 100 times when coming to an abrupt stop. Took in to the stealership and they serviced it right away after i test drove it with them. So far so good. We got a 17 forester as a loaner but steering felt way too sensitive. So far after 100 miles all is well. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Follow me on IG @chefodiycarguy and @chefo.soriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxray Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Got my letter today. I am 600 miles shy of 100k. What could I do to take advantage of this service, before I lose it. Not much if you don't have symptoms or codes. My CVT occasionally stumbles near a stop, but no way could I reproduce this on demand. Plus, it seems to be getting better. And besides, you are covered until July 31, 2018. You have another year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Mine has a shudder sometimes if I step on the gas too soon after putting it into reverse. Also in stop and go traffic I have noticed what feels like the transmission engaging and disengaging. Also, I received the letter from Subaru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercow2610 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 (edited) Mine has a shudder sometimes if I step on the gas too soon after putting it into reverse. Also in stop and go traffic I have noticed what feels like the transmission engaging and disengaging. Also, I received the letter from Subaru. My car has been acting similarly to yours and it gets old fast especially in slow or stop and go traffic. Mine shudders and doesnt do a smooth down or up shift. The traffic usually slowes down n picks up fast then slow down fast. It feels as if the transmission is stuck deciding which ratio to go to but not fast enough. Do you plan on taking yours in for a check up? I wont be able to have mine looked at until next week or so. Similar problem in this post: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f88/2-5i-prem-cvt-gentle-bucking-light-acceleration-merged-thread-212890/ Edited July 27, 2017 by supercow2610 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I need to take mine in, hopefully next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bravesfan Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Here's my 5 minute version... At around 83k I noticed what could best be described as a differential whine on deceleration. It was definitely reproducible if I let off the throttle...tech could hear nothing and said all the cars sound like that. So I made service manager go for a ride and she said she definititely heard it but had no clue what it was but not to worry about it Stayed about the same until about 108k where it got noticeably louder...still no driveability issues but it was going fast. Dealer now says I need new trans for $7500...i complain to SOA and best they would offer was $2500 off a remanufactured which still left me @ 5k. This car had nearly 100% highway miles. Fluid levels were fine and looked fine as well per dealer. Fortunately I still had my civic with 200k and the original 4 speed non CVT to get me around thru this... Local trans shop sources a used CVT with 16k miles thru LKQ with a 2 year 24k warranty... Installed for $2800. Submitted my claim for reimbursement and got an email about 3 days later saying to expect a check within a week for the full amount. Hopefully I get at least 100k out of this one too though I admit I'm a bit worried that there's just an inherent design flaw in these models. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 my friend's 2013 Outback CVT crapped out... just under 73K he was getting surging at low rpms and dealer said 9K to fix if not under warranty... da fuq? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I called and made an appointment to get the trans looked at. The service guy said from my description that there may be an issue with it. Mine was one of the first cars built with this trans (built 6/09). Not sure if that has anything to do with it. It now has about 121k miles on it, and honestly has been one if not the most reliable car I have owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokentv Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I have 106000 on my 2013 and it's been great. I've only owened the car for about 10,000 miles, but havent noticed anything questionable about it the transmission. I've been impressed . And im one of those people who's all about standard transmissions. Hopefully it lasts and lives up to the idea of not really needing service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amidroc Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I just called to have my 2010 2.5i CVT checked out. It has about 62K miles and the original CVT. When coming to an abrupt stop the Legacy stalls and dies. I suspect this has to do with the TSB 16-107-17. For mine the torque converter specifically TSB 16-90-13R I attached a copy of the "locked" TSB from STIS.151725-151724-16-107-17062217.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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