11 2.5 CVT needs new transmission

[WiscoOB]

Originally Posted by 4wheeldog

This is what it sounds like to me. It could be an internal part, requiring at least R&R of the trannie to fix, but it could just as easily be a relay or electrical connector. It is certainly not an indictment of the design as a whole.

You're right, the indictment of the design is that the entire (very costly) transmission needs to be replaced for any problem.

[Spike]

Originally Posted by subiesailor

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The reason Subaru simply replaces the CVT vs repairing them is that they do not have CVT specialists at the dealerships and they see so few CVT failures it is just easier to replace it with a new one.

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It's also quite possible that Subaru is doing the replacements as a method to get their hands on the failed transmissions for analysis. What better way is there to long-term-test their designs? Has anyone heard of ANYONE having to pay for a CVT transmission replacement?

[mpnret]

Originally Posted by Spike

Has anyone heard of ANYONE having to pay for a CVT transmission replacement?

Why? It's covered by the powertrain warranty. Very few, if any, Gen 4's are beyond that.

[reddoak]

Originally Posted by mrz415

I wonder does the 2011 OB have the same 2nd Gen CVT like in my 2013 ?
The CVT it not suppose to be a seal unit good till 100K ?
since it crapps out before 50K its cover under warrenty right ?

( I ended up buying 7 year 100K warrenty on my 2013 since I've never own a CVT)

It does not, hence the 1st gen and 2nd gen distinctions. Probably just minor differences. I doubt many people will have trouble with them, but that's what warranties are for..