2012 Limited Outback CVT 2.5i with OEM: Hitch, Hood Protector, & Remote Start.
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Things have been going well for my 2012 outback purchased Sept 2011. She had the 30K service Dec 2012, and then 4 weeks later out of the blue the Check Engine light came on, along with flashing Brake Light, Cruise, & AT temp. She also was running really rough. Dealer ran all the diagnostics and could not find anything wrong (no, it was not the gas cap). System was reset and I was told "must have been a glitch". Fast forward four weeks later (last Sunday) and the same thing happens. I noticed that in the Manual shift mode she ran fine, however in Drive she ran horrible. Left her at the dealer and Monday they call to say I need a new transmission. Today (Friday) I pick her up and talk to the service guy as I'm signing the paperwork. He says "they've never seen this happen on a 2012" and that They replaced it with a "New Factory Transmission" guaranteed for 12 months & unlimited miles. I get home and read my paperwork and see that they put in a Reconditioned Transmission. Pretty funny because service had told me "New" and I saw the factory paperwork that the dealer charged Subaru (more than $4,000 dollars).
Couple of things come to mind. Sure glad she was under warranty.
Should I get rid of this car as fast as I can? Why or why not? At least I have the Subaru Gold Extended Warranty that will cover her for 3 1/2 more years/100,000 miles. The problem for me is do I believe the service department the next time I go in for something? Enough rambling. I just wanted to hear any thoughts about the CVT transmission. Cleve
Couple of things come to mind. Sure glad she was under warranty.
Should I get rid of this car as fast as I can? Why or why not? At least I have the Subaru Gold Extended Warranty that will cover her for 3 1/2 more years/100,000 miles. The problem for me is do I believe the service department the next time I go in for something? Enough rambling. I just wanted to hear any thoughts about the CVT transmission. Cleve