Subaru is extending the warranty on our '16 Outback CVT transmission to 100,000 miles. Obviously they’re failing at a rapid rate and the factory wants to do something about it. The problem is, if our transmission fails at 101,000 miles we get to pay thousands of dollars for their screw-up. What is w…

The car stalled when lafn slammed on the brakes. That indicated a problem with the trans, which Subaru fixed under a warranty extension.

Another good question that I wish could answer. The CVT was implemented so I’m unsure what constitutes a failure. Still Subaru’s responsibility same as a design defect.

OK I’m still lost. Cars stall because of lack of fuel.

That can do it. This one stalled because of a fault in the transmission, according to the carmaker. Possibly the trans did not release from the crankshaft - similar to having a manual trans in gear and putting on the brake and bringing the car to halt without pushing in the clutch pedal.

Typically there’s a lockup on automatic transmissions (regular and CVT) once you’re up to speed, so sounds like this one didn’t release.

There was a discussion three years ago about the torque converter problem, several people paid for the repair before the warranty extension was offered. [image] 2011 Subaru Outback Torque Converter Maintenance/Repairs I’ve got a Subaru Dealer telling me that I need a new …

First step is to sit down with the Service Manager at the dealer you bought it from and ask him to help you. If that fails, the next step is to contact the Regional Service Manager. Manufacturers even make that contact available in your owners manual because the RSM is often quite helpful when the …

Who are you replying to? Aren’t you the one with the trouble-prone car?

I’m replying to you and yes I have a CVT with a possible problem.

I don’t own a Subaru, I posted a link to an older discussion that explains the engine stalling and transmission problem that you have been discussing for two days. That discussion will provide some background to what lead to the warranty extension on the transmission.

WTF? Got a letter from Subaru saying the CVT transmission may fail

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Nevada_545 October 12, 2018, 7:30pm 57

There was a discussion three years ago about the torque converter problem, several people paid for the repair before the warranty extension was offered.

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WTF? Got a letter from Subaru saying the CVT transmission may fail

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