2014 Subaru Outback: Shudders between gears
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Outback report: shudders between gears. CarComplaints.com lists 7 owner complaints, average mileage 8,150 miles.
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints for the 2014 Outback in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11575233 (filed 03/04/2024): “I am just the mechanic and this is my customer's vehicle, but whilst doing some regular maintenance on the vehicle and also replacing part number 383485200 which subaru calls "holder, axle brg" due to a crack which ran thru one of the 5 fastener holes. upon no…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11528555 (filed 06/23/2023): “Valve body transmission module failed at 118k with no prior warning there are some subaru bulletins that say up 120k. dealership i bought it from told me 100k. i was never notified this issue was a recall. it could have potentially caused an accident if the tr…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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