Sometimes as I'm coming to a stop, such as at a red light or a stop sign, just before I stop, the car lurches and then stalls. This is an automatic transmission car, but the best way I can think of to describe what is happening is it is acting as if it is a manual transmission, and when you come to a stop and don't press in the clutch. If this happens at an inopportune time, it could cause an accident. Possibly you're slowing down as you turn through an intersection and it lurches and stalls. You would then be stopped in the middle of the intersection. There are no warning lamps or messages before this happens.

- Lewis Center, OH, USA

It's a 6mt. Randomly reverse stopped working. Seems like it wants to go in reverse. But when any bit of gas pedal pressed it grinds and pops out of reverse. I have no reverse. 1st thru 6th gear works shifting wise. Shifter has some play though.

- Madrid, NY, USA

First the vehicle started with a screeching noise and the RPM's would spike. Apparently if the cvt transmission slipping. I took the vehicle in variations occasions to the dealer. Reached out Subaru usa. Sent video of the occurrence and they indicated they could not classify the occurrence and found it inconclusive. I notice it would occur in temperatures lower then 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Months later the vehicle started flashing various warning lights such as check engine, cruise control, vehicle dynamics control. Took the car to local dealer and was diagnosed as a oxygen sensor. But what started occurring after the repair was startling and dangerous. The vehicle now started stalling out when I pressed on the brakes to stop. On long drives this would not occur. It often happens when driving locally and stopping at intersections. What I learned to and implemented was as the stalling was starting to occur you would get a jittering from the vehicle I would shift the car to neutral and the car would not stall. This is neither the norm or safe, but safer then stalling in an intersection with vehicles coming at you. This issue still continues to occur. I have not bothered with the dealer nor Subaru because my last issue with the transmission was never resolved, I'm able to counter the stalling but my wife who has to go out with my 1yr old son and 10 yr daughter is scared to use the vehicle because if it was to stall in an intersection as she is trying to cross in the vehicle a major accident can occur. Please help and investigate this issue that I am sure it is happening to other Subaru owners. Thank you

- Newark, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission failed to properly downshift causing the vehicle to stall. During the failure, the power steering and power brakes also become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power train torque converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer Subaru city of milwaukee located at 4640 S 27th St, milwaukee, wi 53221 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Consumer stated his daughter [xxx] is the owner of the vehicle.

- Waukesha, WI, USA

2011 Subaru outback with cvt stalls when coming to a abrupt stop. Subaru has a tsb and knows there is an issue with the torque converter. Car is out of the warranty period therefore customer must pay for the fix. This is a major safety issue that should be correct via a recall.

- Spencer, NY, USA

Engine stalling when depressing brakes dash lights all coming on no cruise control no traction control at oil light check engine light. Dangerous in driving this car.Subaru will not help fix

- New Plymouth, ID, USA

Changed out the timing belt as part of recommend service by Subaru only to learn that the head gaskets were leaking and it's a known problem with all Subaru built before 2013. Subaru is aware of the problem, and has created a conditioner that is added to the cooling system as a "band aid."

- Hayward, CA, USA

When driving my vehicle on a highway once reaching the acceleration speed of 65-75 the car sounds as if the gears are slipping and squeal once it kicks in. Stopped at dealership on our way back to our home state. They tested and recommended replacing the cvt. This apparently had an extended warranty in 2017. Will my car still be covered. We have 113K on the car.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also stated that after coming to a complete stop on an incline, the vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no prior warning before the vehicle stalled. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked recall NHTSA campaign number: 10V326000 (power train) with the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 133,000. The VIN was not available.

- Morgantown, WV, USA

My vehicle began to have trouble stalling when I slowed slowed down because the rpms dropped far too low. I was not able to stop properly without threat of stalling. My vehicle has now stalled more than 5 times while on the roads and highways. I feel that my safety is thoroughly at stake when my car suddenly turns off. I am very dissatisfied with the lack of cooperation that Subaru has to given to compensate me. If stalling out was not enough, my car has now begun to squeal and buck during acceleration. I was on vacation when this issue became worse and could barely make it back home for work on Monday. In my research I have found that this is a common problem with legacies & outbacks from the years 2010-2012. I find unethical that all Subaru will do is offer an extended warranty that does not cover me.

- Laurel, DE, USA

When slowing down and making a turn the car shuts off forcing me to put it in park and start it up again while almost being hit by traffic. When coming to a stop also it makes it harder to stop because the engine is trying to keep the car moving. This has happed multiple times and still is.

- Pine Grove, PA, USA

Just had car 120,000 service done early at around 119000 so my 2011 car had just been gone over thoroughly. I am very good about having major services done by authorized dealers too. This particular car had previously shuddered when braking on off ramps for which I would shift car into neutral since it felt as if car transmission was binding similar to how an older non slip 4 wheel drive system would "crab" around turns. I had asked about this a number of times between 60K-120K. However, now my car was stalling whenever I came to a quick stop. Took it back to dealer within a week. Torque converter. I looked into this and see numerous people have been having issues with this transmission and this power train. It appears the manufacturer has only extended the warranty. Have any deaths occurred due to this issue? shifting into neutral to avoid bucking or engine stops on off ramps, or getting hit because you are stationary or stalled in a roadway after braking are issues. I am lucky I had enough money to fix. There appear to be many complaints about it. I actually, because I am an older (not elderly) and more experienced driver, did not have any accident due to this issue. But, I could see this being a issue for a younger driver that could result in a real problem accident or death if they have to fumble to take the car out of drive to prevent bucking or stalling. I had decided to invest and maintain this car for my 15 year old, soon to drive, daughter. However and because of this one issue, I now know it is a unsafe vehicle if it can throw a curve-ball at a young driver by stalling when braking quickly or in a panic braking situation. Having to shift out of gear while still moving to stop off ramp bucking or stalling in braking situtation seem like they could lead to accidents, deaths or unconfirmed deaths due to this problematic torque converter?

- Boonton, NJ, USA

Car shudders and stalls out when braking. Car poses a serious safety risk on the road when this happens.

- Bangor, PA, USA

The car is just shy of 8 years old. The transmission failed causing the car to suddenly stop, shut off and lose power steering while traveling down the road. Currently the engine is leaking exhaust from the engine compartment that can be smelled in the passenger compartment. It is also leaking hot oil from the cylinder head onto the lower exhaust and leaking hot coolant from the radiator. The exhaust and fluid leaks occur when stationary or in motion.

- Upper Sandusky, OH, USA

I purchased this car one week ago from the original owner, and while it tested fine the day I purchased it, depending on how I come to a stop and how hard the brake is pressed, the car stalls. This problem was evident on the second day I owned the car, coming to a stop at a stop sign where I had to break harder than I would have liked. The original owner states no knowledge of the problem. A hazardous situation since this torque converter manufacturer defect causes the vehicle to suddenly and unexpectedly stall when coming to a rapid stop. One week post purchase, now this vehicle suddenly stalls at a stop sign or stop light. It can easily result in an accident. In 2014 Subaru put out a service bulletin recognizing a design flaw in the torque converter and extending the warranty on these vehicles to 100,000 miles. The car I purchased has 157,000. This is not a wear and tear issue. It is a very serious, potentially life-threatening design flaw and Subaru needs to make this an official recall, remedying this hazard. I spoke with corporate headquarters, and they told me that the expense will have to come from my pocket. I am in negotiations with my local Subaru dealer/service center and hope they offer to remedy the situation. Subaru absolutely needs to make this a recall on 2011 vehicles. They themselves acknowledged the defect and corrected it on future models. It seems unreasonable that they are holding owners responsible for the repair since it is not dependent on wear and tear. It is a design flaw.

- Bethlehem, PA, USA

My car has recently started to stall when stoppimg abruptly causing me to be nearly rear ended on several occassions. Subaru issued a notice to its dealer service centers that this was a known issue but did not issue a recall as they should have for this dangerous defect. I have been advised that my Subaru needs a new torque converter and contacting Subaru customer service on the telephone has resulted in no assistance and a promise to call me back that has not been fulfilled. I feel that Subaru should be offering a recall to fix this dangerous problem before someone gets hurt.

- Lawrence, KS, USA

Torque converter issues began at 104,000 miles, but I was not able to get it into Subaru to look at until 108,000. I am now being told that I need to pay for the torque converter replacement. There are known issues with the torque converter affecting driver safety. My vehicle would shut off when coming to a stop, and actually shut off as I came to a stop to cross traffic to enter a shopping center. Multiple times my vehicle shut off at traffic lights and stop signs. My vehicle even shut off when I had to slow down for a car that pulled out in front of me. The delay in me having to restart my car nearly resulted in the vehicles coming up behind running into me due to my car being disabled in traffic. Issues are resulting in near collisions with the affected vehicle. Based on my car being slightly over the 100K miles I must pay out of pocket for the repair. Subaru has not addressed the torque converter known issue in a way to protect driver safety.

- West Reading, PA, USA

Very routinely when coming to a stop from the car moving when you decrease your speed when stopping for a light, traffic, or anything that would require a quick stop, the car will stall out as your speed is less than 10-20 mph and you loose control of the steering, brakes. Ect. This is a huge safety issue and needs to be addressed by Subaru immediately. This can occur on any street, highway and will do this while turning as well. This happens daily in my commute and is a danger to myself and others. It occurs when coming to a stop from a moving position.

- Waterford, MI, USA

When car is coming up to a stop sign it stalls and dies on me and I have to put it in park and start it back up. I had a time where it idled like it was going to die and didn't but it does this 4 to 8 times a day. Not sure what is going on but I almost got hit by a semi truck due to it stalling. Please help this needs to be fixed it is not safe especially when I have small children in my car. I need answers.

- Weed, CA, USA

Vehicle stalls when it comes to a stop due to torque converter malfunction company won't issue recall

- Pulaski, WI, USA