2012 impreza manual or cvt problems

On my wifes car i noticed a few months back some strange behaviour regarding the cvt, while accelerating on the highway not full throttle the rpms would dip. I understand rpm will be high 1800 when started cold. See image below, it was 3 months or 3,000 miles innthe first. Affected vehicle owners were notified by the automaker of the warranty. Therefore, some explanations may be for equipment not installed on your vehicle. Everyone but subaru and nissan are phasing them out for. Subaru corporation is offering consumers an extended warranty on the continuously variable transmission cvt on approximately 1. First was a manual on my 2002 wrx, second the auto tranny on my 2007 impreza, now the cvt on my 2012 impreza. The worst complaints are not shifting properly, failure, and random acceleration in reverse. Tsb 1690r this tsb covered the 2010 2012 legacy and outback following customers experienced sensations similar to coming to a stop in a manual transmission and failing to depress the clutch. The 2012 subaru impreza has been recalled 6 times by nhtsa. Subaru 2012 impreza quick reference manual pdf download. View and download subaru 2012 impreza quick reference manual online.

My 2012 impreza needed a quart of oil added every 2,0003,000 miles starting when i bought it brand new in 2012. I bought the 2012 impreza hatchback new in july 2012. Subaru, nissan, bmw mini, audi, toyota, honda, and gm all have the same problems. Subie and their trannys have problems, dont keep one past the. I wanted to pose questions about the transmission here on some things i have noticed. The metal was a nice touch because not only is it generally stronger, but its also believed to. To check for problems affecting your car, select your make and model below. Find the most common issues based on car owner complaints. Nov 29, 2017 subarus lineartronic cvt reliability the lineartronic design uses two hydraulically operated pulleys connected by a metal chain. The cvt transmission in twopedal imprezas has also come in for criticism. I have a 2012 imreza sport premium with 2 liter engine and cvt. Used 2012 subaru impreza options the only option available on base 2. In place of the tdi i bought a 2012 impreza sport premium hatchback with a 5speed manual. Brett discusses the internal workings of the subaru cvt transmission and.

Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year. Since the dealer is across town we have spent a lot of time in the past 5 years attending to these problems g g. Subaru impreza questions cvt transmission failure cargurus. Fa dit hi i know there is another thread on dyno difference its a bit inconclusive but i would like to ask people who have driven both, as to. In the manual version of the impreza, that system amounted to a. Tap theto learn more about the most common 2012 subaru impreza problems. The contact stated that while approaching a traffic stop, the vehicle stalled and all of the warning lamps illuminated. With the cvt, the 2012 fivedoor fares even better, returning 2736 versus 2026 with the. The impreza offers a choice between a 5speed manual transmission or a continuously variable automatic transmission cvt. Although we dont have test figures for the previous impreza 2. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Hello, i recently bought a 2012 subaru outback premium with the 2. By simulating the operation of a manual transmission, the lineartronic cvts manual mode increases driver involvement and makes the vehicle more fun to drive. We took this 2014 model for a spin to see how it does out on the road.

For 2012, the subaru impreza got an new engine and transmission, mainly to increase its fuel economy. So that is a big strike against the impreza for me vs. The issues have forced subaru to extend their cvt warranty. At this entry spec level you still get six speaker ipodusb audio, bluetooth, cruise, climatecontrol airconditiong, and a 4.

Since new the engine remains at high idle fo r a couple of. Subaru is recalling certain model year 20102012 legacy and outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or cvt transmission and an audiovox remote engine starter res accessory, certain model year 201220 impreza vehicles equipped with a cvt transmission and an audiovox remote engine starter res accessory, and certain model year. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 216 2012 impreza models nationwide. The cvt transmission on my 2012 subaru impreza completely failed at. Wrx, forester, impreza, legacy, crosstrek watch this guide so you dont mess up your cvt or differential by filling up the wrong.

It is simply an indicator of the oil consumption problem, or other problems such as emissions system, ignition system, or fuel injection system etc. In the impreza manual the awd system is mechanical, meaning power. The 2012 impreza manages to achieve good fuel economy with a conventional port fuel injection, which is simpler and less likely to have problems. The metal was a nice touch because not only is it generally stronger, but its also believed to reduce the annoying noise associated with cvts called cvt whine. The fivespeed manual transmission didnt help matters, as its widely spaced cogs let engine speed drop off more than a sixspeed would, further. Subaru continuously variable transmission cvt lemon law case. Its closest competitor is the 2012 mini cooper countryman s all4 with a 6speed manual transmission. Im going to disagree with daniel with regard to the 5speed being noisier. In addition, the average 2012 subaru impreza outback sport in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the ac on only some of the time.

The cvt transmission on my 2012 subaru impreza completely failed at 55,000 miles and luckily was replaced under the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty. To see how frequently 2012 subaru outback problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Jun 24, 20 a few of our staffers have complained about our longterm 2012 subaru impreza for its continuously variable transmission cvt automatic. First was a manual on my 2002 wrx, second the auto tranny on. Facing complaints, subaru offers extended warranties on 1. Thought i would try and find out if anyone owns, or has owned a 2012 subaru impreza, with the 6 speed cvt, or at least can pass some feedback on about how it drives. I have a cvt now sentra and its nice and quiet on the highway and gets good fe better than its epa ratings, but funtodrive its not. Tsb 1690r this tsb covered the 20102012 legacy and outback. Ok 6 speed manual, 100% convince by your clever explanation. A few of our staffers have complained about our longterm 2012 subaru impreza for its continuously variable. Sep 07, 2017 three consumer groups say subaru is wrong to offer an extended warranty on problematic transmissions that may cause stalling. Subaru did an oil test and replaced the short block at 50,000 odometer.

Used 2012 subaru impreza for sale with photos cargurus. Page 1 2012 impreza quick reference guide page 2 this quick reference guide applies to all impreza models. Sep 14, 2014 for 2012, the subaru impreza got an new engine and transmission, mainly to increase its fuel economy. Subaru continuously variable transmission cvt lemon. Most of the complaints have called out the transmission for being slow to respond to driver inputs especially for acceleration. In my own opinion get a brand new one 2017 if you can, i have a 2014 impreza with 66k and its a great commuter, i took a 101mile trip and back and it used gas like if i only drove 3040miles. Three consumer groups say subaru is wrong to offer an extended warranty on problematic transmissions that may cause stalling.

The north american 2012 impreza is powered by a dualcam 148hp 2. I was surprised by the cvt and paddle shifters and the very quick throttle response from a stop which was a sharp contrast from the dual clutch setup of a. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The worst complaints are engine, transmission, and accessories interior problems. With the cvt, the 2012 fivedoor fares even better, returning 2736 versus 2026 with the old fourspeed. Subaru is recalling certain 2012 model year subaru impreza 4door and station wagon vehicles except wrxsti models. First was a manual on my 2002 wrx, second the auto tranny on my 2007 impreza, now. All single speed cvt have the same problems with reliability.

Since about 12,000 miles, i cant go more than 2,5003,000 miles without needing a quarter of oil. Jul 07, 2017 subaru has begun offering an extended warranty for the automatic transmission on about 1. By simulating the operation of a manual transmission, the lineartronic cvt s manual mode increases driver involvement and makes the vehicle more fun to drive. By incorporating chain drive in the cvt s design, subaru was able to engineer a m ore compact unit. On my wifes car i noticed a few months back some strange. Watch before you screw up your subaru cvt transmission. The lineartronic design uses two hydraulically operated pulleys connected by a metal chain. Everyone but subaru and nissan are phasing them out for naeu. Search over 14,600 listings to find the best local deals. After going over all my fluids, i discovered that there was no way to check the transmission fluid. Instead there should be a recall with every vehicle fixed.