2010 Subaru Legacy Transmission & Powertrain Problems
Transmission & Powertrain complaints account for 49 of 145 total complaints on the 2010 Subaru Legacy (34%), including a manual transmission lubrication recall (10V326000). Median mileage at failure is 100,000 miles, with 3 crashes and 1 injury reported.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 49
- 34% of 145
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 100,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicle stalls or shuts off unexpectedly when coming to a stop, sometimes requiring the driver to shift into park and restart.
- Sudden loss of acceleration or hesitation of several seconds when pulling away from a stop, over a speed bump, or merging into traffic, followed by an abrupt lurch forward.
- Automatic CVT-equipped cars lose power steering and ABS assist momentarily when downshifting between 15 and 35 mph, especially with the AC running.
- Manual (6-speed) transmission owners report a lubrication-related failure where the engine suddenly revs toward redline while in reverse with the clutch engaged.
- Brakes reportedly fail to engage during low-speed maneuvers such as parking, in at least one case leading to a rollaway crash.
- Vehicle shakes and stalls when braking hard to a rapid stop, sometimes at highway speed.
When 2010 Subaru Legacy transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 8, 2010, latest Sep 7, 2023.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Subaru Legacy
- NHTSA 10V326000Jul 20, 2010Transmission & Powertrain809 vehicles
Power train:manual transmission
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from april 28 through june 23, 2010. Due to a programming error, a lubrication hole within the 6-speed manual transmission was omitted.
Risk: If the transmission gears are not properly lubricated, a groaning sound may begin to develop alerting the driver of a problem. If the sound is ignored and no action is taken, the gears will eventually break and this condition will lead to vehicle power loss, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by drilling an oil lubrication hole and, if necessary, replace the internal parts with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on july 28, 2010. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Legacy model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2010 Subaru Legacy have transmission problems?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 49 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Legacy, 34% of all complaints filed for that model year, with a median failure mileage of 100,000 miles.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 Subaru Legacy?
- Yes. Recall 10V326000 covers 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles with a 6-speed manual transmission, addressing a programming error that left a lubrication hole improperly drilled.
- What transmission symptoms do 2010 Legacy owners report?
- Owners describe stalling at stops, hesitation followed by sudden acceleration, loss of power steering and ABS during downshifts, and in one case a sudden engine rev toward redline in a manual transmission.
- Did the transmission issues cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data ties 3 crashes and 1 injury to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2010 Legacy.
- How does the 2010 Legacy compare to other years for this problem?
- The 2010 model year's 34% share of complaints tied to Transmission & Powertrain is higher than most later years, though 2012 reported a higher share at 38%.