How do I request a partial refund from Subaru for an expensive and early transmission overhaul?

Asked by Todd Mar 09, 2016 at 05:51 PM about the 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium Hatchback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

At just under 102,000 miles, I received a number of warning lights that
forced me into a Subaru dealer the next day. Four days later, and after a
visit from their regional tech rep, they were able to diagnose the problem:
defective lockout solenoid in the CVT, requiring a new valve body and CVT
overhaul. 13 days after dropping it off the repairs were complete (parts
were delayed). Total cost: $1144. This seems like a major repair that came
way too early for a Subaru. Not what I expected.

1 Answer

20

My Toyota had 300K miles on it and never had problems with the trans, I think 100K is to early for a transmission failure! shame on Subaru!

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    TheSubaruGuruBoston
    Reputation
    3,490
  • #2
    Nick Eidemiller
    Reputation
    910
  • #3
    Guybrarian
    Reputation
    830
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Subaru Crosstrek
45 Great Deals out of 1,365 listings starting at $5,995
Used Subaru Impreza WRX
3 Great Deals out of 22 listings starting at $7,995
Used Subaru Legacy
27 Great Deals out of 210 listings starting at $3,495
Used Subaru Forester
25 Great Deals out of 1,365 listings starting at $3,995
Used Subaru Outback
52 Great Deals out of 1,084 listings starting at $3,495
Used Honda Civic
186 Great Deals out of 4,226 listings starting at $2,499
Used Toyota Corolla
139 Great Deals out of 2,287 listings starting at $3,495
Used Mazda MAZDA3
89 Great Deals out of 1,278 listings starting at $2,966
Used Toyota Camry
45 Great Deals out of 1,150 listings starting at $3,900
Used Subaru Impreza WRX STI
15 listings starting at $14,950
Used Honda Accord
53 Great Deals out of 1,019 listings starting at $2,995
Used Toyota RAV4
124 Great Deals out of 2,931 listings starting at $6,950
Used Honda CR-V
156 Great Deals out of 4,959 listings starting at $440

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.