Have Subaru Forrester Transmissions improved since 2012
I like my 2012 Forrester but the automatic transmission is very unresponsive.
For example on the highway when changing lanes, there is a big latency
between the time I push on the accelerator and the time I feel the engine take
off. Are the 2015 or 2016 transmissions any better?
5 Answers
The Subaru CVT's work great until they die prematurely.
If I were you I would complain to Subaru and maybe they will do something about your transmission.
Littlefoot505 answered 6 years ago
I don't know about your issue, but I hear Subaru is one of the only companies that makes a decent CVT, however, CVT's are infamous for exactly the issue you're having, so I think your best bet may be to go with a manual transmission.
Subaru had to extend the CVT warranty due to all the problems!!
TheSubaruGuruBoston answered 6 years ago
It's really more about which 2.5i motor you have. The older SOHC EA25, although using a somewhat-variable cam, could not provide as much torque for mid-rpm passing as the newer FB DOHC motor. They spec nearly identically, but it's clear that the newer iteration has stronger drivability...and nets +1mpg to boot. I don't when the FB25 debuted in the Forester; it was 2013 for the Legacy/OB.
