Subaru outback jerky acceleration reddit 5 is really good, Forester okay, Outback not so much. Not sure if winter has to do anything with it. Yours sounds like something a bit different. I have a 2018 Subaru Outback with about 85K miles. Been experiencing sluggish acceleration especially driving up hill with my 06 Outback 2. 4l Turbo Boxer, who knows? Aug 1, 2024 · The throttle is way too touchy and takes time to learn to take it easy on the go pedal. 5i - especially for highway merging, driving in the mountains/at higher elevation, etc. I then had two instances of a total loss of power while on the highway. 5i Premium, currently with about 105k miles on the clock. Jul 4, 2017 · Recently my 2015 Forester XT was serviced (30 K) at the Subaru dealership. My guess is that Subaru, or the rental car company, has a work around to cut down on complaints for the rental. It has been jerking during the normal acceleration recently. 5 engine in a legacy and felt it was underpowered there and the XT gives the Outback excellent acceleration for highway merging and passing. Our Outback has this feature and we are still getting used to it after 10 months. I’m worried about making a mistake… I’m looking for a used outback. Our 2010 Legacy drives and accelerates smoother than our 2019 Ascent. That said, the people in here are speaking the truth - it’s the CVT and it’s ubiquitous across all of their cars as the definitive Subaru automatic transmission. I swapped out the rav4 and got another outback. It will be my first car I’ve bought myself. Also Rav4 is much smaller than Outback. 2015 Subaru Outback, base, 2. No check engine lights, seemed to drive okay from my test drive around the area where I bought it. Kind of tugs forwards. Conclusion: I am 36 and ready to join the old lady club of Subaru Outback owners. Jun 15, 2022 · A few months ago I had a similar experience with my 15' Outback (albeit the 2. It' The Subaru Outback with the 2. I have 115k miles on my 2018 Outback now and it drives like an extension of my body. 0R L. 5 NA Outback and have zero regrets. Thank you for all the great information here. - The infotainment system on the outback is only two years older than the Alltrack, but it feels ancient by comparison. The one thing I’d change is the engine. Relax and drive slower, you'll arrive at the traffic light 1 second later. Today, though, I noticed that at a red light my car struggled to move forward when I pressed the gas. The car had the auto start/stop feature but it was permanently disabled. My 24 Outback 2. For example when slowing down before a stop light but not completely stopping before it turns green, and when I just slightly give some gas it jerks/jumps Subaru_Outback is a place for owners and enthusiasts to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, etc. My outback doesn't have nearly the acceleration my trucks have. After driving the 2. 5 is incredibly underwhelming when it comes to acceleration but it's really going to be a daily driver for me I'd still like the ability to tow a small trailer with it incase I need to move Subaru_Outback is a place for owners and enthusiasts to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, etc. It seems to be in every gear, definitely worse in warm weather, and it's more of a "flat spot" in the fuel map program. That’s why Subaru enthusiasts only drive manual - because the CVT sucks. 5i vs 3. I'm looking for newer 20/21 models and noticed V6 has been phased out by the 2. Seems more prevalent when warm. I drive a 2001 Subaru Forester with 126,000 miles. The Outback’s torque is also reduced. The Forester is right at the end of the 2023 cycle and orders on new 2023s close Friday August 4th. Discuss all things Impreza, share your ride, get maintenance tips, and find advice on performance mods and DIY projects. Members Online Just discovered this handy little contraption for keeping the trunk bed up in my 2020. Jerky acceleration at beginning of first gear . Making it shift ruins all that. It was as if it had shifted into neutral- I could rev the engine, but with no acceleration (I think this was Limp At the current rate, the entire Outback will consist entirely of cladding & unpainted plastic within 2 generations or refreshes. 6R but prices has crept high and most have 50k+ miles even on latter years. Original owner. Sep 5, 2011 · I have 2001 Outback 2. I found that I prefer the power/acceleration of the 3. It is not a place to buy/sell/trade or spread negativity/hate. Members Online I bought my first car today! Welcome to r/SubaruImpreza! 🚗 Join our community of Subaru Impreza enthusiasts. Even here in a hilly part of SoCal in orange county, it doesn't take much more than a third of the throttle to keep up with traffic, and climbing the hills is rarely above 2500 RPMs. The 2. 5 V6 and the CVT was awesome. There is also a process to recalibrate the throttle responsiveness (it doesn't change what the car is capable of, it just adjusts the mappings between your foot on the pedal and the response from the throttle) that anyone can do in their ga May 30, 2021 · My 2020 Outback XT has a jerky sensation at rpm ~ 1100 and flat road speed of 20-30. Posted by u/none_left_for_you - 3 votes and 3 comments It has 0 acceleration - when I’ve timed it from a stop it goes 0-60 at around 10. I had an issue with my car (2011 WRX STI) a while ago and just wanted to post what worked for me to fix it so that others can possibly search it in the future. I dropped off my 2024 Outback Wilderness for some diagnostic work related to the throttle not closing all the way when driving down hill. I have noticed that the accelerator feels very sensitive and so when i accelerate there is a jerk when the car speeds up. I have a 2022 Forester and recently I’ve been having very sporadic acceleration issues. Outback is wide and long, more stable. Posted by u/Nathan_Panda_ - 7 votes and 5 comments Subaru_Outback is a place for owners and enthusiasts to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, etc. Then a check engine light appears , dealer says dirty oil, charge add on to flush and service oil, that it’s better, since it’s a turbo…$500 later, it drives great for a week or two then sputters at times. Probably too early to tell on mileage but with typical mixed road/ highway use it looks to be more efficient to the degree of around 20 miles or so per tank. When it does, it jerks around the first shifting point of the simulated gear shift. Members Online I fixed my bumper! The forester is designed to give you a more SUV feel because of the extra 2 inches in the seating area, the Outback gives your a more sedan feel but with room due to the wagon style, all in all the outback because of the wider wheel base, length it can be a dang smooth ride compared to forester the forester is still smooth I love mine but i Jun 27, 2022 · Hello everyone, I have a 2015 gen5 Outback 2. Slow as hell and so slow it's dangerous trying to maneuver into traffic. Go to Subaru_Outback r/Subaru View community ranking In the Top 5% of largest communities on Reddit. Members Online TKRKAK Posted by u/Duzand - 4 votes and 5 comments There's an immense amount of programming that has gone in to the behavior of the CVT. I have a 2006 Subaru outback and when I start accelerating from a stop my car feels like a piston is misfiring but Oct 16, 2016 · Stutter/jerky acceleration and idle issue Jump to Latest 5. Nov 9, 2024 · Hi everyone, I have a 2001 Subaru outback 2. Ive owned a forester and 2 cx-5s. It is super noticeable after letting off the gas and just coasting to a stop. I put my trust in a local mechanic/dealer referred to me. Considering buying an outback but each car that I test drive jerks at low speed. Bigger the vehicle the lower to weight ratio isn’t as good. Please read the rules, they will be enforced. Not specific to turning or bumps. There’d also be times of jerky acceleration while already in motion. 39K subscribers in the Subaru_Outback community. Seems this is pretty common to Subarus. Talking with other Subaru owners: I had a friend with a 2016 Subaru Forester (her second Forester) drive with me while the vehicle was experiencing "jerky" behavior. So it must have been delivered to my dealer by a driver who was pushing it hard. I’ve done a lot of research as to upgrades, wheels, etc. Members Online unamused443 It's me again with my damned '03 EJ253 Legacy 5mt. When I switch off the AC, car seems to accelerate normally as before. Outback easier to reach roofrack since it’s a Mazda makes a great looking vehicle and the interior has aged well. I was just driving a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross as a rental and the simulated 8 speed CVT was a jerky / hunty dreadful mess. Sometimes smoke billows out of the exhaust. I asked the kid at Subaru who told me that there is a feature to control the acceleration but my car does not have that option. Ok I know this is going to sound a little stupid, but your P2751 for the "speed sensor C" is the secondary speed sensor and the P2747 for "sensor B" is the primary speed sensor. 5L 4cyl model). Then when I get closer to oil change interval it’s sluggish. Like I slams Into drive and jerky in the start. I pasted the link to YouTube that captured the symptom. It had superior drivability in that acceleration was smooth and seamless. It sounds like it’s running smooth, i checked the oil and water and they seem fine. Sometimes there is a hesitation on acceleration. BTW the Toyota kept suffering the same failure the Subaru never had a HG issue again had it 12yrs and put 180K on it sold it with no HG issues 100% working even did a 2500 mile road trip with it just before selling it. 6r engines. When my 2005 Legacy 3. I thought the outback is more responsive and is more fun to drive. Background information: My wife and I ordered the Wilderness on 6/16/21 after shopping around for a replacement for her 2002 Jeep Wrangler. I've noticed that this happens in many situations: from dead stop at a light, from normal acceleration when driving and even at times when turning from dead stop - no rhyme or reason. 5 is the slowest vehicle in its class taking almost 11 seconds to hit 60 mph. So slow in fact that I ordered a Tesla all wheel drive,after 10 months of Subaru ownership, that does 0 to 60 about 2. The 2007 Murano with the 3. ) but I still have some jerky and bad shifts so I'm certainly not a master. Subaru felt more like an appliance without much I test drove a 2016 OB Limited 2. Subaru was a bit more rugged in heavy snow perhaps but having had a GTI VR6 before the Subaru the cx-5s won me over with their manual mode transmissions that can engine brake and hold a gear while accelerating, making them way more fun to drive. How heavily should I weigh something like that? This is in response to your boilerplate letter of May 25, 2024. Maybe it’s like an electric car, IDK? Paddle shifting made it sporty when needed too. Jul 16, 2013 · Jerky Acceleration Issue Resolved Thanks to all who replied to help me. Members Online Five years later, and I just found this. I contacted handful o I currently own a 2017 Nissan Murano, which has a 260 hp engine. This subreddit has gone dark as part of a mass protest against Reddit's recent API changes, which break third-party apps and moderation tools. I am currently in the market for a Subaru outback between the years 2022 and 2024 specifically would the 2. The last six months or maybe longer, the car has been making some very minor wobble while gently accelerating through the 17 to 20 mph range, occasionally as high as 25 mph before smoothing out. Ascent 22 and newer seems to be more reliable. When cruising at a given speed, the CVT will place the transmission in the optimum “gear” to maximize efficiency (which generally means keeping your engine speed low). Hello, I just recently purchased my first Subaru Outback premium. This isn't an issue for me, really, because I use spotify and google maps off my phone. When you're decelerating, the transmission has to change ratios at exactly the same speed as the vehicle is decelerating, and if it's not 100% perfect, you'll get a lurch. Not all the time, but enough to notice the pattern it will kind of cha-cha-cha-chug a bit in the middle of the accel. It has about 111k miles. Goes away with acceleration, but is very annoying driving at constant speed on flat roads, mostly around town. 6R engine compared to the 2. Great acceleration. 3mpg. I've gotten to the point where I can competently drive it around (no stalling at lights, can start on a hill, etc. 5i Limited, 2009 Audi A3 2. Perfect. 5 NA motor. I have 2. Thinking about getting an Outback but a little concerned about the unintended acceleration lawsuit that includes Outbacks… Hey guys, I have a 2005 Subaru Outback, it has roughly 230,000km on it. All-road, crossover, gravel, monster-cross, road-plus, supple tires, steel frames, vintage bikes, hybrids, commuting, bike touring, bikepacking, fatbiking, single-speeds, fixies, Frankenbikes with ragbag parts and specs, etc. Hopefully it’s nothing. Lately I have been observing, that the car jerks in the morning or if it’s sitting for long period of time. 5L (250k miles). Members Online Got rid of the cx50 for this beauty Oct 17, 2021 · On those days, acceleration also feels somewhat difference. Aug 6, 2011 · So I've got the herky jerky acceleration sometimes. 5i. I went from a 2018 3. Ever since, acceleration has been jerky when the AC is on. Sometimes it's smooth as butter. I feel like the outback wilderness is truly a multipurpose vehicle with space for 4 adults and cargo, off road capabilities, and the ability to tow a trailer. It’s been about 3 years since the transmission issues have been officially acknowledged and Subaru is still insisting on dragging out the process by replacing everything before replacing the transmission as a last resort. Hello friends I know this thread probably gets posted often but I couldn't find one, I'm looking at getting a 2012-2015 outback and I can't eecide between the 3. However, I’m having trouble finding a more recent discussion online about 2. 6 Outback to a 2019 LE Hybrid. It had an immaculate CarFax with tons of maintenance records primarily from the big Subaru dealership here in Austin. Hey all, 2017 OB 170k mileage. I wished there was an option to turn off the fake shifts. And now we have to wait for that recall to address the erratic acceleration. are all fair game here. Sometimes I’d have no response for a couple seconds and then it would finally engage. The Outback is a midsize station wagon and if you look at that segment which isn’t much or compare it to two row midsize crossovers there really isn’t any under 200 horsepower except the Outback. Hi all, so I got an '07 outback recently in manual transmission. 4L turbo. A couple of months ago, my 2008 XT MT started having an issue where under acceleration the car would seemingly "surge. 5 on I70 you really notice how slow it is. We got it in the Autumn Green Metallic color. First of all my mechanical knowledge is rather limited when it comes to autos so please bare with me. I'm still amazed what I can do in my bone stock 11 outback with the 2. Love the turbo and power. Members Online Special ordered a ‘25 Onyx and it finally arrived yesterday! I am looking to purchase a used Outback for hiking/camping/road trips/mountain excursions, as a daily driver, and to use as a part-time micro-camper. Depends on your situation and expectations of course -- the 2. All of a sudden tonight while driving home I tried to open the throttle to 100% and the car was acting as if it was only open to 20% the car just slowly accelerates of the line. Oct 4, 2016 · 2. I personally have driven the 2. 6r and the 2. Maintenance performed to meet or beat manufacturer suggestions. It’s been driving fine, although the transmission was always a little jerky. And it never stops, as the drive by wire system learns from how a driver drives it and modifies the program over time. Jun 26, 2019 · I have the 2. Is this normal? Posted by u/BarryLonx - 3 votes and 3 comments Just as the title suggests, have a 6 months old outback limited. I would tell anyone who asks the onyx is what you probably want. 5 Outback with 10800 miles on it. 5L. I really enjoyed that. Acceleration is needed on a sports track to win a second or two. 4-liter turbocharged engine only offers 183kW of power (or 245 horsepower). Traded in my lightly tuned WRX for a 2. Is there anything I can do to improve its performance? I assume a new air intake or cat back wouldn’t do much but I’m open to whatever. RAV4 hybrid kills it in fuel economy, like less than half the fuel burn of the OB. It is quite difficult to compare these vehicles, because in my opinion, Rav4 is short and high, giving it less stability on the roads. Modern vehicles use crank and cam sensors to fire the spark plugs at the perfect time. Second time - wildly unpredictable acceleration, smooth at light throttle, extremely jerky at high throttle (bucking bronco kind of bad). More torque = faster acceleration. 0R is cold, acceleration is jerky, unresponsive and uneven. The 2024 Foresters are a complete mystery at this point, PHEV, 2. 5, CVT. Would not buy Rav4 again, but would choose Outback Here’s my 5000 Mile review of the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness. I have the slower 4 cylinder and the acceleration, especially merging onto the freeway, is obnoxiously low. That correspondence stated that my 2022 Subaru Outback’s inspection of May 21, 2024, did not reveal any manufacturing defect that caused the unanticipated acceleration of my vehicle on April 26, 2024. I did some reading online and everything I’ve read says to avoid the 2015-2020 outback’s. When under VERY LIGHT acceleration (from stationary or very low speeds), it felt like the car was surging its power in short, jumpy little bursts, up until about 35kmh (this didn't happen if I applied more throttle). 4t is the fastest car in its class taking 5. There can be a lurch if you’re shifting from reverse to drive and don’t give it a second to shift. There isn’t jerky acceleration from a dead stop like a red light. 3. 6R. When I got it home I was exploring and saw the average gas mileage was only 12. (When I say adequate, this is now a 70+ year old's opinion, not my sports car racing's younger self). It's jerky when driving and sometimes dies when idling. The Australian 2023 Outback 2. :29: I replaced plugs with NGK and fitted new set NGK plug wires; fitted new air filter; cleaned throttle body and IACV and problem of jerky, hesitant acceleration is resolved. 4t and the 2. The beginning: I bought a 2008 Subaru Outback 2. The AWD systems are barely comparable; the Subaru is so much better that it’s night and day. At cruising speed and at altitude you are going to hit peak boost relatively quickly, and the torque band is flat producing peak torque from 2,000-4,800rpm. . Would like to figure it out. 2004, MT. r/subaruoutback A chip A close button A chip A close button The Onyx gives you everything good about the outback and a full size spare. As previously mentioned, the car is a 4 cylinder AWD 04 Subaru Outback 84,000 miles. Since I do clearly know I did not missed the brake for the Purchased an 09 Subaru Outback about 8 months ago with 140k mi on it. Oct 10, 2020 · Valve Cover Gasket - Subaru (13272AA24A) Valve Cover Gasket - Subaru (13270AA29A) Spark Plug Tube Seal - Subaru (10966AA042) - 4 here is a link to MrSubaru1387 great instructional video on how to do it: Hello all! I’ve been deep diving into the idea of buying a Subaru Outback once out of college (in 4 months or so). I do wish I had better mileage, but if I my car was totaled and I stayed with the outback I would look for the xt again. 5 cvt with just shy of 120k miles on the clock. I don't think these are common symptoms of a bad alternator, but as a complete car nublet I dunno! I checked the voltage coming from the alternator. 5 with 116k miles. I never have mine hang, shift weird, lag, or do anything else, because I know how to drive it and where it likes the throttle in every situation. I have learned a ton. 2in ADF lift with spacers. I'm not sure if this was the difference between the cars or if it was something I missed during my first test drive. Oct 21, 2013 · Subaru did a HG job long out of warranty same deal sorry this should not have happened we will fix it for you have a nice day. Feb 11, 2016 · "the vehicle doesn't engage the gear smoothly at the start, it starts with small jerk" and another one responding "Yeah It Jerks during initial acceleration". L. After driving it around a bit, I noticed that the shifting jerks a little. It gives me 14. I was experiencing sluggish acceleration and what seemed to me like delayed response, since we bought our Outback (2015 2. This. Let's share our knowledge and passion for Subaru Imprezas together. I had an outback, bought a rav4- you thought the outback's responsiveness is bad- rav4 is much worse. 5 for reference) I had always been pretty unimpressed with the performance of it but for a long time I just chalked it up to Subaru's not being speed machines with the exception of the the STI, but I also noticed driving my brother's 2016 Crosstrek that it was more Sep 8, 2009 · ACCELERATION FLAT SPOT? '09 XT 5MT Hi Y'all - I recently purchased an '09 Outback XT 5MT and have since complained to Subaru about exactly what you've stated. To add to this, gasoline engines generally produce more torque at higher engine speeds (think 3000-4000). So now I'm really hoping they didn't screw up the CVT programming in the Wilderness Outback. Also, the only reason they have a CVT in this is because Subaru has moved away from conventional automatics all together. 8 months later, my confidence in them and their subsequent maintenance has nearly all but eroded. Haven't tried S#. No issues in the town either. 6R with 139k miles on it for about $9,000. Bean USDM - 198,000mi/317,000km I was totally let down by the CX-5 and CX-50. Apr 13, 2016 · I now have around 22k miles on my 2015 3. Just in the last ~1000 miles, I've noticed that I can leave somewhere, apply constant throttle, and between 20-30mph, the car will abruptly accelerate like a traditional automatic dropping down 1 gear. Members Online PerceptionOrganic672 This is an adventure-biking sub dedicated to the vast world that exists between ultralight road racing and technical singletrack. I haven't test drove the newer models yet. I have just put in a bottle of seafoam, maybe that helps. I'll also keep the outback for now though. ++ We look forward to seeing you later, and thank you for your understanding. Members Online Finally did it and joined the club Apr 13, 2018 · Current Subarus: 2018 Crosstrek Limited, 2022 Forester Limited Retired Subarus: 1998 Forester, 2001 Forester, 2011 Outback. I’m having an issue where between 1800-2300 rpm’s if I’m not accelerating quickly the car stutters or slips like it’s fighting me to give it more gas. If you want to get into trouble, you can do over 100 mph even on 2. I actually don't like the fake shifts. +1 to this. The problem/ complaint that many people have issue with is that the CVT either had issues (gen 4 and 5 I believe are more prevalent?) , or they don't like the fact that Subaru has programmed it to feel like a geared transmission, where there are pauses and surges in acceleration that simulate positive gearing. But on other days, the Outback drives like charm. I wanted to post what "solved" this issue for me. 5 Subaru, no issues having 3 adults and luggage during a 700 mile trip throughout the mountains. Subaru insists it is normal and it has gotten less and less frequent over time but might just be me changing my driving style. 4-liter turbocharged engine only provides 350Nm of torque (or 258 lb-ft of torque). Looking for 3. I feel it was perfectly engineered for drivability and was both confused and disappointed with Subaru’s approach using fake, lurching, shift points. 4 L turbo engine/XT models. Steering was a bit better I guess, but the ride was super stiff and harsh. I noticed when getting up to speed on the interstate today that the car sputters, to the point where I am getting no power and the rev-limiter is going crazy. May 15, 2024 · Good morning. Members Online Issues with 2022 Jan 28, 2020 · It feels sort of like in a traditional automatic where it goes to shift from 3rd to 4th just at a point where you request more acceleration, so it goes back to 3rd except all in the span of about half a second. 5 isn't fast, but it's not as dog slow as it's reputation, it scoots along just fine IMO. Never had an issue with it, but in the last few days I have begun to experience some jerkiness when accelerating within the 1,000-2,000 RPM range. Thanks! Subaru_Outback is a place for owners and enthusiasts to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, etc. No real work has been completed within the past 6 months aside from oil changes, air filter change, brake pad replacement, and tire rotations. This is the first manual car I've ever owned so I had to teach myself how to drive it. 5 seconds. 2018 Outback 2. I don't think I would have been happy with less power. ++ The sub will remain private for at least 48hr from 0000UTC on 12th June 2023. Sometimes from 2-3K RPM's in 2nd or 3rd gear it will have jerky accleration. Trying to identify this clicking that only appears under acceleration load. That said. AUS=The Australian 2023 Outback 2. No CEL. Stiff steering at low speeds - 2004 Subaru Outback In the market. - Primitive Racing skid plates under the engine, transmission, and rear diff, plus the snow shield and Fumoto valve. 5Ltr Manual with 75,000Kms on the clock. com and another car magazine (can't remember which) that found the same issue. Perceptions are that it cold starts better, runs a little smoother, seems less jerky on Auto Engine Stop/Starts, and smoother acceleration. I have my 2019. I love the thing. There is a decent jerk right before you get down to about 10 mph or so. 8 seconds. Made some U-turns. I commute about to work and can take up to 1 and half in stop and go and this Outback can drive it self, stop go, steering just set the speed and go. Wife has a CRV and the Outback cargo area feels more usable due to the length of it. Why is no talking about this feature? I just bought a 2024 Outback premium and the Adaptive cruise control is amazing. When pinched, exhaust gasses can’t escape, and you’ll feel a jerking sensation (or a lack of power). Nov 7, 2023 · The Outback XT and Ascent prices overlap, so it's worth cross-shopping. Members Online The milk refrigerator at my job was left open overnight. Could this be a problem with the accelerator pedal? With the Dutch forums I get no further So, my '02 subaru outback is running really rough. My understanding is it’s because of the double clutch set up of the 9 speed, but I don’t know enough if that’s true. I have both, 2022 Subaru Outback and 2019 Rav4. Engine Timing. Once the engine has warmed up a bit (about 10 minutes of driving does the trick) acceleration smooths out and everything is great. It doesn’t happen all the time. I heard they did it because people could feel a negative change in acceleration (jerk-4th derivative of position) and confused this feeling with slowing down or a negitive change in velocity (acceleration-3rd derivative of position) because you go from 0-50 faster Do not buy one unless you get the turbo. 5L (non-turbo as far as I can tell) with 220k miles. If you're an android user you'll want a 23 or newer Outback for full screen AA (or an 18-19), if you're ios then any Outback 18 or newer will have full screen CarPlay; all Ascents support full screen AA/CP. I just picked up a loaner car from my friendly Subaru dealer and I thought my driving impressions might be of some value. 5i, 45,000 miles. The Outback just feels a little sluggish by comparison. The so call Subaru team review the EDR and "inspected " the car and after 2 months the answer was, the car is OK. The Onyx is already more capable than anyone who isn't genuinely off roading needs. In the Crosstrek the 2. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. I'm wondering if this is expected behavior from the car, or if there's something wrong. Subaru_Outback is a place for owners and enthusiasts to show off their rides, discuss modifications… May 5, 2018 · I have 2011 outback with cvt. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now problem with jerky acceleration at low speed . 0R 5EAT - 305,000km/191,000mi New to me: 2008 3. Instead of smooth acceleration when I slowly push the gas pedal down it’s sort of softly a herky jerky acceleration. I was wondering if anyone has done any performance modifications or knows about the performance modification capabilities of the 2020 Outback XT. It's a game changer. This is in the auto mode, not the manual mode. 5, I keep hearing that the 2. I seriously love everything about this Subaru Outback. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. 0T Quattro, 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP 5MT Save Share Reply Quote Like Subaru_Outback is a place for owners and enthusiasts to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, etc. Thanks ! Don’t like the auto stop start. I’ve had my 2017 Outback for a few years and love it. There are two ways that your Subaru Outback’s engine can be out of time. May 6, 2018 · 2017 2. I’m second owner and drive it rarely and have the opposite of a lead foot. Other reviews report that Subaru has removed all the CVT downsides for the 2015 model, so those are like contradictory reports from my POV? It doesn’t seem like it. 5 is much more mainstream, gradual acceleration, no herky jerky starts but adequate acceleration. I was thinking years 2017-2020. Haven’t gotten the recall availability notice but my car has done some things that raised my eyebrows. Also, when I let of the gas, the car slight jerks twice or three times (much like if you stay in first and accelerate up to high revs and get off the throttle). I’m looking to purchase a Subaru outback. No CEL but car revs up and down on its own when in park. Mine seems to be the common theme of Subaru CVT's. Acceleration is always smooth when using a heavier foot on the peddle. Subaru needs to chill or at the very least give us a trim with painted body panels & less cladding. Chirp going into drive Jerky Acceleration on Cold Starts. From a standing start your not going to spoil the turbo up and make peak boost until around 3200 rpm. 5i, CVT and I frequently experience a hesitation in acceleration, mostly between 20-40 MPH, but only under light throttle pressure. It happens in both I and S mode. Members Online Salty_Adhesiveness38 My new Subaru Outback Wilderness 2022 had an episode of unexpected acceleration. I’m waiting to order the 2023 Outback - out of all the cars, it was the hands down winner. May 10, 2021 · It calms down eventually on the down shifting when lifting off the accelerator after driving for a bit, but the jerky acceleration is pretty bad. " I got an oil change and it slightly goes away or it’s less noticeable. What happens is the car has very jerky acceleration and looking at the boost gauge on the secondary cluster it looks like the wastegate is rapidly opening and closing. Any ideas what could be the cause if this? Car has never been hesitating before. I’m mainly looking for improved acceleration without sacrificing any of the outback’s traction or reliability (simpler stage 1-2 mods are ideal). Whether you own an Impreza or just love these cars, you're welcome here. It is like a deer on the roads. - I like driving the Alltrack a ton more. The jerky can also happen, albeith more subtly, when I'm on cruise control at low speeds, like 40 kph. The CRV or rav4 are both downgrades from an outback, and more comparable to a Subaru Forester. If your getting a turbo it will be similar in acceleration as the Subaru. Still got the engine light with the flashing cruise, tried to replace the knock sensor and plug… What I'm getting at is, my car (mine is a 23 Outback Wilderness) reacts as it should, where the amount of throttle determines rate of acceleration. Now I'm afraid the same thing could happen again but this time ending in a big accident. Members Online Ok-Banana-7777 We rented an Outback earlier this year for a cross country road trip. She said that she had not felt anything remotely like the jerkiness that my vehicle exhibits in her own 2016 Forester. Yes the ctv was made to provide constant max torque/ maximum efficiency/lowest rpm for the task. Anyone else have/had this issue and know what it may be? It only happens under certain conditions, particularly with oil temp around 130F-150F, 40mph and accelerator position around 20-25%. I have also read reviews of the Outback from Edmonds. 5 times faster than my 2018 outback. Members Online What’s left of my 2013 Hi all - I have a 2012 outback 2. It doesn't happen all the time. Members Online Just a Subie doing Subie things Jun 5, 2016 · This is my fourth Subaru: 2005 Outback 3. The Outback XT tows 500 lb more than Forester Wilderness. It would hold the peak torque rp Nov 2, 2019 · Your Outback’s exhaust pipe may have gotten pinched. Outback is a midsize wagon vs Forster a compact crossover the Outback tad more passenger room although cargo volume is similar where the Outbacks is longer and the Forester taller. View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit (2001 Subaru Forester) Jerky acceleration Hey everyone, about 60 days ago I bought a 2012 Outback 3. I have noticed that during my 20 minute commute to work, when I slow to a stop, occasionally the car will shudder as if something in the drive train is causing friction and dragging down the engine RPM. Same reliability. Dec 4, 2022 · I am Juan Klein Rot and live in the Netherlands I have a problem with my Forester year 2006 (SG5 NA) when accelerating when the engine comes around 2500 rpm the power goes back and the acceleration becomes unsteady, jerky at 3000 rpm it is gone. I mostly paddle-shifted, it was very smooth. 3K views 6 replies 4 participants last post by 1 Lucky Texan Oct 17, 2016 There are actually 3 speed sensors on the left side of the transmission -- here they are as well as a picture of the general shape of the harness we're interested in. 2 volts, but frequently drops significantly (anywhere from 0-8V). Replaced CV axle previously with OEM at 120k. Not as full, or solid, if that makes any sense. As the title says - my outback has been over the last few weeks had an issues of jerking while accelerating normally. It's inefficient and actually slows the acceleration. Subaru_Outback is a place for owners and enthusiasts to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, etc. Sep 27, 2020 · 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD offroad 6MT, 2016 Subaru Outback 2. [Solved] Surging acceleration, pulsing acceleration, jerky throttle, 02 sensor. The Outback is much quieter, feels more solid, and has more interior space. 140k mi. The Mazda will feel better in curvey roads. xaog umf eqoge rjq pyqu hndoy kxoion jnmmev gqzfngl kvhbyg