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Old 12-09-2019, 09:13 PM   #51
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Subaru just changed the Ascent CVT TCM reflash TSB to a full-on recall. Lots of Ascent folks getting new CVTs. Looks like mine is still outside the build date scope of the recall. So far.


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Old 12-09-2019, 10:03 PM   #52
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Subaru really needs to invest in a proper automatic transmission. Having every vehicle equipped with a CVT is going to cost them in long term reliability.
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Old 12-10-2019, 08:22 AM   #53
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^^ Agreed. I loved the CVT + turbo combo in my old 14 FXT, but reliability was one of the reasons I sold it.
So I fixed that by buying a new Ascent with a CVT where reliability is still a concern, lol.
Not to mention they FORCE fake shifts now on the Ascent.
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Old 12-10-2019, 08:26 AM   #54
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New CVTs?
Yes, the cause was slipping caused by a few things which this new recall flash helps them identify. It helps them know if the trans has ever slipped - apparently they had no trouble codes available with the old software to show them if the trans ever had a slip event.
A defective hydraulic wiring harness is the culprit along with them supposedly dialing in more cone / chain clamping pressure with the reflash.
If the CVT has ever encountered a single slip, ever, recall states replacement is mandatory.
A few dealers have already tried to get out of replacing the trans. Pretty sad. The customer needs to demand some honesty on this one. Lots of people are taking video of their trans slipping. Reminds of the leak down tests where compression/leak down tests were done to see if FA20DITs needed to be replaced. There were some accounts of dealer dishonesty issues there as well.

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Old 12-10-2019, 08:46 AM   #55
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I’m bringing my ‘16 Legacy to the dealer in a couple weeks for the CVT. They will probably find nothing but it doesn’t drive right. I’m at 74k on the car now, will probably sell it once I hit 100k and the warranty is gone
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Old 12-10-2019, 02:28 PM   #56
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Reminds of the leak down tests where compression/leak down tests were done to see if FA20DITs needed to be replaced. There were some accounts of dealer dishonesty issues there as well.
I always wondered the same re: honesty/accuracy of results. However, that was back in 2016 and my '14 FXT is still trucking along nicely almost four years later, now at ~75k miles.

my results were:

Spark plug inspection: SAT

Leakdown results:
Cylinders 1/2/3/4: 2%/1%/1%/2%
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Old 12-11-2019, 08:06 AM   #57
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Subaru's extended the warranties of early adopters to 10 years coverage on the CVT. I'm five years into ownership of mine, and so far it's been trouble-free. I imagine Subaru will year-to-year increase their warranty on it to 10 years for each newer year model.
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Old 12-11-2019, 08:33 AM   #58
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It's not the years but the mileage, in some cases.
100,000mi is supposed to half life on these things. Our Forester racked up 90K miles in less than 6 years. This would've left a LOT of miles uncovered outside of the extension.
They need to do a 10yr/120,00mi at a bare minimum (since 12k/yr is well known to average) preferably a 10yr/150,000mi extension.
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Old 12-11-2019, 12:38 PM   #59
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SOA’s profits last year were down 48% from 2017. The main cost cited was the increase in warranty claims. I don’t think they can make a business case to extend warranties.

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Old 12-11-2019, 02:25 PM   #60
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SOA’s profits last year were down 48% from 2017. The main cost cited was the increase in warranty claims.

Wow. Be careful typing that. The tiki torch Booby people won't be sending you a Xmas card.
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Old 12-11-2019, 09:22 PM   #61
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^^ LOL!
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Old 12-11-2019, 10:06 PM   #62
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New recall just hit the Ascents today (ECU Flash) (Mine's in scope):
Type: Customer Satisfaction
Service Campaign: WUU06
NHTSA Campaign: N/A
Date: November 22, 2019
Action: ECU Reprogramming C1424

Description
In some vehicles, the current software may cause the sub learning value control to operate improperly during the wake-up mode of the ECM. This could cause repeated erroneous learning of the accelerator position which can result in the disabling of the VDC function. When the VDC function is disabled, EyeSight, Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB), and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) auto release functions are disabled by the VDC fail signal causing the VDC, EyeSight, RAB and EPB warning lamps to illuminate.

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None

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Subaru retailers will reprogram the ECM.
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Old 12-11-2019, 11:52 PM   #63
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SOA’s profits last year were down 48% from 2017. The main cost cited was the increase in warranty claims. I don’t think they can make a business case to extend warranties.

Peace,

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How much was due to the S209 and homologating the STI brand?
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Old 12-12-2019, 07:56 AM   #64
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Another new recall just hit the Ascents yesterday (mostly affects ***8216;19s I think):

Type: Safety
Safety Recall: WUW08
NHTSA Campaign: 19V856000
Date: November 22, 2019

Description
The PCV valve may separate and allow engine oil to enter the combustion chamber, resulting in a visible change in appearance and/or the amount of tailpipe exhaust. If driving under this condition continues, separated components from the PCV valve may enter the engine.

Safety Risk
If separated components from the PCV valve enter the engine, the vehicle may experience a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Vehicles affected by this recall will require an inspection and potential replacement of the PCV valve.

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Old 12-12-2019, 08:21 AM   #65
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My '17 Impreza was dropped off this morning for the current recalls. I knew of 2, PCV and ECM and they said there's a 3rd that I hadn't yet heard of, they're going to replace the brake hoses on all 4 corners, so I was kind of surprised.

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Old 12-12-2019, 02:49 PM   #66
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I took my Ascent in this morning after getting a check engine light. They are going to perform all 3 recalls for me! CVT, PCM, and PCV. Maybe they'll even figure out why I have a check engine light, but I'm not holding my breath.

I typically keep cars for about 5 years, and I've never had a car with more than one recall. Yikes, Subaru.
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Old 12-12-2019, 06:06 PM   #67
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Well I for one am very glad they're fixing things and taking ownership quicker than previous years. Waited 3 freakin years to have my ***8216;14 FXT finally get fixed.
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Old 12-13-2019, 06:48 AM   #68
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When I took my Impreza in the other month there wasn't a fix yet for the PCV. I'll have to schedule for that sometime soon, although now the holidays are coming up, so I probably won't get to it until the week after the new year. Ooof.
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Old 12-13-2019, 08:46 AM   #69
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Fix for PCV is inspect to make sure it's intact, then remove and replace with newer design. Just need it in stock. Call your dealer to set up appt. and they can get the part. May not have it if you show up and try to get same day fix.

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Old 12-13-2019, 06:37 PM   #70
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Ah okay. Thank you for the heads up, my good fellow.
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Old 12-18-2019, 11:06 PM   #71
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Pretty cool transparent explanation and progress of one of the Ascent's tranny recalls:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/201...9V855-2068.PDF
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Old 12-19-2019, 12:55 PM   #72
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Subaru really has to get their act together, my 16 Forester XT (has under 45k miles) already had gone to dealership 4 times, and 1 of them were recalls. (Deformed speaker trim, leaking CVT oil pump, passenger airbag sensor failed while driving on the fwy, and brake light switch).

My 2006 Wrx wagon had zero dealership visit in the 10 years I owned it, 140k when I traded it in for the 16 fxt. My MIL 2018 outback had 1 recall and passenger auto window had issues.

Subaru may sell well for now, but if they do not get their quality control/design addressed. I see huge downfall soon, My Forester will be my last Subaru until things are in order again. Will trade it in by 100k, Time to go electric, since I have a MX-5 for fun .

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Old 12-19-2019, 11:15 PM   #73
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Pretty cool transparent explanation and progress of one of the Ascent’s tranny recalls:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/201...9V855-2068.PDF
I think that document illustrates part of the problem.

Subaru figured out by May 7 that there was a problem with the pulley pressure sensor resistance increasing but didn't know why. They changed the TCU programming to better handle and diagnose the erroneous pressure sensor readings and continued selling Ascents while knowing they couldn't trust the pressure sensor readings and acknowledging they didn't actually know what the cause of the sensor resistance problem was. Their words - "The root cause for the increase in electrical resistance remained unidentified."

That was a conscious decision to continue building/selling ~42,000 vehicles that had a much higher than average chance of needing additional service (if not a recall) at some point in the future.

They figured out by November that the problem was caused by dissimilar metals in a wiring harness joint, but they don't say if/when the harness fix that actually corrects the underlying problem was implemented on the production line.

It seems the TCU reflash contains some extra diagnostics to light a DTC when the harness goes bad. Instead of fixing the harnesses proactively now on all affected vehicles when they are brought in for this recall, it seems Subaru is putting it on their customers with "good" harnesses to bring their cars back to the dealer for yet another service visit if/when the harness gets bad enough to light the DTC in the future. They don't offer any rationale behind their decision to only replace the harnesses that are "bad" now rather than replacing all the harnesses that could have the manufacturing defect (including the vehicles built after May 7 that aren't even a part of this recall).

This seems like exactly the type of thinking that is leading to all these recalls in the first place.
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Old 12-19-2019, 11:48 PM   #74
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...That was a conscious decision to continue building/selling ~42,000 vehicles that had a much higher than average chance of needing additional service (if not a recall) at some point in the future....

In that document, as of 11-22-19, there were 255 known issues out of 76,000+ units. How is that a "much higher than average chance"?
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Old 12-20-2019, 12:49 AM   #75
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I think that document illustrates part of the problem.

Subaru figured out by May 7 that there was a problem with the pulley pressure sensor resistance increasing but didn't know why. They changed the TCU programming to better handle and diagnose the erroneous pressure sensor readings and continued selling Ascents while knowing they couldn't trust the pressure sensor readings and acknowledging they didn't actually know what the cause of the sensor resistance problem was. Their words - "The root cause for the increase in electrical resistance remained unidentified."

That was a conscious decision to continue building/selling ~42,000 vehicles that had a much higher than average chance of needing additional service (if not a recall) at some point in the future.

They figured out by November that the problem was caused by dissimilar metals in a wiring harness joint, but they don't say if/when the harness fix that actually corrects the underlying problem was implemented on the production line.

It seems the TCU reflash contains some extra diagnostics to light a DTC when the harness goes bad. Instead of fixing the harnesses proactively now on all affected vehicles when they are brought in for this recall, it seems Subaru is putting it on their customers with "good" harnesses to bring their cars back to the dealer for yet another service visit if/when the harness gets bad enough to light the DTC in the future. They don't offer any rationale behind their decision to only replace the harnesses that are "bad" now rather than replacing all the harnesses that could have the manufacturing defect (including the vehicles built after May 7 that aren't even a part of this recall).

This seems like exactly the type of thinking that is leading to all these recalls in the first place.
What blows my mind is how on earth did they design a dissimilar metal harness on a resistance-sensitive application like that. That like 101 stuff. It speaks to a bad cost-cutting decision somehow. Subaru engineers are not stupid. How on earth do these cheap ass parts make it into the vehicles? PCV valves. Crap wiring harnesses. Again, Subaru is not alone here.
In the BMW M2,the rear turn signals can fail (often) because the factory wiring harnesses on both sides do not have adequate grounds. A fix is to splice in a fatter/ better ground into the harness near the taillight on both sides. Yet,BMW refuses to redesign the harnesses and prefers to just replace the 5% - 10% of failures at the inconvenience of the customers...
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