auto transmission quirks

[potatoman]

I have a 2005 Forester LL Beam automatic with 3000 miles. When I drove
it home new from the dealership, it downshifted on one occasion from
third to first gear at more than 20 MPH when I was accelerating only
moderately with approxamately half throttle. The RPM went to about
6000, (redline is about 6200). The car didn't really accelerate very
much when this happened because I wasn't giving it that much gas, it
just reved up alot. This kind of thing then occured once or twice a
day. I was worried about reving the engine so high with very little
load (the manual advises against high RPM for the first 1000 miles) so
I had it checked out at the dealer. They said all was normal. I kept
doing it so I took it in again and there were no erors on the computer.
All is normal. The other thing it does, and I have seen this on other
posts, is hesitate when you DO need some acceleration. I know I have
made several people angry when I pulled out to pass and found nothing
there for a second or two, foot on the floor. I have had to modify my
driving habits and don't like it. I traded in a 94 Previa van with less
power but never had these problems. I kind of wish I had kept it. Does
anyone have a solution to this or must I live with it? Thanks

 

[Edward Hayes]

Back to the dealer ASAP/ Your AT is not suppose to do this.

 

[Alec D. Plotkin]

I would check with Subaru or another dealer.


Alec

 

[hippo]

I would check with Subaru or another dealer.
Alec

I agree, but I would check the AT fluid level first - level ground, engine
running, remember?
Cheers

 

[Steve Vardy]

I complained about the trans being too "stiff ", especially when cold ever
since I bought my 2000 Forester S. Now,4 months and 6000 Kilometeres past
the drivetrain warranty, it has started its final countdown, not going into
Drive for almost a minute. I went to the dealer expecting to declare war,
the service manager told me to call back at 2. When I called, I was told
Subaru Canada will give me a rebuilt transmission, installed. I pay for
fluids only.

Remember, if they keep telling you they can't find a problem, make sure you
reference it in every service call. Saved me 2500.00

 

[potatoman]

Thanks for the suggestions,

Theo