The Subaru Impreza started using a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with the 2.0 FB engine in 2014. The CVT transmission, known as Lineartronic, is also available for the 2.0i engine in the Impreza. It is worth noting that the Lineartronic CVT is available with the 2.5i engine in other Subaru models like the Outback, Legacy, and Forester.
Contents
- What year did Subaru go to CVT transmissions?
- What years did Subaru have CVT transmission problems?
- Does the Subaru Impreza have a CVT transmission?
- What Subaru models have no CVT?
- Does 2014 Impreza have CVT?
- Why is Subaru still using CVT?
- What is the life expectancy of a CVT transmission?
- What was the last Subaru with an automatic transmission?
- What years did Subaru have CVT problems?
- How do I know if my Subaru has a CVT?
What year did Subaru go to CVT transmissions?
1989
Subaru began developing a CVT transmission in 1989 and currently offers two Lineartronic CVT Transmissions. The TR580 is for standard duty applications and the high-torque TR690 is for heavy duty service. Both transmissions have evolved and improved over the years and are very reliable.
What years did Subaru have CVT transmission problems?
The models and years that were affected mainly by transmission issues are:
- Crosstrek, 2013 – 2015.
- Crosstrek Hybrid, 2014 – 2015.
- Forester (2.0 and 2.5 liter engines), 2014 – 2015.
- Impreza, 2012 – 2015.
- Legacy, 2010 – 2015.
- Legacy 3.6L V6, 2015.
- Outback, 2010 – 2015.
- Outback 3.6L V6, 2015.
Does the Subaru Impreza have a CVT transmission?
Subaru Lineartronic CVT TR690 and TR580
In the US, the Lineartronic is available with the 2.5i engine in the Outback, Legacy and Forester(2014), and the 2.0 FB engine in the Impreza and slightly modified for the XV Crosstrek.
What Subaru models have no CVT?
Since 2014, the Lineartronic® CVT has been standard in all automatic Subaru models and trims (except the Subaru BRZ).
Does 2014 Impreza have CVT?
In the 2014 Impreza 2.0i, the responsive BOXER engine can be matched to a 5-speed manual transmission or the lighter, more compact second-generation version of the Lineartronic CVT that is now also used in the Legacy®, Outback® and Forester and XV Crosstrek models.
Why is Subaru still using CVT?
Less fuel consumption: your Subaru will always look for the best transmission ratio to save fuel. More ecological: that says less petrol rejected says less pollution. Less noisy. Better performance: in terms of pure performance, a CVT transmission is more efficient by a few tenths of a second.
What is the life expectancy of a CVT transmission?
about 100,000 miles
CVT Transmission Life Expectancy
In today’s marketplace, new cars with CVTs can be expected to provide reliable operation up to about 100,000 miles. For most cars, overall reliability will be poorer than that expected with a conventional automatic or manual transmission.
What was the last Subaru with an automatic transmission?
From 2010 to 2014 automatic transmission was discontinued as an option from all Subaru’s except the BRZ. As of model year 2024 manual transmission will only be an option for the WRX and BRZ.
What years did Subaru have CVT problems?
My wife and I after too much struggle and arguments had our heart set on Subaru Outback, but when we went to appraise our current car, the appraiser planted this seed of CVT issues Subaru haas which have to watch out for. We did a bit research and found that that was more of an issue between 2014 to 2019.
How do I know if my Subaru has a CVT?
You may notice a difference if you pay close attention. With a CVT, there are no gears, period, so you hear the engine rev when you press the accelerator but you never feel any power interruption as the gears change.
