File · SUBARU-TR690-CVT

Lineartronic CVT (TR690) failure

Manufacturer

Subaru

Years

2010–2017

Where people complain about this

Reddit reply — long

That sounds like the **Lineartronic CVT (TR690) failure** issue — it's a known defect on Subaru Outback/Legacy/Forester from 2010–2017.

TR690 CVT chains and torque converters fail prematurely, often at 80k–120k miles. Subaru extended warranty to 10 years / 100,000 miles for many affected vehicles.

Source: Subaru extended-warranty program; class action ongoing.

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Reddit reply — short

Sounds like the Lineartronic CVT (TR690) failure issue — well-documented defect on Subaru 2010–2017, Subaru extended-warranty program; class action ongoing. If your dealer's tried to fix it 2+ times you may have a case. Free 60-sec check at defectfiles.com.

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