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#706 of 708 Re: 2008 Tribeca - Rear Hatch Rattle & More [birdylover] by sept2martin Nov 05, 2009 (11:13 pm)
Replying to: birdylover (Nov 05, 2009 7:22 pm) Interesting, and thank you for your entry. I just got my Tribeca 2008 back today after taking it to another dealer for service as my original dealer seemed no longer interested in helping me with the transmission problem. The mechanic at this new dealership agreed with me that the vehicle missed in 5th gear when under power, and talked to Subaru. Subaru tolk him it needed a new torque converter, as the one that was installed last time has been found to be faulty. Now after two new torque converters, the vehicle is still having the hesitation in 5th gear, when under a bit of power, such as passing or climbing a very gentle grade. The problem is back with Subaru. Subaru told this "new" mechanic to check the engine over!!! Wonder if the wiring problem you describe could be the cause? I have had this problem from day one!!!! and it has never been corrected! LEMON!! The last mechanic I took it to said he did not know how I have put up with the problem so long! I have a hatch rattle to , but the problem pales by comparison to my "hesitation" problem. I would love to hear from others with similar problems. Replies to this message: km888 (Nov 07, 2009 2:15 pm)
#707 of 708 Re: 2008 Tribeca - Rear Hatch Rattle & More [sept2martin] by km888 Nov 07, 2009 (2:15 pm)
Replying to: sept2martin (Nov 05, 2009 11:13 pm) I hear you. I am so frustrated with these issues and the dealership acts as though they've never heard these complaints from other Tribeca owners. There is something wrong with the car, period. It shouldn't slam when coming out of a stop. my clients decided to follow me in their car while looking at property because the jerking was so uncomfortable. I step on it to merge, and I think it kicks down, but doesn't catch. The RPM's jump to 6000, but the car doesn't respond. It feels the same as when a clutch goes bad on a manual transmission. There is a drag, like my brakes are on, I don't think it's shifting. I was getting 12 MPG. They can't seem to fix the problem, just improve the performance a little, but never for long.
#708 of 708 Transmission woes 2008 Tribeca. by sept2martin Nov 25, 2009 (10:03 pm)
I have finally found a Subaru Mechanic who admits there is a problem with the Transmission... Torque converter changed again per Subaru Tech. suggestion. No improvement, and the local tech was very upset. He wanted the car back and again contacted Subaru Tech. They suggested changing the plugs.....No change!! Subaru Tech then suggested empty the gas tank and fill it with Premium...... I will find out tomorrow. The Subaru Dealer in Nanaimo, BC has been great! Much more helpful and knowledgeable than the dealer in Langford. I am, however, on the verge of trying to get Subaru to buy the vehicle back!

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