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Shudder at slow speed turns

14 messages,  Last post on Nov 29, 2010 at 9:32 AM

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#8 of 14 shudder on 2001 Elantra by kangaroo

May 13, 2010 (12:48 pm)

Only have 56,000+ miles. Transmission fuel was changed at 22,000 and 51,000 miles. Shudders when sharply turning wheels and reversing, using accelerator at 1mph. Also, shudders a little less so, upon braking from 40mph to 0mph. Dealership wants to change transmission fuel, but what else could it possibly be? Many thanks.

#9 of 14 Re: Shudder at slow speed turns [jim701] by jerry1110

Nov 04, 2010 (3:28 pm)

Replying to: jim701 (Oct 24, 2009 1:36 pm)
Jim, what turned out to be the problem with the low speed shudder on turns? I recently bought a 2004 forester with 84K on it and it does the same thing.

#10 of 14 Re: Shudder at slow speed turns [jerry1110] by jim701

Nov 04, 2010 (3:53 pm)

Replying to: jerry1110 (Nov 04, 2010 3:28 pm)
Jerry:
 
            Subaru acknowledged the problem, ordered and installed a replacement differential kit and the problem disappeared.

#11 of 14 Re: Shudder at slow speed turns [jim701] by xwesx

Nov 04, 2010 (4:31 pm)

Replying to: jim701 (Nov 04, 2010 3:53 pm)
Jim - the rear differential?

#12 of 14 should I buy a 2009 forester or is there a better awd suv out there? by marlyr

Nov 26, 2010 (7:04 pm)

I'm thinking of buying a 2009 Forester. It seems that I think I have it all figured out but then I read something that makes me wonder should I buy a CRV or possibly an Acura MDX. They all look nice. I just want a great driving reliable AWD SUV. Any Thoughts?

#13 of 14 Re: should I buy a 2009 forester or is there a better awd suv out there? [marlyr] by aatherton

Nov 28, 2010 (5:41 pm)

Replying to: marlyr (Nov 26, 2010 7:04 pm)
I think the CRV and MDX have inferior AWDs that are don't begin to operate until slippage occurs.I don't think either handle as well as a Forester, and the MDX is a much bigger and more expensive vehicle.
I was impressed by the power and handling of an Acura RDX that a friend has. It's a turbo so should be compared to the Forester XT Limited. Same size but about $5,000 more when new.

#14 of 14 Re: should I buy a 2009 forester or is there a better awd suv out there? [marlyr] by ateixeira

Nov 29, 2010 (9:32 am)

Replying to: marlyr (Nov 26, 2010 7:04 pm)
We're happy with ours.
 
If you want an MDX, I'd cross-shop with a Tribeca, which is bigger and more upscale.
 
Our 09 Limited PZEV has never been back to the dealership - perfectly reliable, knock on wood!

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