Car Kicking

Issa88 · Post by **Issa88** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:15 pm

I have a 2012 2.0i hatch and have been getting problems with the gear box. after the car warms up i drive and if i let go of the throttle at apprx 40kms then the car seems to 'kick' and feels like theres a first time manual driver behind the wheel. this started occuring after 4500kms
i also have issues with the steering and hear a grunt noise when i veer left at rolling speed (5kms)
have had the reverse camera stay on while driving forward, cool at the start but annoying because i couldnt use my touch pad. had to stop and restart the car.
i recently also experienced an issue with the automatic window where it stopped working and decided to fix itself 2 weeks later.
really disappointed with this car and my luck after buying a brand new car straight out of a dealership. Subaru have taken 5 months to try and find a fix and still are unable to put the finger on the pulse. Shame! i havent enjoyed driving this car and my money has gone to waste...

60766244 · Post by **60766244** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 7:18 pm

Issa88 wrote:I have a 2012 2.0i hatch and have been getting problems with the gear box. after the car warms up i drive and if i let go of the throttle at apprx 40kms then the car seems to 'kick' and feels like theres a first time manual driver behind the wheel. this started occuring after 4500kms
i also have issues with the steering and hear a grunt noise when i veer left at rolling speed (5kms)
have had the reverse camera stay on while driving forward, cool at the start but annoying because i couldnt use my touch pad. had to stop and restart the car.
i recently also experienced an issue with the automatic window where it stopped working and decided to fix itself 2 weeks later.
really disappointed with this car and my luck after buying a brand new car straight out of a dealership. Subaru have taken 5 months to try and find a fix and still are unable to put the finger on the pulse. Shame! i havent enjoyed driving this car and my money has gone to waste...

A very sad story indeed. I haven't heard a story like this from a new Subi owner before.

Something like this with electrical issues all over the place should have Subaru totally replacing all faulty components on their cost under warranty, and at minimum giving you a courtesy car in the mean time.

Hit up Subaru Cooperate maybe?

I wish you luck dealing with Subaru. I hope your next posts show some results and you have something wonderful to drive.

My Subi is over 20 years old and still looks like she has another 400,000km in her.

Good luck!

thunder039 · Post by **thunder039** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 8:02 am

check out this thread:

showthread.php?t=23094&highlight=jerking

it seems to be a common thing with the manual subarus.

cant help you with your electronic issues though

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:40 am

Very sad to hear this about this on such a new car.

I would complain loudly and if you don't get any joy, start calling the Dealer Principal.