MY02 WRX transmission class-action lawsuit?
#1
Class-Action Lawsuit
My third transmission just went on my 02 wrx. It has 30,400 miles on it and this problem is absolutely out of hand. It seems that a lot of people are having the same problems as me with the transmission. The first overhaul it was the first gear, my second overhaul was third and fourth gear, now it's my 2nd, 4th, and 5th gear.
I'm tired of arguing with Subaru about a problem that they won't admit. Does anyone know of any class-action lawsuits that I could get in on and/or is anyone interrested in joining me in starting a class-action lawsuit against Subaru?
I'm tired of arguing with Subaru about a problem that they won't admit. Does anyone know of any class-action lawsuits that I could get in on and/or is anyone interrested in joining me in starting a class-action lawsuit against Subaru?
#4
This has been tried already, not going to happen.
There are plenty of high-mileage WRX's around with their original transmissions and no problems, including many that have been auto-x'd and dragged. Mine has 80K on the original trans and clutch, and I know of others that have 100K+.
There are plenty of high-mileage WRX's around with their original transmissions and no problems, including many that have been auto-x'd and dragged. Mine has 80K on the original trans and clutch, and I know of others that have 100K+.
#5
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Whats going on? Poor Manual driving habits??? Why are all these trannies failing..?? Funny thing about your situation Cwest is that your 2nd gear wasnt a problem until recently, haha, thats usually the first gear to go on these cars...
Are you guys power shifting? Driving it "the way it was meant to be driven"? Or completely depressing clutch, properly shift, and easing off the clutch?? I'm very curious
Are you guys power shifting? Driving it "the way it was meant to be driven"? Or completely depressing clutch, properly shift, and easing off the clutch?? I'm very curious
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I had a 02 WRX with 55k when I sold it and still had the original clutch in it, and still felt as concise and responsive as the day I bought it. I have a 04 STi now with 30k and still no problems thus far on the original clutch and tranny. I think maybe you guys should change your driving habits.
#11
Just swap in a 6-mt,
Or cryo treated gears,
Or RA gears.
Problem solved.
My 2nd gear went out on mine just after the warranty expired on the drive train and I was labeled a "racer" as soon as I mentioned that it was the tranny. I had also had it in to look at the clutch because it was slipping in first on a heavy acceleration AFTER the clutch pedal was completely released w/o slipping on the engagement. They told me they looked at the clutch and there was no problem but about 100 -200 miles later it was worn down almost to the rivits.
The Subaru district/regional service manager called and basically treated me like some stupid punk who didn't know what a clutch pedal was for.
However there are many WRX owners who are making significantly more HP then stock and racing their cars and have had no problems with their trannys. Most people agree that the stock 5mt is weak and very sensitive to shifting/driving technique. Seems like WRX should come with a "how to drive THIS car agressively" manuall
Or cryo treated gears,
Or RA gears.
Problem solved.
My 2nd gear went out on mine just after the warranty expired on the drive train and I was labeled a "racer" as soon as I mentioned that it was the tranny. I had also had it in to look at the clutch because it was slipping in first on a heavy acceleration AFTER the clutch pedal was completely released w/o slipping on the engagement. They told me they looked at the clutch and there was no problem but about 100 -200 miles later it was worn down almost to the rivits.
The Subaru district/regional service manager called and basically treated me like some stupid punk who didn't know what a clutch pedal was for.
However there are many WRX owners who are making significantly more HP then stock and racing their cars and have had no problems with their trannys. Most people agree that the stock 5mt is weak and very sensitive to shifting/driving technique. Seems like WRX should come with a "how to drive THIS car agressively" manuall
#12
I think another reason it gets a bad rep. is that the synchro's are not the best. At my 30k service, they changed the tranny fluid and I noticed I caught the gears a lot more until I modified my driving style. I assumed initially that the gears were on their way out, but 60,000 miles later it is still going well.
I think a lot of people encounter this and get their gears swapped out under warranty when fussy synchros are actually a 'normal' behaviour for the WRX transmission.
I think a lot of people encounter this and get their gears swapped out under warranty when fussy synchros are actually a 'normal' behaviour for the WRX transmission.
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Originally Posted by Lorry
I think a lot of people encounter this and get their gears swapped out under warranty when fussy synchros are actually a 'normal' behaviour for the WRX transmission.
true, but sad none the less when that is considered "normal", it's just a damn shame that the 6-speed is not an option from subaru for the non-STi's.
i'm at 75k on my 02's original tranny. what kind of mods do those with tranny issues have? i'm still stock, not even a reflash.
#14
Originally Posted by newyorkreload
true, but sad none the less when that is considered "normal", it's just a damn shame that the 6-speed is not an option from subaru for the non-STi's.
As you say, it would have been nice if the 6 speed had been available as a chargeable option.
With regards to thrashing the transmission, I have autoxed mine and driven the car fairly enthusiastically. However, I have no mods, and I don't drag race or launch hard, so I'm sure that this has helped.
Last edited by Lorry; 07-10-2006 at 01:30 PM.