Subaru Ascent CVT Transmission Defect Settlement

Eligible class members include current and former owners and lessees of 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent vehicles.

Yes. You are required to provide documentation demonstrating the specific nature of your out-of-pocket expenses. Appropriate documentation includes authentic and clear copies of any of the following: receipts, credit card statements, bank statements, invoices, or historical accounting records.

According to the class action lawsuit, Subaru installed defective continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) in its Ascent vehicles, leading to issues such as jerking, lurking, and power loss. Despite knowing about the faulty CVT, plaintiffs allege that Subaru continued to shift the burden of repair costs onto customers.

Manufactured at the Subaru of Indiana Automotive plant, the Ascent midsize SUV became the subject of legal action due to these transmission problems.

Subaru chose to settle the class action lawsuit related to the defective CVTs in its Ascent vehicles, although it did not admit any wrongdoing. As part of the settlement, Subaru agreed to pay an undisclosed sum.

Under the settlement terms, all class members are entitled to an extended warranty for qualifying repairs, including complete CVT replacements. This extended warranty covers transmission shaft issues and other failures caused by a faulty multi-plate transfer clutch (MPT clutch), extending the coverage to eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Additionally, an extended parts warranty is provided, covering MPT clutch replacements for two years with no mileage limit.

Class members who had at least two previous attempts to repair a qualifying CVT transmission can receive a voucher. The value of the voucher is $400 for two visits or $750 for three or more visits.

Moreover, class members who previously paid for out-of-pocket repair costs may be eligible for cash reimbursement, provided these costs were not previously refunded and are documented.

The settlement offers extended warranty and parts warranty services for qualifying failures experienced after the notice date. It also provides cash reimbursement for qualifying CVT repairs made before the notice date and vouchers for qualifying failures before the notice date, depending on the number of visits made for each.