Repair cost
$250–$4,200
DIY difficulty
3 / 5
Severity
Major
Costly to ignore — plan a fix within weeks
Affected
2017-2022
Lineartronic CVT
What goes wrong
Same TC shudder pattern as Legacy/Outback CVTs.
Symptoms to watch for
- Shudder 25-45 mph
- Slip on stop-go
- P0741 code
Root cause
Factory CVTF degrades; no scheduled change interval published.
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Buy time with these
- • Drain-and-fill CVTF every 30k miles
Permanent fix
- Torque converter or valve body service.
FAQ
What causes impreza cvt shudder?
Factory CVTF degrades; no scheduled change interval published.
How much does it cost to fix?
National average $250–$4,200.
Is this a DIY repair?
Difficulty 3/5. Torque converter or valve body service.
What are the symptoms?
Shudder 25-45 mph; Slip on stop-go; P0741 code
Sources
- • NHTSA
- • Subaru Owner Forums