Lookup Subaru Transmission by Model Year
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Below is a list of Subaru transmissions by year, model, and engine size.
At a Glance
- Find the transmission code on the case label or by VIN lookup before ordering parts.
- Subaru uses different automatics and CVTs by year, engine and market.
- Use Subaru fluid for that exact unit (CVT fluids differ between generations).
- Treat the table as a starting point and confirm before buying.
Subaru Transmission Lookup Table
| Model | Year | Type of Transmission | Engine | Transmission Model |
| ASCENT | 18 | CVT 4WD | H4 2.5L | TR690 |
| BAJA | 03-06 | 4 SP AWD | H4 2.5L H6 3.0L | 4EAT |
| BRZ | 12-14 | 6 SP AWD | H4 2.0L | TB-65SN |
| CHIFFON | 16-18 | CVT F/4WD | L3 0.7L | E-18C |
| DEX | 08-10 | 4 SP F/AWD | H4 1.3L | 4EAT |
| DIAS | 09-12 | 4 SP AWD | L3 0.7L | 4EAT |
| EXIGA | 08-10 | 4 SP F/AWD | H4 2.0L | 4 EAT |
| EXIGA | 08-16 | 5 SP F/AWD | H4 2.0L | 5EAT |
| EXIGA | 10-12 | CVT F/AWD | H4 2.0L/2.5L | CVT |
| EXIGA | 09-16 | CVT F/AWD | H4 2.0L 2.5L | TR690 |
| EXIGA | 12-16 | CVT 4WD | H4 2.5L | TR580 |
| FORESTER | 98-12 | 4 SP AWD | H4 2.0L/2.5L | 4EAT |
| FORESTER | 12-16 | CVT AWD | H4 2.0/2.5L | TR690 |
| FORESTER | 12-16 | CVT AWD | H4 1.6L/2.0/2.5L | TR580 |
| IMPREZA | 93-12 | 4 SP AWD | H4 1.8 /2.2 /2.5L | 4EAT |
| IMPREZA/WRX | 93-11 | 4 SP AWD | H4 1.5/1.6/1.8/2.5L | 4EAT |
| IMPREZA | 11-13 | 5 SP AWD | H4 2.0L/2.5L | 5EAT |
| IMPREZA | 11-16 | CVT F/4WD | H4 1.6/2.0L | TR580 |
| IMPREZA | 10-16 | CVT AWD | H4 2.0L | TR690 |
| IMPREZA | 15-16 | CVT 4WD | H4 2.0L | TH580 |
| JUSTY | 90-94 | ECVT | L3 1.2L | CVT |
| JUSTY | 16-18 | CVT F/4WD | L3 1.0L | D-18C |
| JUSTY | 16-18 | CVT F/4WD | L3 1.0L | K312 |
| LEGACY | 05-12 | 5 SP AWD | H4 2.0/2.5L H6 3.0/3.6L | 5EAT |
| LEGACY | 09-12 | CVT AWD | H4 2.0L/2.5L | CVT |
| LEGACY | 90-10 | 4 SP AWD | H4 2.0/2.2/2.5L H6 3.0L | 4EAT |
| LEGACY GT | 05-07 | 5 SP AWD | H4 2.5L V6 3.0L | 5EAT |
| LEGACY | 09-16 | CVT AWD | H4 2.5L | TR580 |
| LEGACY | 09-16 | CVT 4WD | H4 2.0L/2.5L H6 3.6L | TR690 |
| LEVORG | 14-16 | CVT 4WD | H4 2.0L | TR690 |
| LEVORG | 14-16 | CVT 4WD | H4 1.6L | TR580 |
| LOYALE | 88-90 | 4 SP AWD | H4 1.8L | 4EAT |
| LOYALE | 85-94 | 3 SP AWD | H4 1.8L | 3 AT |
| LUCRA | 10-11 | 4 SP FWD | L3 07.L | A4L |
| LUCRA | 10-12 | CVT | L2 0.7L | CVT |
| OUTBACK | 05-12 | 5 SP AWD | H4 2.5L H6 3.0/3.6L | 5EAT |
| OUTBACK | 09-16 | CVT AWD | H4 2.5L | TR580 |
| OUTBACK | 00-10 | 4 SP AWD | H4 2.5L H6 3.0L | 4EAT |
| OUTBACK | 14-16 | CVT 4WD | H6 3.6L | TR690 |
| OUTBACK 2.5XT/3.0R | 05-07 | 5 SP AWD | H4 2.5L H6 3.0L | 5EAT |
| PLEO | 00-09 | CVT F/AWD | H4 0.7L | CVT |
| PLEO | 10-16 | CVT FWD | L3 0.7L | CVT |
| PLEO | 10-16 | 4 SP F/4WD | L3 0.7L | A4L |
| R1/R2 | 03-10 | CVT F/AWD | H4 0.7L | |
| RACTIS | 11-12 | CVT FWD | H4 1.3/1.5L | XA-10LN |
| SAMBAR | 00-12 | 3 SP R/AWD | H4 0.7L | 3AT |
| SAMBAR | 12 ED | 4 SP R/AWD | H4 0.7L | A4P |
| STELLA | 06-11 | CVT F/AWD | H4 0.7L | JF012-E |
| STELLA | 12-14 | CVT F/AWD | L3 0.7L | E-18C |
| SVX | 92-97 | 4 SP AWD | H6 3.0 /3.3L | 4EAT |
| TALL MINI | 10-11 | CVT AWD | L3 0.7L | E-A8C |
| TREZIA | 10-16 | CVT F/AWD | L4 1.3L 1.5L | XA-10LN |
| TREZIA | 12-14 | CVT F/AWD | L4 1.3L | XA-12SD/SN |
| TREZIA | 12-13 | CVT F/AWD | L4 1.5L | XA-15LN |
| TREZIA | 12-16 | CVT F/AWD | L4 1.5L | K310/312 |
| TREZIA | 12-16 | 6 SP FWD | L4 1.4L | EC80A |
| TREZIA | 15-16 | CVT F/4WD | L4 1.2L | K313 |
| TRIBECA | 06-14 | 5 SP AWD | H6 3.0L/3.6L | 5EAT TG5C |
| WRX | 14-16 | CVT 4WD | H4 2.0L | TR690 |
| XT | 12-14 | CVT AWD | H4 1.6L 2.0L | TR58 |
| XT | 87-91 | 4 SP RWD | H4 1.8L / 2.7L | 4EAT |
| XV | 15-16 | CVT 4WD | H4 2.0L | TR690 |
| XV | 12-16 | CVT 4WD | H4 1.6/2.0L | TR580 |
You can also lookup Subaru transmission by VIN using our Decoder Tool.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which transmission my Subaru has?
Check the label or stamped code on the transmission case, or have a Subaru parts counter look it up by VIN.
Can the same Subaru model have different transmissions?
Yes. It depends on the year, engine, drivetrain and market, so confirm the code before buying parts or fluid.
Which fluid does my Subaru transmission use?
Subaru CVTs use Subaru CVT fluid, and conventional automatics and manuals use their own specified fluids. Always confirm in your owner’s manual.
Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Subaru.
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