We have a 2000 outback 2.5 with a bad transmission (automatic), Does anyone know what other years ran the same transmission? I was told 2000-2004 but, this was from a guy trying to sell me one online and the local dealer was no help at all. Any help is greatly appreciated Thanks- Mike

The 2000-2004 should work fine. The previous year transmissions would probably work up until 97 or so.

 

The big thing you need to make sure of is that the final drive ratio of whatever transmission you pickup is the same as yours. That or you would need to swap the rear diff to match whatever the final drive ratio is.

check out this thread

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=58711