u/vintageharry04

So for some context I was backing up in my driveway and I noticed the vehicle shuddering when I put the transmission in reverse (its a CVT). I turned the wheel to the right so I could park in my space and while I was doing that the car completely shut off (electronics still worked) and the transmission was still in reverse. I couldn't get the car to start until I shifted the transmission back in park and after that the car started up and I could continue reversing into my space. I even turned off the car and started it up again to make sure it still works.

My questions are-

Is this normal for Outbacks?

What could have caused this?

Will I potentially have an expensive repair?

The car is a 2012 Outback 2.5i Premium with the CVT