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Common Problems with 2012 Subaru Outback

Retrospectively, the 2012 Subaru Outback had 226 complaints, and 31% of issues had something to do with POWER TRAIN problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2012 Subaru Outback?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2012 Subaru Outback fall into the category of POWER TRAIN. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

POWER TRAIN 71 AIR BAGS 35 ENGINE 26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15 SERVICE BRAKES 15 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14 STEERING 8 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5 VISIBILITY/WIPER 5 SUSPENSION 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2 SEATS 2 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2 STRUCTURE 1 SEAT BELTS 1 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 WHEELS 1

Worst 2012 Subaru Outback Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

AIR BAGS
2012 Subaru Outback October 29, 2012 Victims: 1 Mileage: 12000 miles

Tl*the contact owns a 2012 subaru outback. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. the air...

SEATS
2012 Subaru Outback April 2, 2012 Victims: 1 Mileage: 250 miles

We owned the car only 2 days and was out for our first drive owning our first brand new car. things seemed all good until we stopped at a bank and i...

AIR BAGS
2012 Subaru Outback January 18, 2014 Victims: 1 Mileage: 23050 miles

My subaru was hit head on driver's side by another car going 35-40 mph. my subaru's airbags did not deploy. extensive damage in 13k range to frame a...