2012 Subaru Outback Unknown Or Other Problems
- 15
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 15 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
Key is stuck in ignition and will not come out. Vehicle has to be re-started, moved back and forth 3-4 times before key will come out. This appears to be a common problem with many subarus, there are a variety of quick-fix videos online and countless complaints in automotive forums. Subaru is definitely aware of the problem.
ODI 11269521
Unknown Or Other
I have just been told today that will need a new cvt transmission for my 2012 outback. This is a common problem for subaru during this model year. Instead of issuing a recall, they have chosen to give a limited extended warranty on this issue. They have not owned up to the problem and are not helping customers out with this issue. What assurance do i have that a new subaru won't have the same issue? I enjoyed by…
ODI 11229211
Unknown Or Other
My key will not come out of the ignition properly. Takes 30 minutes sometimes. I cannot leave my car with the key in the ignition. Maintenance rep says there is a tsb addressing this known issue, but will not be fixed unless i pay $700+ to replace the entire shift assembly. Something about the park indicator is known to not engage properly. How can they charge customers this outrageous amount, when they know there…
ODI 11222736
Unknown Or Other
Our vehicle has 162,000 miles. The valve body transmission has to be replaced due to known defect of this make, model, and year vehicle. This has been and continues to be a problem for these vehicles with no recall made.
ODI 11221851
Unknown Or Other
Cvt transmission / torque converter. My vehicle is just over 100k and subaru won't cover the full repair. My car has stalled in very dangerous situations on the highway and intersections. Local dealer has confirmed that the torque converter / cvt needs repaired. It's terrible to know that nhtsa won't issue a formal recall waiting for fatalities to force the decision.
ODI 11234753
Unknown Or Other
The earliest date for schedule of recall is august. Does that seem sensible if the problem is serious? The solution to solve the large number of people needing remediation is requiring addition staff to keep the service department open, around the clock, if necessary.
ODI 11206267
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Stalled when coming to a stop at an intersection. Believe to be transmission issue. Purchased a 2012 subaru outback on 8 jan 2019. The car was sole as is. While driving home, i came up to the busy intersection of russell parkway and moody road (warner robins ga) as i began to slow, the car started to buck then stalled. I was almost rear-ended by the car following me. The car on the same day stalled again while…
ODI 11166101
Unknown Or Other
I bought my car used at the end of 2015. In 2017 my subaru outback began make a whistling sound when the brakes were applied and also began to shake at a low idle before stopping the car. I took it to a subaru dealership and had it inspected but they just determined it was the brakes and changed them out. In 2018 my subaru began to shake even more violently, almost as if another vehicle behind me had bumped into me,…
ODI 11203953
Unknown Or Other
This happens randomly, not just once but several times i lost count already. Driving on a city street, i always get nervous when i would slow down due to a stop sign or red light because the car would stall by the time i come to a full stop. The engine would first feel like it's gonna die, then would jerk a little and then finally die. Starting the car back on has no issues -- the car turns on normally. I taken to…
ODI 11019499
Unknown Or Other
This happens randomly, not just once but several times i lost count already. Driving on a city street, i always get nervous when i would slow down due to a stop sign or red light because the car would stall by the time i come to a full stop. The engine would first feel like it's gonna die, then would jerk a little and then finally die. Starting the car back on has no issues -- the car turns on normally. Already…
ODI 11019472
Unknown Or Other
When i slow and stop at a stop sign or stop light my car randomly stops. It will restart but this has caused dangerous situations for me and my family as this is usually unexpected. I have noticed it getting worse and thus far i can't isolate the issue other then reading bulletins ( bulletin number 16-90-13r ). My local fix it shop and subaru don't seem to give us a reason.
ODI 10919995
Engine · Unknown Or Other
For almost 1.5 years, my 2012 subaru outback is experiencing shuddering and stalls when coming to a stop resulting in the engine shutting off. It occurs randomly and i nearly got in accidents with drivers behind me having to react to the sudden, full stops.
ODI 11184750
Unknown Or Other
Re: service bulletin no.: sb-15-159-13 component(s): structure nhtsa id number: 10051619 right front wheel seems to be coming in contact with the mud/splash guard and making a noise when going in reverse and with the wheel turned to the far right. Body shop has not been able to correct this. This still continues to occur since early january, 2015. Problem replicates the above sb # and nhtsa id#.
ODI 10839054
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Coolant light then check engine light on. After driving 2 1/2 hours coolant appeared to be leaking so filled coolant to top with water.. 12 minutes later, while driving, lights back on/engine rev/engine dies/ smoke. Lifted hood/many flames from center /slammed hood shut and ran far away. Several small explosions as car burned. Voluntary fire dept. Finally arrived but car almost totally gone. Only back tires left…
Fire reported
ODI 10608750
Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
When driving on the highway the vehicle exhibits very poor straight line stability. Vehicle wanders within the lane and requires excessive steering wheel correction to maintain straight direction. Vehicle 500 miles on it (350 driven by owner) but is now sitting in driveway for fear of personal safety if emergency maneuver is necessary on the highway. *tr
ODI 10452906