2012 Subaru Outback Service Brakes 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.
What owners report
- needed replaced · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
My car often gets stuck with the parking brake on and i cannot move the car forward or backward. Most times i have a carload of groceries and need to get them to the freezer or refrigerator. Computer engine analysis...... Abs c0054 brake switch on malfunction c0057 ecm control...... Epb c0252 motor malfunction detail code 50a0 ..... C0234 vdc failure detail code c111..... C0242 power supply voltage failure detail…
ODI 11288603
Service Brakes
Brake line corroded. This is a known subaru issue, but recalls have not affected the 2012 outback as of yet; wanted to report this as a possible safety issue. Car is in a snowy region but all routine maintenance regularly taken care of.
ODI 11280018
Service Brakes
Brake warning light flashes about every second or third time you start car. St austin flashing
ODI 11129211
Brake Lights · Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact was driving a 2012 subaru outback company vehicle. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to fitzgerald subaru (11407 rockville pike, rockville, md 20852, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the driver and passenger side knock sensors and the passenger…
ODI 11097761
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
The rear 3rd high brake light leaks every time it rains. This happens both when the car is stationary or moving. It has been doing this every time that it rains for about the last 6 months. I have seen numerous complaints on forums for the same problem.
ODI 11016060
Engine · Service Brakes
I purchased vehicle brand new, over the course of 4 years have had no problems until brake master went bad after 2 and a half years, oil not lasting until the next oil change and finally the head gasket. The vehicle's a/c died and was taken to the mechanic, he found the compressor had gone. We ordered a new one. Took the vehicle out the next day to return it to mechanic and in route, the vehicle began smoking…
ODI 10876864
Service Brakes
On may 15th, while driving on a city street, dashboard warning lights came on indicating "brake" and "check engine". Took it to a subaru dealer in berlin ct who found the following: "trouble code p0171/system to lean bank 1, fault traced and found vacuum leak around brake booster check valve. Vacuum valve cracked. Recommend replacing brake booster assembly". This vehicle has only 39,120 miles. This part is well…
ODI 10865341
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
When the brakes are applied and the car comes to a stop light or stop sign, the engine shuts off ('stalls when idling or slowing down'). The vehicle then must be put into 'park' mode in order to re-start. This occurs nearly everyday of the week, and has created many, many dangerous situations for us and the drivers around us. We took the vehicle to the dealership in may concerning this issue, and they stated that…
ODI 10903398
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and hesitated to respond without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs master cylinder was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10807175
Service Brakes
Rear brake pads needed replaced at 21000 miles( highly unusual wear). Front pads at 50%--rear pads less than 10%. Requested dealer to replace pads and rotors. They refused to replace rotors and informed me that all they would do would be resurface rotors and replace pads. Work order states that rotors were resurfaced. Inspection of rotors after, determined that the rotors had not been resurfaced. I suggested to…
ODI 10660766
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru outback. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, the mechanic discovered that all four brakes were rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to three other mechanics who did not indicate that the brakes needed replacing. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and was towed to a mechanic. The mechanic stated that someone…
ODI 10619005
Service Brakes
Recall wvy-35 applies to some 2012 subaru outbacks. My 2012 subaru outback has this difficulty yet is not part of the recall. Since i purchased the car the brake pedal has been soft and mushy. I need to press the pedal very hard for a long distance almost to the floor of the car to stop the vehicle. The stopping distance as a result is often much longer than expected. This is the exact problem identified in the…
ODI 10679384
Service Brakes
I have had the car a little over a year and have had trouble with the brakes since the beginning. Several times upon cold startup the brakes barely work. Not always but frequently. I have to use both feet to push the pedal down to the floor and it travels several feet before stopping. I have brought it to the dealers attention several times, this last time, pushing them to keep the car to duplicate the results. They…
ODI 10515362
Service Brakes
Drove down a short hill under icy road conditions. Vehicle accelerated toward the bottom of the hill. Applied brakes but the anti-lock system did not work to stop the car. Luckily, did not crash into the approaching barrier. Had two (2) children with me. No one was injured. Told dealer about this and that there was a service bulletin. Was told that they did not receive one from nhtsa. *tr
ODI 10495996
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving with cruise control engaged, suddenly the cruise control disengaged, the brake warning light and the abs warning light came on. The required repair was only the forward oxygen sensor, a non-emergency repair. Yet cruise control and abs were disabled, abs being an important safety feature. I was told subaru has purposely programed the car this way. Not only was i unable to make a decision as to the…
ODI 10724478
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 Subaru Outback.
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