2012 Subaru Impreza drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 26 complaints for the 2012 Subaru Impreza, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru impreza. The contact stated that while approaching a traffic stop, the vehicle stalled and all of the warning lamps illuminated. The contact stated that he restarted the vehicle but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the CVT transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that they would contact him at a later date. The vehicle was not repaired.
2012 impreza sport with 71,000 miles, one owner, all manufacturer recommended maintenance performed. Mechanic noticed increased noise from rear of vehicle while doing test drive after performing maintenance. Reported rear wheel bearing failure after inspection requiring replacement of bearings.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Subaru Impreza
- Air bags 116 complaints
- Engine 56 complaints
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints
- Seats 15 complaints