2012 Subaru Legacy drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 32 complaints for the 2012 Subaru Legacy, 27% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 109,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 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 | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 109,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru legacy. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the contact heard a whining sound coming from the engine. The vehicle would also stall when driving at low speeds or idling. The dealer stated that the transmission was faulty. The transmission was replaced and the failures were remedied. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 2,000.
Car will shudder and almost die or will die when coming to a stop. Was told it was the torque convertor. We have the CVT transmission
Other problems reported for the 2012 Subaru Legacy
- Engine 23 complaints