2012 Subaru Outback brakes problems
40 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2012 Subaru Outback, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 40 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru outback. The contact stated that while their son was driving approximately 10 MPH, when the driver attempted to apply the brake pedal however the brakes failed. The driver had to drop the vehicle into first gear then crashed into the curb where it came to a stop. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the driver received a chest injury however there was no medical attention needed.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Subaru Outback
- Drivetrain & axles 104 complaints
- Engine 52 complaints
- Air bags 39 complaints
- Electrical system 37 complaints
- Lighting 18 complaints