2012 Subaru Outback drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 104 complaints for the 2012 Subaru Outback, 28% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 104 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 97,000 miles 85 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 15 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 14 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 15 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 85 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 97,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru outback. While the vehicle was placed in park on an incline, the contact suddenly heard a scraping noise and noticed that the vehicle independently rolled away. The contact's wife was leaning into the vehicle and was pulled in reverse along with the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a curb and the front driver's door struck the hedge, which slowed the vehicle down. The vehicle then crashed into a tree hedge.
Tl* the contact owns 2012 subaru outback. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the front driveshaft detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Subaru Outback
- Engine 52 complaints
- Brakes 40 complaints
- Air bags 39 complaints
- Electrical system 37 complaints
- Lighting 18 complaints