2012 SUBARU OUTBACK Structurebody Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK
3 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
It was looked at by a subaru dealer but claims fault isnt on subaru. The paint is chipping around the trunk and other areas and has been getting progressively worse over the last several years. Paint ahould not chip at all unless its damaged and due to this now rust is starting to form i continually have to touch up new spots and try to slow the spread of paint flaking off for no reason at all. My 06 impreza never had this issue ir my 2012 town and country. The paint used is subpar needs to be repainted. ,
SUBARU OUTBACK (2012), WHEN STOPPED FOR 1-2 MINUTES, WITH THE ENGINE AND IGNITION OFF, AND THE GEAR SHIFT IN PARK, ON A SLIGHT INCLINE (TO CHECK A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD) SUDDENLY ROLLED BACKWARDS AS I WAS LEANING IN TO RETRIEVE MY BAG. I WAS DRAGGED ACROSS THE NORMALLY BUSY ROAD, BARELY ABLE TO HANG ON (BY BOTH HANDS GRABBING ANYTHING I COULD INSIDE THE CAR). MY LEGS SCRAPED ON THE GROUND VIOLENTLY BURNING THOUGH MY SNEAKER THEN ANKLE FLESH AND GRAZED THE BONE BADLY. MY LEGS ON THE ROAD TURNED THE 1.5 TON VEHICLE A FEW DEGREES AS IT CAREENED UNDER RAPID ACCELERATION REACHING AN ESTIMATED 8-10 MPH BUMPING OVER 2 KERBS PULLED ME EVEN FURTHER OUT OF THE CAR, BUT STILL HANGING ON. LUCKILY THE OPEN DRIVER'S DOOR ENGAGED WITH A HEDGE WHICH RIPPED THE DOOR ALMOST OFF THE CAR AND TURNED THE CAR ANOTHER 35 DEGREES OR SO,...
MY 2012 SUBURU OUTBACK WAS STOPPED AT A GAS STATION IN NEUTRAL AND I GOT OUT OF THE CAR. MY WIFE TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND THE CAR STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARD. I COULD NOT GET BACK INTO THE CAR IN TIME AND MY WIFE COULD NOT PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BECAUSE SUBARU DID NOT PUT AN EMERGENCY BRAKE INTO THAT MODEL THAT YEAR. THEY HAVE SINCE CORRECTED THAT DESIGN FLAW. THE CAR ROLLED BACKWARD ACROSS A ROAD AND ONTO A CONCRETE ISLAND AND OVER A ROCK WHICH DAMAGED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THIS ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE AND NOT HAVING AN EMERGENCY BRAKE TROUBLES ME. I THINK THE VERY LEAST SUBARU SHOULD DO WOULD BE TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE DONE BY NOT HAVING AN EMERGENCY BRAKE IN THE CAR.
Other 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK Problem Areas
Power Train
102 complaints
Engine
50 complaints
Air Bags
39 complaints
Electrical System
35 complaints
Service Brakes
34 complaints
Unknown Or Other
24 complaints
Exterior Lighting
16 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Visibilitywiper
5 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint