242 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Air Bags · verdict AVOID 40/100
“The fan controls in the center of the dash failed. Fan speed 1&2 work, but 3&4 do not. After pulling the center dash controls out, I found that the plug connecting the fan speed controls to the wiring harness was burnt. This is a concern cause it could have burned other components or caused a fire.”NHTSA complaint, 2012 Subaru Impreza owner
“HVAC plug pigtail Blower motor resistor Heater control harness Is available for inspection HVAC electrical plugin was badly burned and melted causing risk of fire Summer months created dangerous interior temperatures Winter months & inclement weather created physical distress- & created dangerous vision restrictions/blockage because unable to use defroster Dangerous cab temperatures, limited or blocked vision t”NHTSA complaint, 2012 Subaru Impreza owner
“The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to stop immediately. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the control arms and brake lines were severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. ”NHTSA complaint, 2012 Subaru Impreza owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2019 | Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch SAFETY | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to c |
| 13/10/2016 | Electrical System SAFETY | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The |
| 01/07/2015 | Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification SAFETY | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012 model year Subaru Impreza 4-Door and Station Wagon vehicles (except WRX/STI models) manufactured April 21, 2011, to February 16, 2012. In the affected vehicles, |
| 25/02/2013 | Electrical System SAFETY | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehi |
| 29/11/2011 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages SAFETY | SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 IMPREZA SEDANS AND WAGONS (EXCEPT WRX/STI MODELS), MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 21, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2011, AND LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 17, 20 |
| 01/11/2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles ma |
On the federal record it scores 40/100: 242 owner complaints (17.29 per year on the road) and 6 recall campaigns, 5 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Air Bags, with 105 of 246 categorised reports.
The 2012 Subaru Impreza scored 40/100 on the federal record.