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2012 Subaru Outback — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2013 to Dec 2018
The most reported issue is power train problems (87 complaints). 14 complaints involved crashes. 6 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (16)
NHTSA Campaign: 19V008000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-19.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V626000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.
Risk: A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPB actuator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTV-81.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V007000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-19.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V009000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-19.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V002000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-20.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V003000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-20.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V001000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-20.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V297000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Risk: The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V694000
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Legacy vehicles manufactured November 26, 2008, to June 7, 2013, and 2010-2014 Outback vehicles manufactured January 9, 2009 to June 7, 2013. Due to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover may interfere with each other. If an obstruction, such as a buildup of snow or ice prevents the wiper arms from being able to stop in the parked position, the wiper motor may overheat and the bottom cover may melt.
Risk: If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the wiper motor cover may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTK-71. Note: This recall supersedes recall 11V-469. All vehicles that were remedied under that campaign are affected by this campaign, and need to have their wiper motor bottom cover replaced again.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V012000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-18.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V014000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-17.
NHTSA Campaign: 13V078000
Component: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from April 6, 2011, through May 12, 2011. Components inside the wiper motor bottom cover may overheat.
Risk: If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire.
Fix: Subaru has notified all affected owners, and dealers will replace the front wiper motor bottom cover assembly free of charge. The safety recall began February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
NHTSA Campaign: 13V077000
Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from April 6, 2011, through May 12, 2011. The moonroof glass may come loose or detach. The amount and position of the adhesive between the glass and retainer was inadequately applied.
Risk: The moonroof glass can loosen and detach from the vehicle during driving, resulting in a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Subaru has notified the affected owners, and dealers will inspect the glass adhesion condition and either apply additional adhesive or replace the moonroof glass, free of charge. The safety recall began February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
NHTSA Campaign: 12V047000
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 1, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS THAT CONTAIN AN INCORRECT PROPELLANT MIXTURE FOR THE INITIATOR COMPONENT USED, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT OUTPUT OF COMPRESSED GAS.
Risk: THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Fix: SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULES, FREE OF FEBRUARY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
NHTSA Campaign: 13V061000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory. Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.
Risk: The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
NHTSA Campaign: 11V562000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 23, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER THAT COULD MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL DISTANCE REQUIRED TO SLOW OR STOP THE VEHICLE.
Risk: THE DRIVER MIGHT MISJUDGE THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS COULD OCCUR UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 290)
Power Train →4 issues
Your car shudders and sometimes stalls when coming to a stop, even though no warning lights appear on the dashboard. This happens like the engine is fighting the transmission, similar to stalling a manual car by not releasing the clutch. When the car stalls, it takes time to restart and get moving again, which could leave you vulnerable to being rear-ended in traffic or sudden stop situations. The issue may require transmission fluid service, transmission software updates, or internal transmission repair.
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When you braked hard on the highway, your engine stalled due to a torque converter problem, leaving your car immobilized in traffic. Multiple trucks had to swerve to avoid hitting you before you could restart the engine. This created a serious safety hazard for you, your family, and other drivers on the road.
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While driving at 65 MPH, your car suddenly lost power and slowed down significantly, forcing you to pull off the road. Several warning lights came on at the same time. The dealer identified the continuously variable transmission (CVT) as the problem and said it needs to be replaced. This happened at 125,000 miles, and the manufacturer didn't offer any assistance with the repair.
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While driving on the highway, your check engine light came on along with a transmission oil warning, and your car lost power. After a local mechanic replaced the transmission fluid and fuses, the same warning lights returned shortly after. A Subaru dealer diagnosed a faulty transmission valve body as the cause. Subaru had offered a 10-year/100,000-mile extended warranty for this exact problem on 2012 Outbacks, but your vehicle is now outside that warranty period, and the manufacturer declined to cover the repair.
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Service Brakes →3 issues
Your brake pedal suddenly sank almost to the floor while you were trying to stop your car, with no warning lights appearing. You discovered this matches a known recall (NHTSA 11V-562) involving the master brake cylinder, even though your vehicle wasn't listed in that recall. The problem has continued to happen since the incident on September 20, 2025.
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Your brake fluid level dropped twice in 4 months, and a mechanic discovered a brake line leak that could cause complete brake failure. Your mechanic said this appears to be a known manufacturing defect in Subarus, though no official recall covers your 2012 model year. The repair involved fixing the leaking brake line to restore safe braking.
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Your rear brake junction box has severely corroded and is leaking brake fluid, which has caused a complete loss of braking ability. This appears to be the same issue covered in a previous recall for older model years. The repair will likely involve replacing the corroded brake junction box and refilling the brake system with fresh fluid.
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Power Train,engine →3 issues
Your car stalls when you come to a stop, which creates a dangerous situation at intersections and traffic lights. The dealership identified a faulty torque converter as the cause. Fixing this issue will likely require replacing the torque converter, which is part of your transmission system.
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Your engine stalls and shudders when you come to a stop, causing the car to shut off unexpectedly. This creates a safety hazard since other drivers may not expect your car to suddenly stop. The shop has identified a faulty torque converter as the likely cause and will need to replace it.
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When you brake hard or come to a quick stop, your engine rumbles and then stalls. You've noticed that shifting into neutral before braking prevents this, which suggests the problem is related to how the transmission handles the sudden stop.
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Engine →2 issues
After your 100k-mile service, your car began shaking when slowing down and stalling at stops. After sitting in neutral for 2-20 minutes, it would restart, though sometimes it wouldn't restart at all and needed to be towed. This problem happened repeatedly despite the dealer being unable to replicate it or find any diagnostic codes initially. Your Subaru dealer eventually diagnosed a faulty torque converter that needs replacement — a known issue in 2012 Outbacks that typically appears around 100k miles and was the subject of a warranty extension bulletin issued in 2017.
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A week after a routine oil change, your car suddenly jerked while cruising on the highway at 65 mph, and the brake and engine warning lights came on. Your acceleration dropped significantly, and the dealership diagnosed that cylinders 1 and 4 are not firing correctly. After checking spark plugs and fuel injectors without success, the dealer says your engine pistons and valves need to be machined, and they're contacting Subaru about warranty coverage since this appears to be an emerging issue affecting multiple Subaru vehicles.
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Vehicle Speed Control →1 issue
Your car experienced unexpected acceleration while you were turning in a parking lot, causing it to suddenly lurch forward. This appears to happen randomly during turns, and you weren't able to reproduce it intentionally or see any check engine lights beforehand, though one briefly appeared after you avoided a collision. The issue may be related to the cruise control or throttle system and could require diagnostic scanning and potential replacement of throttle or cruise control components.
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Air Bags →1 issue
Your car was involved in a head-on collision with a concrete barrier at 65 mph. Despite the severe impact that totaled the vehicle, the driver-side airbag did not deploy, even though it had been replaced as part of a Takata airbag recall at a Subaru dealership. The driver was wearing a seatbelt but suffered a bruised sternum and PTSD from the crash. There were no warning lights indicating the airbag was disabled before the collision. A repair or replacement of the airbag system may be needed to ensure it functions properly in future impacts.
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Steering,suspension →1 issue
Your car's subframe has rusted through, which is causing the control arms to wobble. This is making it difficult to steer your vehicle properly and safely. The repair will likely require replacing the rusted subframe and control arm components.
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Wheels →1 issue
You heard an odd noise coming from your front driver's side wheel while driving at 70 mph on the interstate. When you stopped to check, you found one of the five lug studs had broken off and two lug nuts were loose enough to turn by hand. After tightening the remaining lug nuts and driving for 15 minutes, the noise returned and the lug nuts were loose again, making the car unsafe to drive. The dealership determined the lug stud was corroded and snapped, even though they had inspected it during a tire rotation service 2,500 miles earlier. Fixing this will likely involve replacing the corroded lug stud and possibly resurfacing or replacing the wheel hub.
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Electrical System →1 issue
You purchased a 2012 Subaru Outback that was advertised with 89,000 miles, but when the title arrived, it showed 134,000 miles instead. This mileage discrepancy suggests the odometer may have been tampered with or rolled back before the sale. You may want to consult with a lawyer or your state's motor vehicle department about potential odometer fraud.
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Engine And Engine Cooling,electrical System,air Bags →1 issue
Your car is having trouble starting and sometimes won't start even with a jump, with the check engine light coming on and off. When it rains, multiple warning lights appear on the dashboard. A dealer diagnosed multiple issues including a misfiring cylinder, a failed catalytic converter, worn brake pads and rotors, a bad PCV valve, a cracked valve cover gasket, and a dirty air filter. The catalytic converter was identified as needing replacement first, but the problems continued even after some repairs were attempted. Fixing this will likely require replacing the catalytic converter, valve cover gasket, PCV valve, and brake components, along with addressing the engine misfire.
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Exterior Lighting →1 issue
Your headlight bulbs are burning out frequently—you've had to replace them 7 times in 3 years on both sides. Even after replacing the entire passenger-side headlight housing, the new bulb burned out too. A mechanic checked your wiring and electrical system and found they're working normally, so the issue isn't with the car's electrical setup. You may need to investigate whether aftermarket bulbs or a persistent manufacturing defect in the headlight assembly itself is causing the premature failures.
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Electrical System,unknown Or Other,fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
Your check engine warning lights stay on all the time, even though you've replaced the mass air flow sensor, oxygen sensors, serpentine belt, and gas cap, and treated your fuel system. This appears to be a recurring issue reported by other Subaru Outback owners. The underlying cause may require diagnostic scanning to identify a fault code that hasn't been cleared by the previous repairs.
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