2012 Subaru Impreza engine problems
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Subaru Impreza — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where the gas cap was replaced; however, the warning light returned. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for a…”
filed Mar 8, 2023
“The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started smoking from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as an oil consumption and cam carriers failure…”
filed Dec 20, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a…Campaign 18V772000 · Nov 1, 2018
Engine problems in other Impreza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Impreza | 2 | 7% |
| 2020 Impreza | 3 | 4% |
| 2019 Impreza | 8 | 4% |
| 2018 Impreza | 11 | 7% |
| 2017 Impreza | 14 | 11% |
| 2016 Impreza | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 Impreza | 10 | 13% |
| 2014 Impreza | 20 | 19% |
| 2013 Impreza | 74 | 30% |
| 2011 Impreza | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 Impreza | 7 | 16% |
| 2009 Impreza | 13 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Subaru Impreza
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.