2012 Subaru Outback problems by component
291 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Subaru Outback, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 107 | 37% | 104,000 mi |
| Engine → | 50 | 17% | 114,500 mi |
| Air Bags → | 39 | 13% | 60,200 mi |
| Electrical System → | 37 | 13% | 70,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 34 | 12% | 84,500 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 18 | 6% | 64,000 mi |
| Steering | 9 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3% | — |
| Structure | 5 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.