2012 Subaru Outback: recalls and problems

Structure2026-10-28

The front sub-frame assembly has rusted through in several areas. this problem was discovered by the mechanic while preparing to make an unrelated repair. there were no indications of the problem until is was discovered by the mechanic.

Power Train2026-10-16

While driving on i-5 at about 70 mph, i made a normal upshift from 5th to 6th gear in my 6-speed manual transmission. the shift lever went past the reverse lockout without my lifting the reverse pull collar (the owner's manual says the collar must be raised to select reverse) and the transmission briefly went into reverse at highway speed. the lever was in reverse for only a fraction of a second, but that was enough

Service Brakes2026-10-15

The brake line junction box rusted through. this is a known issue with subarus of this general era but the 2012 outback is not on the recall list. owner noticed brake fluid was getting low, after recently refilling the reservoir. took the car to a shop and the brake light came on day of. the shop confirmed the brake line junction box was rusted through and leaking. owner was advised that they were days away from a

Service Brakes2026-08-17

Brakes failed completely due to excessive rust / corrosion on brake line junction area. brake pedal suddenly went to floor and fluid leaked out near right rear quarter of vehicle in-front of right rear tire.