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2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 163 repairs.
2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport
Engine not specified
| 50000 mi US $400 |
Regular inspection. Had to replace battery due to load test failure. |
2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 90400 mi US $794 |
AC Compressor clutch assembly froze resulting in replacement of the compressor, labor, belt, compressor oil, fuse and refrigerant |
| 33500 mi | Battery had bad cell which caused excessive draw from alternator. Battery, alternator, and writing harness to fuse box replaced. |
| 45500 mi US $90 |
Brake sensor had gone bad, when brakes were applied, the signals would not come on immediately. |
2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 1000 mi | There is a known issue with the headlights for this body type that causes the wiring harness to pull too tightly on the headlight, wearing out the socket. Headlight was replaced and wiring harness was re-routed to allow for more slack |
| 54560 mi C $250 |
A/C weak; recharged; slight leak in condensor found but I did not repair |
2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD
| 1240 mi | Heater fan not working. A resistor was replaced to correct the problem. |
| 1300 mi | Passenger Airbag was staying off (airbag off light was on) with passenger in the seat. Dealer looked at car and found no problems. Problem has not repeated. |
| Oil change was done (not at dealer) and the was told the battery was marginal. Went to dealer and a new battery was installed, still under warranty. |
2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 1000 mi | Passenger window would not go down. |
| 19400 mi | Battery was tested bad at Goodyear when getting new tires, went to dealer for warranty replacement. Dealer tested and agreed battery needed replacement. |
| 49000 mi US $200 |
Car wouldn't start reliably. Positive battery terminal wire replaced. |
| 31000 mi | There was a leak in the AC system, the leak was found and fixed and AC recharged. |
2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD
| 12400 mi | on occasion the car would not start. It would be successful after a crank or two. The battery was changed at the 20k inspection. Also, the remote starter was recalled. Subaru removed the remote starter as the replacement part was not available yet. |
| 27900 mi | humming noise coming from AC. Compressor was replaced. |
| 62000 mi C $140 |
AC very weak. Almost no cold air. Garage topped up the gas and put in dye to monitor. about 4 weeks later all the gas had leaked out. No AC at all. |
| 62000 mi C $700 |
AC compressor changed. Gas had totally leaked away after the August top up. |
| 40920 mi | Brake lights stopped working, electrical problem |
2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 115000 mi US $200 |
Blue tooth system failed |
| 50000 mi US $230 |
Replaced broken brake sensor. |
| 94000 mi US $156 |
Brake switch failed causing light to appear on dashboard. The shifter would periodically not come out of park when the light was on. Switch was replaced, problem has not reappeared since. Seems to be a fairly common issue with this type of car if the google searching is correct. |
| 48800 mi US $195 |
ABS and Traction Control System lights came on, unable to get car out of park. Problem was a faulty brake light switch. |
| 85000 mi | Central control module went bad. Symptoms were knobs on temp and blower not functioning properly and an inability to put blower to strongest (4) level. I got a repair quote of $560, but did not get it fixed. I can live with it for now. |
| 105000 mi US $25 |
One of the headlight bulbs burnt out. Replaced with pair of modified Sylvania Osram H9. |
| 87000 mi | Keys needed to be reprogrammed. |
| 99400 mi | Warranty recall for passenger heated seat occupant sensor. |
| 16000 mi | Bluetooth cutting out. Dealer replaced head unit under warranty, Dealer replaced head unit diue to Bluetooth not working. Could not stabilize the Bluetooth. |
| 21500 mi | Whistling noise from fan |
| 47000 mi | updated programming for engine oil light |
| 15000 mi | Compressor failed. |
| 15500 mi | Compressor replaced. |
| 29000 mi | High beam bulb burnt out |
| 29200 mi US $250 |
fUEL LEVEL SYSTEM FAILED. wOULD NOT SHOW CPORRECT FUEL AMOUNT IN GAS TANK |
| 36000 mi | Very weak battery. Battery was replaced. |
| 38000 mi | oil level sensor goes off too soon. 7/2019: basically for the life of the car the oil light goes off when the dipstick measures half. This boxer engine consumes about 1.5 qt every 6000 miles, so it will go off around 4000 miles. Really this isn't a big deal. I think it's programmed this way so owners never let their car's oil drop too much. |
2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 68610 mi US $370 |
Clutch went bad so entire unit was replaced with another used compressor. AC blew warm. Replace AC Compressor with a used HVAC Comp Freon charge |
| 4200 mi | Large water drops appeared on floor of passenger-side footwell. AC drain tube clogged. Tech cleared blockage under warranty. No parts replaced. Service writer said, "We have had a number of these." |
| 22400 mi | Blower motor developed a buzzing noise. Dealer replaced blower motor under warranty. |
| 40000 mi US $70 |
HVAC blower motor was noisy. Replaced with used blower motor from Amazon. |
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