2012 Subaru Crosstrek Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Crosstrek years
- Not enough data 15th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek. That ranks 15th out of 15 Crosstrek model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 77,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
_Auto_Zuerich_2023_1X7A0895.jpg){kind=link}
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Subaru Crosstrek problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 100% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Subaru Crosstrek recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Subaru has issued two recalls for the subaru crosstrek 2013: break lights and engine stalls due tomorrow valve crack. These are both safety recalls. I contacted two subaru dealers for the recall, and it's been a month since they've said they could take may car. I called twice more, and they keep…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 (NA) SUBARU CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY 1,000 MILES A QUART OF OIL NEEDED TO BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUBARU SUPERSTORE OF CHANDLER (1050 S GILBERT RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85286, [redacted]) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AN OIL STUDY…
Other Subaru Crosstrek years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Crosstrek | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 Crosstrek | 44 | 0 |
| 2024 Crosstrek | 120 | 2 |
| 2023 Crosstrek | 34 | 0 |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 31 | 0 |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 115 | 1 |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 69 | 0 |
| 2019 Crosstrek | 285 | 7 |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 195 | 5 |
| 2017 Crosstrek | 94 | 1 |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 132 | 1 |
| 2015 Crosstrek | 17 | 1 |
| 2014 Crosstrek | 16 | 1 |
| 2013 Crosstrek | 26 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
See all Subaru Crosstrek problems by year, every Subaru model, or the Subaru VIN decoder.
Similar Subaru models
Embed this 2012 Subaru Crosstrek badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek?
Owners most often report engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Crosstrek model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.