2012 Subaru Crosstrek Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek.

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Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
0

Worst 2012 Subaru Crosstrek Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Engine Problems

#21 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek.

Engine Problems
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Fires
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Headlight/Taillight Failures
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2012 Subaru Crosstrek — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Subaru Crosstrek has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (2 complaints); Headlight/Taillight Failures (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2012 Subaru Crosstrek?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Subaru Crosstrek reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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