2012 Subaru Impreza Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Subaru Impreza, 5% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my vehicle, a few of the dashboard lights lit, engine oil, ABS, at, mil, vehicle dynamics. When I arrived home, the diagnostic tool revealed a p0700 and p2764 codes. Unfortunately the warranty does not cover the issue because is over 100000 miles. The issue as per my research is well known to Subaru. Now the repair is going to cost me $2500.00”
NHTSA complaint #11241647, filed 2019-08, 105,000 miles“The Impreza consumes a lot of oil. Between 800-1200 miles im having to top it off. I have been having issues with it shutting off immediately after starting it in my driveway. I have had it in the shop several times with no ideas. No lights turn on to figure out what's going on. It's throwing no code either.”
NHTSA complaint #11174568, filed 2019-02, 66,343 miles“Driving on highway and the car stopped/stalled suddenly while in motion, this was a dangerous situation, drivers behind me had to react to my sudden/full stop. I was told it was a transmission problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11218302, filed 2019-06, 129,000 miles“I purchased this car brand new from the dealership in january 2012 and have consistently added 1 quart +/- approximately every 1,200 miles, more often and increased added oil volume during extended driving times. I have spoken directly with Subaru dealers/service managers in 3 different california cities whom have been alerted to this oil consumption issue and have casually explained the consumption of 3-5 quarts of oil between changes as normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10731342, filed 2015-06, 1,000 miles“We were riding along at less than 40mph, and with no warning, there was a sudden, loud, explosion noise on the roof of the car. We pulled over to discover that the sunroof had shattered. There was no one on the road near us at the time, and there is nothing above to send anything down. We are positive that nothing hit our roof. If the internal cover had not been closed one of the 3 of us could have been seriously injured and this incident very nearly could have caused a serious accident. Subaru refuses to take responsibility for what is very clearly a manufacturing defect.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 40% |
| 2024 | 3 | 9% |
| 2022 | 2 | 14% |
| 2021 | 2 | 14% |
| 2020 | 17 | 20% |
| 2019 | 26 | 13% |
| 2018 | 26 | 17% |
| 2017 | 22 | 18% |
| 2016 | 19 | 25% |
| 2015 | 14 | 18% |
| 2014 | 9 | 8% |
| 2013 | 21 | 8% |
| 2012 | 13 | 5% |
| 2011 | 5 | 9% |
| 2010 | 9 | 20% |
| 2009 | 7 | 7% |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 7% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 10% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Subaru Impreza
105 complaintsEngine
55 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Subaru Impreza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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