2012 Subaru Impreza Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the wheels of the 2012 Subaru Impreza, 3% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 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.
“In a crime ridden neighborhood I had a flat tire which I was unable to change. This was due to my Subaru labeled and packaged mcgard wheel key which cracked and became unusable. Tire sales and repair facility summoned for assistance reports they have a bucket full of this brand of wheel lock keys which cracked and became unusable. After my first mcgard wheel lock key cracked, mcgard sent me a free wheel lock key and said the original cracked, because someone used excessive air-wrench torque to remove lug nuts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621919, filed 2014-08, 40,236 miles“Unable to change flat tire. The wheel-nut or lug-nut torque required by Subaru is 89ft lbs. This torque was the torque on my wheel-nuts, as verified twice by a new-tire sales facility. With Subaru's 11 1/2 wrench, most women and many men (myself included) cannot loosen these nuts. My weightlifting neighbor could not believe he could not loosen the lug-nuts with the supplied wrench. They are that tight! The owner's manual cautions not to stand on the wrench. This condition can leave someone stranded, perhaps in a dangerous area, or under dangerous conditions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10574491, filed 2014-03, 33,000 miles“Leased from bizzaros the car was inspected with a broken seat belt there's recalls the car keeps eating bearings and hubs the car is simply not safe and bizzaros told me nothingness is wrong with it the power train brakes and rotors and tires were filled to 69psi when got it”
NHTSA complaint #11219722, filed 2019-06, 136,000 miles“Having trouble ignition turning over I have taken back to dealer several times always told my car was fine this car has recalls I wasn't aware I had to replace tire & sensor wasn't working was told it was climate related when I brought it in......this is my second Subaru ..I'm very disappointed w this car.....now my ABS,check engine, an tire gauges are blinking when I was parking I just took it to dealer a week ago....I was told everything was fine.”
NHTSA complaint #10781369, filed 2015-10Related service bulletins
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- 10185064Dec 2, 2020This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear wheel / brake backing plates.
- 10173125Mar 19, 2020This service information bulletin outlines a procedure for Subaru Special Tool Kit number J-53014.
- 10165552Sep 30, 2019This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear wheel / brake backing plates. Under certain circumstances, some customers may have a concern regarding a howling-type…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 13% |
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 7% |
| 1997 | 5 | 17% |
| 1996 | 3 | 15% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2012 Subaru Impreza
105 complaintsEngine
55 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsFuel system
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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