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2012 Subaru Crosstrek Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#14 most-complained of 14 Crosstrek years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2012 Subaru Crosstrek has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #14 highest of 14 Crosstrek model years. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2012 Subaru Crosstrek problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine2 (100%)
  2. Electrical System1 (50%)
2012 Subaru Crosstrek complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2018Apr 2019
3 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2018 to Apr 2019; peak Apr 2019 (2).

2012 Subaru Crosstrek recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2012 compared with other Crosstrek years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012No verdict020—
2013Best23261—
2014Best15161—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek ranks #14 of 14 among Crosstrek model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek?
The most reported problem areas are engine (2 complaints) and electrical system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 77,500 miles.
Does the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.