Defroster/defogger/hvac System problems of the 2012 Subaru Impreza

One problem related to defroster/defogger/hvac system has been reported for the 2012 Subaru Impreza. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Subaru Impreza based on all problems reported for the 2012 Impreza.

1 Defroster/defogger/hvac System problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2021

The contact's son's father owns a 2012 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that upon activating the heating system, a burning odor would emit from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic discovered melted plastic; as well as black soot, inside the vehicle's instrument panel and harness blower resistor. The contact stated that an unknown fuse and the heater motor were replaced; however, the failure returned. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer(prestige Subaru of turnersville NJ) where a diagnostic was performed and the contact was given an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact reached out to the manufacturer but was offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 129,173.


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