general problems of the 2012 Subaru Impreza

The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-40 mph, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and was driven with manual steering. The failure occurred while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that approximately four days after the first failure, the steering wheel failed to move. Additionally, the vehicle was losing oil and one quart of oil had to be added every month. The contact stated that the power steering, abs, tpms, transmission automatic transmission fluid (atf), and 4-wd failure warning lights were illuminated. The passenger occupant sensor chimed for the passenger to secure the seat belt consistently even though the occupant was seated with the seat belt buckled securely. The contact who is a certified mechanic had replaced the rack and pinion. The contact noticed that the threads on the tie rods were close in proximately risking the chance of damaging the tie rods. The abs module had been replaced. The contact believed that the engine needed to be replaced but the engine was not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer confirmed there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 164,964.

The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, upon pressing the horn, he became aware that the horn did not function. The contact stated that the failure had previously been intermittent. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the steering roll connector. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA campaign number 10v283000 (steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Power steering comes on 20 minutes after I start the engine and drive a few miles. Has given me apt of close calls with hitting curbs or awkward turns. Try to find the part to replace it, but most websites say that my car has a good chance of being recalled. Took to a Subaru dealership they said it's not recalled. But nobody will fix or sell me parts due to �recalls� precautions.

Partial loss of electronic power steering affecting ability to steer right. Car naturally pulls to the left (into oncoming traffic) due to power steering assist being stronger that direction. Dealer indicates there is a service bulletin for this issue (cracked eps gear box), so it is known. But there has not yet been a recall for this issue.

Dealer road tested vehicle and noted: "verified steering pulling to the left and steering wheel pulling. Tech followed recommended diagnostic tree. Tech found (steering) gearbox cracked. ".