Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2012 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 2012 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light on (six problems).


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2012 Subaru Outback

The Service Brakes problem

Brakes failed completely due to excessive rust / corrosion on brake line junction area. Brake pedal suddenly went to floor and fluid leaked out near right rear quarter of vehicle in-front of right rear tire.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

Flashing brake light and ebrake is not engaging. I checked to see if there is a stuck drum brake by jacking up and rotating both rear rotors. Both rotors move freely. I checked online and there was recall on 2012 models but not on mine (2012 Outback, 3. 6 limited.   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback the contact stated that while their son was drivinb approximately 10 mph when the driver attempted to apply the brakes however the brakes failed. The driver had to drop the vehicle into first gear then crashed into the curb where it came to a stop.   Read details...


Service Brakes related problems in other Subaru Outback model year vehicles:



Outback Service Bulletins
Outback Safety Recalls
Outback Defect Investigations