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 (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light on (six problems).
The brake line junction box rusted through. This is a known issue with Subarus of this general era but the 2012 Outback is not on the recall list. Owner noticed brake fluid was getting low, after recently refilling the reservoir. Took the car to a shop and the brake light came on day of. Read details...
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...
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...