Two problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises have been reported for the 2012 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the 2012 Outback.
Was driving on highway when lights on dash started flashing on & off, cruise, brake, check engine, the temperature light was flashing blue & red. I pulled over to make sure emergency brake was off. Turned car off and on and checked gas cap was tight as I had googled why it might be flashing. I continued for another mile and engine started making clicking noise when I pressed gas. I pulled over and stopped, car lights were still flashing and it began to smoke under hood. Smoke started coming through air conditioning vents and we got out immediately and engine caught fire.
Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle loss power at 10 mph,there was an abnormal clunking noise detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Subaru of san bernardino 645 auto center dr s, san bernardino, CA 92408 (909) 571-5480 where informed the vehicle was working as designed. The vehicle was taken to Subaru of ontario 1195 auto center dr, ontario, CA 91761 1195 (909) 487-8325 where diagnosed the transmission and torque converter needed to be replaced the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted where informed they would assist with half of repairs fees. The failure mileage was 87,000. Ap.