One problem related to starter has 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.
Car had fire at starter with lots of smoke coming from transmission and alternator . Vehilce had been having shifting issues and traction from all wheel drive not working. I had vehicle taken to different dealers but no one was able to fix problem until the day car caught fire which told them which parts where at fault. My vehicle is truely a lemon, for it has been one problem after another for the past 3 years.