Vehicle report
2012 Subaru Crosstrek
Free recalls, owner complaints, and NHTSA safety ratings for the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek, plus how to check this specific vehicle before you buy.
The 2012 Subaru Crosstrek has no open NHTSA recalls on record and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for this model year. Below is the full breakdown, plus how to check this specific vehicle by VIN before you buy in Alberta.
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Overall safety
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2012 Subaru Crosstrek recalls (0)
No open NHTSA recalls were found for the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek. Verify by VIN for the specific vehicle, as recalls can be issued at any time.
2012 Subaru Crosstrek owner complaints (2)
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
SUBARU HAS ISSUED TWO RECALLS FOR THE SUBARU CROSSTREK 2013: BREAK LIGHTS AND ENGINE STALLS DUE TOMORROW VALVE CRACK. THESE ARE BOTH SAFETY RECALLS. I CONTACTED TWO SUBARU DEALERS FOR THE RECALL, AND IT'S BEEN A MONTH SINCE THEY'VE SAID THEY COULD TAKE MAY CAR. I CALLED TWICE MORE, AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME ANOTHER MONTH.
- ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 (NA) SUBARU CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY 1,000 MILES A QUART OF OIL NEEDED TO BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUBARU SUPERSTORE OF CHANDLER (1050 S GILBERT RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85286, (480) 222-6000) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AN OIL STUDY COULD BE PERFORMED, BUT NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Checking a used Subaru Crosstrek before you buy
The recall, complaint, and safety data above describes the 2012 Crosstrek in general. To know the condition and history of the specific vehicle you're looking at, check it by VIN. A VIN check shows whether this particular Crosstrek's recalls are still outstanding, and a full history report adds accident, title, and ownership records the data above can't show.
Before you buy a 2012 Subaru Crosstrek in Alberta:
- Run a free VIN check on the exact vehicle for its own recalls and safety data.
- Run an Alberta Personal Property Registry lien search so you don't inherit debt.
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
- If it's a dealer, confirm their AMVIC licence.
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2012 Subaru Crosstrek — questions and answers
Does the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?+
Our check found no open NHTSA recalls for the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek. Recalls can be issued at any time, so still verify by VIN for the specific vehicle you're considering — a VIN check reflects whether any recall work has already been completed.
How many complaints does the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek have?+
NHTSA lists 2 owner complaints for the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek in our results. Complaints are problems reported by owners and don't always lead to a recall, but a pattern of similar complaints is worth weighing before you buy.
Is the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek safe?+
NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek. Review the owner complaints above and get an independent inspection to assess the specific vehicle's condition.
How do I check a 2012 Subaru Crosstrek VIN?+
Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN into our free VIN check to see recalls, complaints, and safety ratings for that exact vehicle, then run an Alberta Personal Property Registry (PPR) lien search before you pay.
Are recall repairs on a Subaru free?+
Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed at no cost by a franchised Subaru dealer, even for a used vehicle and even if you're not the original owner. Confirm the required parts are in stock before relying on the fix.
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