2012 Subaru Legacy transmission problems
The 2012 Subaru Legacy has 34 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 29% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
34
Transmission complaints
29%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“WHEN BRAKING, THE CAR OFTEN STALLS AND ALL REQUIRES A SHIFT INTO PARK, AND A RESTART OF THE ENTIRE ENGINE BEFORE BEING ABLE TO PROCEED. WHEN IT STALLS, STEERING IS ALSO AFFECTED. THIS FREQUENTLY HAPPENS ON CITY STREETS, BUT ALSO HAPPENS WHEN PULLING INTO PARKING SPACES AND WHEN SLOWING FOR TURNING.…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Subaru Legacy have?
NHTSA has 34 complaints about the 2012 Subaru Legacy transmission — 29% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.