2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Sedan
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The 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Sedan is a 148-hp sedan with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $34,095 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 148 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 145 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Impreza measures 173.8 inches long on a 104.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,998 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $34,095 ($48,262 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $34,845 ($49,323 *) |
| Destination Charge | $750 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | DOHC 4-cylinder horizontally opposed (BOXER); alloy cylinder block and heads |
| Horsepower | 148 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Chain-driven DOHC; 4 valves per cylinder; Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS) — intake and exhaust camshafts; tumble generator valves |
| Bore and Stroke | 84 x 90mm (3.31 x 3.54 in.) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (MFI); Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (Continuous AWD — viscous-coupling locking center differential) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist |
| 1st Gear | 3.454 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.888 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.296 |
| 4th Gear | 0.972 |
| 5th Gear | 0.738 |
| Reverse | 3.333 |
| Final Drive | 4.11 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular (87 AKI) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson-type struts; lower L-arms; coil springs; stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Double wishbone; coil springs; stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Dual-piston |
| Front Brake Disc | 10.9 in. ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.8 in. solid |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7.0 in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.0 in. aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | 205/50R17 |
| Tires Rear | 205/50R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 173.8 in |
| Width | 68.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.1 in |
| Front Track | 59.4 in |
| Rear Track | 59.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 22.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,998 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2012 Subaru Impreza SW AWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Subaru IMPREZA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 28, 2019 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Consequence: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
NHTSA campaign 19V149000
Nov 1, 2018 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.
NHTSA campaign 18V772000
Oct 13, 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
Consequence: If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.
NHTSA campaign 16V738000
Jul 1, 2015 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012 model year Subaru Impreza 4-Door and Station Wagon vehicles (except WRX/STI models) manufactured April 21, 2011, to February 16, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may deactivate if a front seat passenger operates a device that is plugged into the power outlet such as a music player or cell phone, or touches a metal part of the vehicle such as the forward/rearward seat adjuster lever.
Consequence: If the ODS deactivates, the front passenger air bag will be turned off and the front passenger air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Occupant Control Unit with a modified one, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQT-55.
NHTSA campaign 15V419000
Feb 25, 2013 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory. Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.
Consequence: The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
NHTSA campaign 13V061000
Nov 29, 2011 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 IMPREZA SEDANS AND WAGONS (EXCEPT WRX/STI MODELS), MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 21, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2011, AND LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 17, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 23, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER THAT COULD MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL DISTANCE REQUIRED TO SLOW OR STOP THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: THE DRIVER MIGHT MISJUDGE THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS COULD OCCUR UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
NHTSA campaign 11V562000
243 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Subaru IMPREZA
Owner Complaints
243 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Subaru IMPREZA (10 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 105 |
| Engine | 55 |
| Electrical System | 30 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Seats | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 15 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 SUBARU IMPREZA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.