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2012 Holden Barina Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

All 20052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018

In the 12 months to November 2026, 424 2012 Barina were advertised for sale. Most had 105,000 to 190,000 km on the odometer.

Known Barina problems

Check which apply to a 2012 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Thermostat housing and coolant leaks 1.6 petrol, TK and TM, 2005 to 2018
  2. 2 PCV valve and rocker cover leaks 1.6 petrol, TK and TM, 2005 to 2018
  3. 3 Ignition coil pack misfires 1.6 petrol, TM, 2011 to 2018
  4. 4 Manual gearbox and clutch problems 5-speed manual, 2005 to 2018
  5. 5 Automatic gearbox faults TK and TM automatics, 2005 to 2018
  6. 6 ABS faults and front tyre wear TK, 2005 to 2011

Money owing and write-offs on the 2012 Barina

0% had money owing
15% were recorded as written off

Of about 50 used 2012 Holden Barina checked on Carify since November 2023. Every Barina checked: 2% had money owing and 10% were written off. Every car checked: 9% had money owing and 13% were written off.

These are cars people chose to check before buying, so they are not a share of every Barina on the road. Money owing is what was registered against the car on the day it was checked.

Check a Barina for money owing and write-offs

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2012 Barina yet.