2016 Subaru Crosstrek problems
Owners have filed 164 complaints about the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 22.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 11%. A further 20.7% were filed without a specific system named.
Complaints164
Crashes6
Fires5
Injuries1
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 22.6% · 37
Unknown or other 20.7% · 34
Power train 11.0% · 18
Engine 7.9% · 13
Steering 7.9% · 13
Fuel/propulsion system 4.9% · 8
Vehicle speed control 3.7% · 6
Service brakes 3.0% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 1 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Subaru Crosstrek in this data, 2016 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2019 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 37 in the last three years against 60 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 38,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Key gets stuck in ignition. Intermittently, the key will not turn all the way to the off position to allow removal. Turning the key to the "on" position then shifting into gear and back into park sometimes allows the key to then turn off and be removed. The car is stationary and in park. The car doesn't seem to recognize that it is in park. Electrical system · reported at 60,000 miles
Experiencing same issues as many others. Key will not pull out unless turned back on and change gears; then when turned back off key will pull out. Started happening in 2019. Again, same as other people, hear clicking when turning left. Taking to dealership tomorrow but seems like it will be the axle from what others are experiencing. Electrical system
Horn failed to sound. It sounds when hitting the lock button three times, but doesnât when the steering wheel is pressed. This was identified during a near miss accident when we tried to alert another driving that was weaving into our lane and couldnât. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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