Worst 2016 Subaru Crosstrek Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 36 | 3 | 1 | 87,099 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 18 | 1 | — | 34,068 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 13 | — | 2 | 70,118 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | — | — | 22,442 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 72,488 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 36,260 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | 26,612 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 7,001 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 23,112 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Subaru Crosstrek
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,303,530 vehicles.
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.
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2016 Subaru Crosstrek — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Crosstrek reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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