2019 Subaru Crosstrek Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. Part of Generation 2 — 2018–2023.

20182020
Complaints
349
Crashes
8
Fires
5
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
14

Worst 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1113 complaints

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Avg mileage:12,130 mi
#249 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:11,290 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#347 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:14,301 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
VISIBILITY/WIPER11312,130 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER491111,290 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM47114,301 mi
ENGINE322111,410 mi
POWER TRAIN212117,153 mi
STEERING159,958 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM128,830 mi
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD930,278 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY78,367 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7121,250 mi
SERVICE BRAKES5114,400 mi
SUSPENSION415,333 mi
AIR BAGS28,000 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2300 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL220,000 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS2
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST27,000 mi
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING27,000 mi
SEATS2112,000 mi
Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle)2
VISIBILITY220,500 mi
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION18,000 mi
Carry Handle, Shell, Base1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY142,000 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)17,990 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
INTERIOR LIGHTING1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION174,000 mi
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES18,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1131,200 mi

Recalls for 2019 Subaru Crosstrek

14 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,686,038 vehicles.

21V263000SUSPENSION:REAR
~408,271 affected

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.

21V263000SUSPENSION:REAR
~408,271 affected

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.

21V264000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
~466,205 affected

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

21V264000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
~466,205 affected

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

21V264000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
~466,205 affected

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

21V264000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
~466,205 affected

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

20V189000SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
~4,862 affected

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.

20V189000SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
~4,862 affected

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.

19V856000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
~51,613 affected

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.

19V743000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
~466,205 affected

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.

+ 4 more recalls

Other Subaru Crosstrek Years

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