Wheel Related Problems of the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Subaru Crosstrek

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
4

Wheel problem #1

While at posted highway speeds through twisting roads, the vehicle developed a wheel vibration. Stopped to inspect the wheels, found right rear wheel missing 4 of 5 lug bolts. Lug bolts were sheared off. Vehicle has 81,000 miles, tires rotated 7 months prior to this event.

Wheel problem #2

Premature rear wheel bearing failure, both rear wheels at 29,000 miles. Dealer service technician states vehicle is unsafe to drive.

Wheel problem #3

There is a grinding noise coming from one of my wheels . I'm pretty sure it's a bad wheel bearing . Noticed the noise after braking very hard to avoid a collision . Have had the SUV looked at test driven by an independent mechanic . He believes it is the wheel bearing.

Wheel problem #4

When turning clicking noise was coming from wheel area. Car has only 50,000 miles. When I took car in for oil check mechanic checked it out for me. They ended up replacing the passenger cv axle.


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