Body problems of the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Eight problems related to body have been reported for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek based on all problems reported for the 2018 Crosstrek.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2024

While driving on a 71 degree, clear day on 16 may 2024, out of nowhere and without prior warning, my sunroof/moonroof glass on my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek limited, (50th anniversary edition) just exploded. See pics attached.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2022

While I was doing parallel parking, the car on its own went into involuntary, sudden, uncontrolled acceleration & hit a tree & bushes resulting into considerable body damage. Then I called Subaru national customer relations representative & I was told to go to the local Subaru dealer where I had purchased the car about four and a half years ago. The mechanic there told me that he had never heard such incident & he said that since there is no engine light on, there is nothing to scan. And he thought the car was okay. So, I am driving it very cautiously. But, I am concerned. We thought the newer such cars are safer with the high-tech computers on board but I countered this safety problem that I had never come across before.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2021

The third windshield we've had on this car cracked again for now reason. This is available for inspection, and we have documentation of the previous issues, including when Subaru paid part of the second one because they determined there was no reason the windshield should have cracked. Windshield cracked while in the driveway (we were in the car), determined unsafe to drive. The problem keeps occurring. Each windshield replacement has been performed by the dealership we bought the car from. The vehicle has been inspected by the state farm insurance folks for payment of the first windshield repair. There was no warning for the crack.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2021

While driving on my way home in light snow my window cracked starting at 6 inches and is now over a foot long and growing.

5 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2021

My windshield got a big crack out of nowhere while I was driving on a highway. In addition my windshield wiper nozzles and pump have both been replaced due to problems cleaning window but continue to malfunction still and I can't see clearly because of it.

6 Body problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2020

~tl- the contact owns a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that along the top iof the windshield their were rough spots in a row above the top of the windshield that looked like rust. The contact spoke with the dealer (west herr automotive group 3552 southwestern blvd, orchard park, NY 14127; (716) 649-7711) who stated that they would receive a repair before the lease was up however have yet to receive one. The dealer stated they were stone chipped however the contact stated that it looks more like rust. . The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware. The approximate failure mileage was 21,700. Gl.

7 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2019

Windshield had small crack in it when I came out one morning.

8 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/22/2018

Water collecting in front doors and not draining out of door when parked facing uphill. The drain holes in the front doors are not located in the rear corner of the door. If the vehicle is on an incline facing uphill, water can not escape the rear corners of the door interior until the vehicle or door is level.


Other Structure related problems of the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Body problems
8
Paint problems
1
Structure problems
1


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