Subaru Crosstrek owners have reported 212 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (179 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's battery dead (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Within 10 days of purchasing this vehicle a certified Subaru dealership documented the following safety defects. Both front cv axles failing and clicking on turns creating loss of vehicle control risk. Eps electronic power steering fault codes creating safety critical steering concern. Read details...
Stationary. Battery has been replaced 4 times. First Subaru said that it needed to be started every couple of weeks. Then they said that it had to be started or driven ever week. Now they say it has to be driven "more" after previous instructions have been followd. Read details...
I've had repeated problems with the 12v battery in my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek hybrid. The vehicle has some sort of electrical "leakage" issue that drains the battery after sitting for a few days. Read details...
Starter failed at 50 k miles left me stranded Read details...
My car is currently using a large amount of oil. I've had to put in about 1. 5 quarts of oil about 2 times between oil changes. The horn has also stopped working in some positions (thinking this is likely the clockspring). My car currently has about 106k miles on it. Read details...