Exterior Lighting Problems of Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru Crosstrek owners have reported 41 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Subaru Crosstrek


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Subaru Crosstrek

The Exterior Lighting problem

The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlight warning light illuminated, and the contact noticed that the passenger's side led headlight had become inoperable.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Headlight performance on this vehicle is extremely dangerous when driving at nighttime. Unless you keep your high beams on constantly, these headlights offer only extremely limited visibility during night driving. From the top of the windshield down about16 inches it's totally black.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

1) vehicle was delivered new with rear power windows not working. 2) led brake light stopped working at 15000 miles , noticed when I was backing up in front of glass doors. I was told by dealer wire was shorting out and entire light assembly needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

The low beam headlights occasionally fail to work at night when the vehicle is in motion on city streets and highways, even though the switch is on. The car has running lights that function at all times. On the one hand, the combination allows other drivers to see us.   Read details...




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