Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru Crosstrek owners have reported 50 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Subaru Crosstrek


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Subaru Crosstrek

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

On may 13, 2026 at approximately 2:50 pm, I experienced an unexpected activation of the eyesight pre-collision braking system in my 2026 Subaru Crosstrek while pulling into the chick-fil-a entrance area in [xxx] .   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

I was driving on a texas highway on may 2 at the speed limit of 75 mph with the car on cruise control. It was a sunny day and traffic was light. Suddenly, without warning, or apparent cause the car went into a hard brake and the collision avoidance signals were beeping and flashing.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

On two occasions, the vehicle has activated the forward collision warning although there was no nearby vehicle or obstruction. The date of incident is not precise.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Crosstrek. While driving 65 mph, the eyesight driver assist system warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove home, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the indicator dimmed. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times.   Read details...




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