Subaru Crosstrek owners have reported 154 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (141 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission failure (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On September 10, 2026, while driving on public roads in west allis, wisconsin, the vehicle's dashboard warning lights began flashing and the transmission stopped shifting. The vehicle became stuck in a low/first-gear-type condition and would not drive normally. Read details...
2015 Crosstrek xr - concurrent with complaint #11396151 as a Subaru owner who experienced the safety issue expressed in the above-referenced complaint, I am also an attorney with mass tort (defense) experience, and would like to know: 1) why a safety recall has not been issued when multiple Read details...
Transmission valve body failed, solenoid 2 fail, affects traction control, stability control, abs, and hill start control. Causes transmission tempts to overheat. Read details...
2015 Crosstrek. Was driving on i476 in PA on a 35 degree sunny day on 2/6/2021 for about 3-5 miles at steady speed of 65 mph when suddenly the car bumped (although nothing was in the road/no pothole) with a loud noise (nothing flew off car) and abruptly slowed to a crawl even with foot still on the Read details...
The windshield on my 2017 Crosstrek chips too easy. I have never had chips on any other vehicles windshield. The glass must be too soft. This has happened to my Crosstrek a few times while in motion. My transmission feels like it sometimes slips, and shudders while the vehicle is in motion. Read details...