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2016 Subaru Crosstrek
Common Problems

Ranked from 42 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

7 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Key Stuck in Ignition After Shifting to Park

    20complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The key becomes stuck in the ignition after shifting to park, requiring multiple attempts to remove it.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Air Bag System Malfunction

    7complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Air bag system malfunctions, including failure to deploy properly or warning lights indicating issues.

  3. 3

    Engine Stall at High Speeds

    4complaints
    High severityEngine

    Vehicle stalls or loses power at highway speeds, often without warning.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Steering Failure

    4complaints
    High severitySteering

    Electrical power steering fails, making it difficult to control the vehicle.

  5. 5

    Wheel Bearing Failure

    4complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The left rear wheel bearing is failing for the third time at 40,000 miles, indicating an increasing frequency of failure.

    $250–$700est. wheel bearing/hub replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Hood Latch Failure

    2complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Hood latch fails, causing the hood to fly open and potentially damaging the windshield and surrounding areas.

  7. 7

    Suspension Component Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Suspension components, such as wheel bearings, fail prematurely, leading to vibrations and potential loss of control.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.