2021 Subaru Crosstrek
Common Problems
Ranked from 42 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
5 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.
- 1
Windshield Cracking Without Impact
16complaintsMedium severityOtherThe windshield cracks without any apparent impact or cause.
- 2
Automatic Braking System Malfunction
8complaintsHigh severityOtherThe automatic braking system engages unexpectedly, causing sudden deceleration or stopping without a detected obstacle.
- 3
Battery Drain and Failure
8complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe battery drains quickly, requiring frequent recharging or replacement, often without warning lights.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Engine Stalling and Unresponsive
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls and does not respond to gas pedal input, leading to unexpected acceleration or inability to start.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Sunroof Malfunction
6complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof malfunctions and explodes, causing glass to shatter inside the vehicle.
Other years & sources
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.