2020 Subaru Crosstrek Problems

68 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Visibility/Wiper · verdict BUY 82/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Visibility/Wiper30
Electrical System10
Power Train9
Unknown Or Other9
Engine5
Visibility4

In the owners’ words

“My 2020 Subaru Crosstrek CVT Valve Body equipment failure and CVT Torque Converter failure. This appears to be a common failure for prior Subaru Crosstrek model - however was not extended for coverage to 2020 and beyond models - appears the issue still persists and additional year models should be covered. My vehicle experience the same failure for CVT Valve Body failure and CVT Torque Converter while driving at high”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek owner
“While driving 2020 Crosstrek Hybrid, the dashboard lights suddenly flashed and then engine stalled, leaving me with no brakes and no steering. I rolled through straight through an intersection with four stop signs and I could not stop. Luckily no one was driving or walking at the time. I couldn't start car, even with a jump start. I bought a new Interstate battery with higher specs. Three days later the same thin”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek owner
“My 2020 Subaru Crosstrek experienced a sudden loss of motive power and stalled due to a blown ignition fuse. Diagnostic code P1604 (Startability Malfunction) was stored. Inspection by Wayne Subaru (Invoice #25340) confirmed the Cylinder 3 ignition coil had shorted and physically melted. This is the exact failure mode described in Subaru Safety Recall WRE-21 (NHTSA Campaign 21V825000), which currently only covers 2018”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek owner

Questions owners ask

Is the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?

On the federal record it scores 82/100: 68 owner complaints (11.33 per year on the road) and 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Visibility/Wiper, with 30 of 67 categorised reports.

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The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek scored 82/100 on the federal record.

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