2021 Subaru Crosstrek Problems

112 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Visibility/Wiper · verdict CAUTION 63/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Visibility/Wiper29
Unknown Or Other24
Engine16
Electrical System15
Power Train14
Forward Collision Avoidance14

In the owners’ words

“Was driving on highway when all of the lights on my dash illuminated. Eventually I got a warning for oil at temp alarm. Was giving code P2757 and P0700. Looks like this a common issue in Subarus but doesn’t look like it covers anything after 2020.”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek owner
“Viscous Coupling and center differential failing. unable to turn at low speeds. Low mileage vehicle, under 40,000. This is a several 1000$ repair that happens right after warranty”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek owner
“The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds and turning to the right or the left, the steering wheel and the vehicle were shaking and vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the control arms and struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of ”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
09/11/2023Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock SwitchSubaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

Questions owners ask

Is the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?

On the federal record it scores 63/100: 112 owner complaints (22.4 per year on the road) and 1 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Visibility/Wiper, with 29 of 112 categorised reports.

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The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek scored 63/100 on the federal record.

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