The 1st generation Crosstrek runs from 2016 to 2017. Owners have made 17 complaints about those model years. Most of the complaints are about steering problems.
Considering those complaints, along with other data – such as average repair costs, age of the vehicle, and recall frequency – we've assigned this generation a PainRank™ score of 4.16.
It ranks 16th out of 37 eligible generations in overall reliability.
Since 2015 there has been a surge in complaints about Subaru windshields that crack spontaneously. Many believe this is due to a design switch to 'acoustic glass.' Owners want compensation from Subaru because windshield replacements come wi…
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Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
Subaru is asking a court to throw away a lawsuit that alleges their windshields are prone to cracking because the plaintiffs aren't saying they broke any federal safety standards, just that the windshields are terrible. … continue reading
In just a matter of months, a second lawsuit has been filed against Subaru for their defective windshields that use 'acoustic glass.' … continue reading
Unintended Acceleration
Pulling into my garage in my apartment complex. 7 MPH vehicle had unintended acceleration and engine revved and slammed into garage wall. Brakes did not stop the car from accelerating and lunging forwards. Crash was significant and airbags did not deploy. Physically suffered blunt force trauma from hitting steering wheel and fractured, dented and chipped my sternum.
Unintended Acceleration
We have a steep driveway and my car accelerated and the brakes went totally out on my way down to check our mail. Could do nothing to stop it... It was like the car shot forward like a bullet. I headed towards a big tree so I turned wheels slightly and landed in a group of smaller trees. Both side airbags inflated, the front one did not inflate. I was just barely able to get out of the car because of trees blocking the door.
Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.
Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
Overall reliability rank out of 37 eligible generations.