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2016 Subaru Crosstrek Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

Electrical
32
Other
32
Powertrain
16
Steering
13
Engine
8
Visibility
6
Structure
5
Speed Control
5
Suspension
3
Brakes
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 30, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWithin 24 hours of purchase, the exhaust pipe became detached underneath the vehicle and exhaust fum...
Oct 21, 2022ENGINEMy friend and I drove from Minneapolis to Duluth for a two-day short trip (Oct 20 - 21, 2022). On o...
Jul 26, 2022ENGINEAt 89,000 the transmission was replaced because of a “known issue” and I was having problems. The ca...
Jan 26, 2021ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE HIGH TEMP...
Dec 21, 2020ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVEHICLE TURNED OFF/STALLED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON 2 OCCASIONS, 2 MONTHS APART. NEEDED TO BE TOWED. SIG...
Jul 10, 2020ENGINETHE IGNITION KEY DOES NOT COME OUT AFTER TURNING OFF THE CAR. SOMETIMES I HAVE TO START IT ON AND TU...
May 4, 2020ENGINEWHILE PUTTING MY VEHICLE IN PARK THE KEY WILL NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION. IT TAKES MULTIPLE ATTE...
Nov 18, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. COLO...

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