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2018 Subaru Crosstrek Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek has 32 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Visibility
65
Other
32
Electrical
28
Engine
16
Powertrain
13
Speed Control
9
Structure
8
Steering
6
Lights
4
Seats
4
Wheels
3

32

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERWheel bearing issue in 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Identified by Subaru but not full recall We were not in...
Mar 5, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERI have had my car jumped twice in the last 7 days. Today I will be replacing the battery with AAA. I...
Sep 7, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy car randomly blows white smoke put of the exhaust and supposedly had the PCV valve replaced in Ja...
Jun 8, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEI was driving to a friends house . When the engine started sputtering billowing blue smoke , the eng...
May 14, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe passenger window switch on the drivers side door panel is loose and is jammed (will not depress)...
Nov 1, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHERDealer indicated control arm bushings needed to be replaced because they were cracked. I've owned a...
Sep 6, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHERSeveral times the car wouldn’t start but all the lights came on but the engine would not turn over. ...
Aug 17, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHER8/17/23 I left my vehicle on with the air conditioning running. Left on because my dogs were in the ...
Feb 1, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHERFront hood latch opens while driving. This happens often. There is a secondary latch, so the hood do...
Jan 19, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEI was driving on Tuesday, January 17 and my steering made a pooping nose strug and swirl to the righ...
Aug 25, 2022UNKNOWN OR OTHERA crack developed on the front windshield of my 2018 Subaru crosstrek out of nowhere. There was no a...
May 11, 2022Chest Clip, Buckle, Harnesswas loosening the shoulder strap to get my child out of the seat and one of the straps came complete...
Apr 4, 2022UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe windshield cracked across the whole front of the car while it was parked in a private lot. There...
Feb 18, 2022UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy car was parked in the covered garage at the Denver airport. I left for 3 days and came back to a...
Dec 14, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERThis is the second time my windshield has spontaneously cracked since buying my 2018 Crosstrek. Both...
Jun 17, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMUNKNOWN My Subaru has always had a little hesitation when accelerating. I brought this up to the de...
May 21, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERSunroof exploded while driving at highway speed. Nothing hit my car while driving, no cars were in f...
Apr 21, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERCowl panel separates from windshield. Taken to dealer on 4/21/21, paid $410 for replacement, 8 month...
Feb 25, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERON MY WAY TO WORK AT 6:30AM, MY 2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK WITH EYESIGHT MAY HAVE HAD TINY ROCK CREATE A ...
Feb 18, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHEROUT OF NOWHERE MY WINDSHIELD HAD A 5 INCH CRACK, FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD ON THE PASSENGER ...

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