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2018 Subaru Crosstrek Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek has 6 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-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

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 19, 2023STEERINGThis is the 4th Time Since 2022, that my steering wheel has locked after driving. If the steering wh...
Nov 26, 2022STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE-driving at moderate pace between 30 and 40 mph when vehicle engine shut off without warning. loss o...
Jul 4, 2022STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis issue has happen 2 other times one time last year where Suburu Tow Truck had to be called, 2nd ...
Apr 2, 2021STEERINGPOPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING TO THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT ONLY DURING A SHORT RANGE TURN, HAD IT TO THE DE...
Feb 23, 2019STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)UPON STARTING CAR IN DRIVEWAY FOUND POWER STEERING SLUGGISH AND REQUIRING GREAT FORCE (OPERATIVE, BU...
Jun 12, 2018STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINEVEHICLE TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING TWO TIMES IN TRAFFIC CAUSING NEAR COLLISIONS. ITS BEEN AT DEALER FO...

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