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2016 Subaru Crosstrek electrical system problems

The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek has 39 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 24% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

39

Electrical System complaints

24%

Share of year

4

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Crosstrek electrical system complaints by model year51 complaints2013: 5 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 39 complaints2017: 17 complaints2018: 33 complaints2019: 51 complaints2020: 10 complaints2021: 14 complaints2022: 4 complaints2023: 5 complaints2024: 7 complaints2025: 6 complaints
Crosstrek electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE DEALER…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 12, 2017 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek have?

NHTSA has 39 complaints about the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek electrical system — 24% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.