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2018 Subaru Crosstrek other problems

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek has 42 other complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

42

Other complaints

17%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Other complaints by year

Crosstrek other complaints by model year52 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 3 complaints2015: 4 complaints2016: 34 complaints2017: 35 complaints2018: 42 complaints2019: 52 complaints2020: 9 complaints2021: 24 complaints2022: 10 complaints2023: 11 complaints2024: 32 complaints2025: 12 complaints
Crosstrek other complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

8/17/23 I left my vehicle on with the air conditioning running. Left on because my dogs were in the car. Came out of restaurant after 40 minutes & car was on fire inside the vehicle. Opened back door on drivers side & back seat was on fire. Black smoke coming out of the car. Car was put out by fire…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 17, 2023 · fire

Common questions

How many other complaints does the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek have?

NHTSA has 42 complaints about the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek other — 17% 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.