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2019 Subaru Crosstrek transmission problems

The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek has 23 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

23

Transmission complaints

6%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Crosstrek transmission complaints by model year23 complaints2013: 3 complaints2014: 7 complaints2015: 6 complaints2016: 18 complaints2017: 13 complaints2018: 14 complaints2019: 23 complaints2020: 9 complaints2021: 13 complaints2022: 1 complaints2024: 3 complaints
Crosstrek transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

I sent my Crosstrek to the dealer for the WRE21 recall. After retrieving the car from the dealership with the recall fix in place, the engine stalled while I was at a red light and I could see smoke coming out from the hood. This occurred after driving less than 4 miles from the dealership. I…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 12, 2024 · fire

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek have?

NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek transmission — 6% 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.