2019 Subaru Crosstrek problems and complaints
Owners have filed 284 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The most-reported areas: Visibility/Wiper (113), Electrical System (53), Unknown Or Other (49).
Key takeaways
- 284 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 113 | 40% |
| Electrical System | 53 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 49 | 17% |
| Engine | 34 | 12% |
| Power Train | 24 | 8% |
| Steering | 15 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 5% |
| Visibility | 11 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3% |
| Structure | 7 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2% |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,wheels - filed 2026-08-15
Recently, Aug 13 we took the 2019 Crosstrek to the to the Subaru center for oil change and a general inspection. Two big problems revealed. 1. Recommend replacing both rear wheel bearings due to noise while driving $2,249. 2. Recommend replacing all 4 TPMS sensors due to low voltage codes present and no data $813.50...
Engine - filed 2026-08-04
My engine overheated at 125,000 miles roughly and 2025 and this year the engine oil is leaking into the coolant tank at 135,000 miles.
Power Train - filed 2026-07-28
While driving, my dashboard warning lights on my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek—AT OIL TEMP, EyeSight, and Lane Assist—illuminated simultaneously with a sudden onset of transmission slippage and erratic shifting, with no prior warning symptoms. The vehicle experienced a sudden mechanical failure of the Continuously Variable Tra...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.