2026 Subaru Crosstrek problems and complaints
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (3), Electrical System (2), Lane Departure (2).
Key takeaways
- 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 27% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 18% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 18% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 18% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 18% |
| Structure | 1 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 9% |
| Engine | 1 | 9% |
| Steering | 1 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 9% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 SUBARU CROSSTREK SW N/A AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-26
I rented this car and what I noticed is that the highly polished LCD display reflects sunlight into the driver's eyes. This was noticed while driving North at approximately 7:30AM until 10:00AM. The reflection is actually blinding. The screen should have a matte finish to minimize this blinding reflection.
Electrical System,lane Departure,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-24
Multiple times the vehicle has allowed lane crossing with no warning neither actual assist or beep into oncoming traffic. A vehicle abruptly stopped approximately 75 feet ahead of me the vehicle did not respond and I did have to slam my brakes. I was able to stop with only 3 feet between me and the stopped vehicle. Aut...
Structure - filed 2026-10-12
The front door check strap / door detent mechanism (both front doors). The vehicle is in my possession and available for inspection upon request. VIN and service records available. The front doors do not hold reliably in their intermediate detent positions. The door swings closed unintentionally, with no input from th...
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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.