NHTSA Complaint #11316123 — 2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11316123
Vehicle	2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	February 28, 2020
Date Filed	March 4, 2020
Mileage	43,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

SUBARU CROSSTREK 2016 CAR HAS HAD POWER TRAIN FAILURE 3 TIMES. THE LATEST CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION INTO MY CAR ON 2/28/2020. VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE TRAVELING APPROX 35 MPH ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE REMAINED ON AND POWER STEERING ALSO WORKED. CAR WAS IN DRIVE BUT NO POWER TO THE WHEELS. REAR ENDED BY A HONDA SUV WHILE DRIFTING TO SIDE OF ROAD. LUCKILY NO INJURIES...ABOUT $1500 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO HONDA SUV. NO REAL DAMAGE TO THE REAR OF MY CAR. HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE BUT NO TROUBLE CODES OR DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION. VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANTY. SEEMS TO BE A MYSTERY PROBLEM AND THE DEALER HAS NO SOLUTION AT PRESENT. TRYING TO GET A RESPONSE FROM SUBARU. SYMPTOMS ARE THE SAME FOR ALL THREE FAILURES. POLICE REPORT NUMBER AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Related Complaints for the 2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK

Other POWER TRAIN Complaints

#11657595 — April 29, 2025 — The CVT valve body was diagnosed as defective by the Subaru Dealership service department. The car was taken to the d...

#11510909 — March 9, 2023 — My car has stopped working while driving 70 mph on the interstate in so separate occasions. Both times it has been dr...

#11440054 — November 10, 2021 — Ignition Key stuck in the ignition cannot be removed from ignition after parking. This problem never occurred in prev...

#11354440 — September 11, 2020 — 2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK, KEY BECOMES STUCK IN IGNITION. MUST MOVE SHIFT LEVER OUT OF AND INTO P(ARK) POSITION SEVERAL T...

#11340391 — July 20, 2020 — I PUT MY CAR INTO PARK AND I TRY TO TURN MY CAR OFF THE KEY TURNS HALF WAY AND STOPS. I CAN'T GET THE KEY OUT. I TRY ...

Recent Complaints for the 2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK

#11704175 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM — December 10, 2025 — Within 24 hours of purchase, the exhaust pipe became detached underneath the vehicle and exhaust fumes and odor were ...

#11697638 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — November 5, 2025 — A/C Control Head and connector burned on both ends. Dealer service center stated it was a significant safety/fire haz...

#11658990 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH — May 5, 2025 — Hood latch failed causing hood to fly open, smashing and breaking my windshield.

#11657595 — STEERING — April 29, 2025 — The CVT valve body was diagnosed as defective by the Subaru Dealership service department. The car was taken to the d...

#11657595 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER — April 29, 2025 — The CVT valve body was diagnosed as defective by the Subaru Dealership service department. The car was taken to the d...