2015 Subaru Crosstrek Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 12%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,502miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek, 12% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,502 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on a 2 lane highway going 55mph. My knee bumped the steering column and at that moment the dash went blank, I lost power steering and brakes. I was able to pull over onto the shoulder before the steering locked up. I had no idea what had just happened. After awhile I discovered the car would restart and drove the remaining 20 miles home with no problem. It wasn't until I called the dealer the next day and looked online that I realized what had happened. I'm short , 5'1' and had the steering column at the lowest position and the seat forward. …”
NHTSA complaint #11161464, filed 2018-12, 45,000 miles“During the morning and sometimes in the afternoon as I start the vehicle the steering light comes on and the vehicle is not able to be steered. This has happened multiple times and I brought it to the Subaru dealership because the vehicle is still under manufactures warranty. Last week the dealership called and stated it was repaired, I have all the records. As my pregnant wife and I got into the vehicle I started the car to leave and the steering light was on again, and I could not steer the vehicle. I am now very afraid this will happen while I am driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11064115, filed 2018-01, 5 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032035Apr 20, 2026This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when…
- 10199960Jul 27, 2021As part of Subaruâs dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcingan extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the Electronic Power…
- 10199957Jul 26, 2021As part of Subaru of Americaâs dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehicleâs…
- 10199956Jul 26, 2021As part of Subaruâs dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the Electronic Power…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 3 | 7% |
| 2024 | 10 | 8% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 15 | 5% |
| 2018 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 | 13 | 10% |
| 2015 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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