2016 Subaru Crosstrek Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 11%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, 11% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While putting my vehicle in park the key will not release from the ignition. It takes multiple attempts of going back and forth to get the key to release from the ignition. From what I have read, numerous people have had this issue and Subaru has yet to issue a national recall. I have attached a document that details the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11323197, filed 2020-05, 80,000 miles“The vehicle was losing power and getting close to the point of stalling but never stalled. It would periodically not switch gears as well. Seems like it could have been a faulty brake light switch. Apparently I was told that my vehicle was not covered under the recall put out earlier for this issue. So I had to pay out of pocket.”
NHTSA complaint #11288735, filed 2019-12, 65,000 miles“The ignition key does not come out after turning off the car. Sometimes I have to start it on and turn it off multiple times until it does come out. Btw, my sister owns the same car, and she has the same problem. I have had this issue for about five months.”
NHTSA complaint #11361897, filed 2020-09, 37,240 miles“Had been driving for about 15 minutes, majority of it had been on the highway, and I exited off the highway. I waited at a stop light and then turned onto a secondary road. The car all of a sudden gave all warning lights with the hybrid system and I lost acceleration in the vehicle. It made it very hard to steer, and when stepping on the gas it barely had any power to accelerate the vehicle. Felt like I lost the main power a d was using only the hybrid battery to power the vehicle. I pulled off on a side street put the car in park and shut the vehicle off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11414754, filed 2021-05, 133,000 miles“Vehicle turned off/stalled at highway speeds on 2 occasions, 2 months apart. Needed to be towed. Significant safety issue. Both times, dealer stated no issues were found. First time they said it may be the brake light switch which was repaired under recall. Second time they said it might be the fuel pump overheating but said pump looked fine. I do not trust the car and will not drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #11386362, filed 2021-01, 92,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11008282Sep 27, 2024This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
- 11008281Sep 26, 2024This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
- 11008267Sep 17, 2024This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 10% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 14% |
| 2022 | 3 | 10% |
| 2021 | 16 | 14% |
| 2020 | 5 | 7% |
| 2019 | 34 | 12% |
| 2018 | 32 | 16% |
| 2017 | 10 | 11% |
| 2016 | 14 | 11% |
| 2015 | 5 | 29% |
| 2014 | 2 | 13% |
| 2013 | 11 | 42% |
Other parts of the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek
37 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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