2016 Subaru Crosstrek Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,001miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, 4% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,001 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.
“While driving my 2016 Subaru on a highway in the rain, the sun roof unexpectedly exploded outward. There wasn't any sign of being hit by debris to cause the glass to shatter. Broken glass flew all over. I took photos of the glass roof that clearly shows the shattered roof broke upward.”
NHTSA complaint #10926181, filed 2016-11, 7,001 miles“Driving at 55 miles per hour and the hood safety latch failed. Hood smashed the windshield and rained glass down inside the car. The hood hyper extended damaging the fenders on the right and left. It also damaged the plastic around the wipers. Terrifying experience. Zero visibility caused me to slam on my breaks almost causing another vehicle to hit my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11570698, filed 2024-02“I was driving on the highway and my hood opened and flew back into the windshield. This caused my windshield to break. It was very dangerous and scary since I was driving on the highway. I was very lucky that I did not hit anything or anyone and also that no one else hit me. The tow truck driver said that the hood latch was broken. I have never had any issues with my hood closing prior to this and had no idea it was broken. There were no warning lights and the hood appeared to be closed, it looked the same as the hood always does, not lifted up or anything. …”
NHTSA complaint #11451961, filed 2022-02“Engine Hood-Latch disengaged while driving at speed. The secondary (emergency) latch failed to keep the hood down, causing it to fly open, shattering the windshield, and completely blocking a view of the highway. (The hood latch had an issue where it would not close 10 months prior, and it was serviced by Subaru at that time)”
NHTSA complaint #11438338, filed 2021-10Related service bulletins
- 11022304Aug 11, 2025This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
- 10188172Feb 11, 2021This bulletin provides important guidelines for collision repair facilities to follow when repairing and refinishing Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles.
- 10187314Feb 1, 2021This bulletin provides a procedure for replacement of the black foam rubber insulating cushions for the roof rails.
- 10173180Mar 24, 2020This bulletin announces availability of new interior door handles which will address isolated concerns of the chrome finish peeling.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 | 10 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek
37 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBrakes
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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