2016 Subaru Crosstrek Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, 3% of the 132 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Car has 67,000 miles, is three years old, the front left and right axles had to both be replaced. There was a loud clicking when steering the vehicle. On both sides of the car. Any turns whether with speed or slow the axle would make a loud clicking noise. I was not in an accident nor hitting potholes etc. Just making basic turns onto roads and highways.”
NHTSA complaint #11210248, filed 2019-05“The whole control arm broke and the car only had 44 000 miles on it had to replace it and the radiator cracked too with so many little miles contacted Subaru no answer they wont even reimburse me paid over 2 gran to fix it very unreliable car”
NHTSA complaint #11443474, filed 2021-12Related service bulletins
- 11008259Sep 4, 2024This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce unnecessary bushing replacement.
- 11005593Jul 8, 2024This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
- 10225740Oct 3, 2022This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
- 10216969Jul 5, 2022This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
- 10208663Feb 23, 2022This bulletin announces the design change of the rear stabilizer bar.
- 10205927Dec 21, 2021This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
Suspension: other model years
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 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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