2016 Subaru Crosstrek Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, 2% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,500 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.
“There is a grinding noise coming from one of my wheels . I'm pretty sure it's a bad wheel bearing . Noticed the noise after braking very hard to avoid a collision .have had the SUV looked at test driven by an independent mechanic . He believes it is the wheel bearing”
NHTSA complaint #11375714, filed 2020-11, 38,000 miles“When turning clicking noise was coming from wheel area. Car has only 50,000 miles. When I took car in for oil check mechanic checked it out for me. They ended up replacing the passenger cv axle.”
NHTSA complaint #11341570, filed 2020-07, 53,000 miles“While at posted highway speeds through twisting roads, the vehicle developed a wheel vibration. Stopped to inspect the wheels, found right rear wheel missing 4 of 5 lug bolts. Lug bolts were sheared off. Vehicle has 81,000 miles, tires rotated 7 months prior to this event.”
NHTSA complaint #11548933, filed 2023-10Related 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…
- 10201813Sep 29, 2021This bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.
- 10188193Feb 22, 2021This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.
- 10185090Dec 15, 2020This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.
- 10185064Dec 2, 2020This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear wheel / brake backing plates.
- 10179421Aug 31, 2020This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.
- 10173125Mar 19, 2020This service information bulletin outlines a procedure for Subaru Special Tool Kit number J-53014.
Wheels: 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 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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