2018 Subaru Crosstrek Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 22%of 195 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 22% of the 195 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Out of nowhere my windshield had a 5 inch crack, from the bottom of the windshield on the passenger side. There is no chip, just a crack. There is nothing that I know of that caused this. I see online that there are a lot of problems with Subaru windshields cracking. I do not have a picture, just a copy of the receipt for replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #11402665, filed 2021-03, 36,300 miles“The car battery was dead and recharged by Subaru roadside assist. We ran thecarfor 40 minutes. The following day the car battery was dead again. We called the rye dealership where we purchased the car and had it towed there. The person who charged the battery the first time told us that Subaru's having a lot of calls fordeadbatteries but notadmitting there's a problem”
NHTSA complaint #11072072, filed 2018-02, 200 miles“With the crack covering the eyesight system, the warning signal was always flashing and causing my steering to pull to one side. Since it was doing this it was causing the car to pull to one side or bring my tires costing me an additional $800 to replace the tires balance and alignment for my Crosstrek, plus the downtime that I had to takeoff from work to get my car worked on at the Subaru dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11376640, filed 2020-11, 60,000 miles“My sunroof exploded yesterday, 7/13/18, while I was driving on rt. 95. It made a hole through both layers of glass. Fortunately I had the sunshade pulled or the glass would have come into the car. No one was hurt but my roof can't be replaced until august because of the high demand for replacements. I was too shaken to think of taking a picture and it is now wrapped up tight at the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11111128, filed 2018-07, 1,980 miles“My windshield got a big crack out of nowhere while I was driving on a highway. In addition my windshield wiper nozzles and pump have both been replaced due to problems cleaning window but continue to malfunction still and I can't see clearly because of it.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 27% |
| 2025 | 15 | 32% |
| 2024 | 34 | 28% |
| 2023 | 11 | 31% |
| 2022 | 13 | 42% |
| 2021 | 26 | 23% |
| 2020 | 9 | 13% |
| 2019 | 52 | 18% |
| 2018 | 42 | 22% |
| 2017 | 34 | 36% |
| 2016 | 34 | 26% |
| 2015 | 4 | 24% |
| 2014 | 3 | 19% |
| 2013 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
72 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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