2018 Subaru Crosstrek Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 195 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 5% of the 195 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,850 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11389589, filed 2021-01, 18,000 miles“Since I bought the Subaru cross I have encounter multiple paint chipping in the body and had a windshield crack and paid out of pocket to have safelite repair the window.”
NHTSA complaint #11317891, filed 2020-03, 12,000 miles“Water collecting in front doors and not draining out of door when parked facing uphill. The drain holes in the front doors are not located in the rear corner of the door. If the vehicle is on an incline facing uphill, water can not escape the rear corners of the door interior until the vehicle or door is level.”
NHTSA complaint #11090081, filed 2018-04, 3,800 miles“While driving on a 71 degree, clear day on 16 May 2024, out of nowhere and without prior warning, my sunroof/moonroof glass on my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek limited, (50th anniversary edition) just exploded. See pics attached.”
NHTSA complaint #11589191, filed 2024-05“While I was doing parallel parking, the car on its own went into involuntary, sudden, uncontrolled acceleration & hit a tree & bushes resulting into considerable body damage. Then I called Subaru national customer relations representative & I was told to go to the local Subaru dealer where I had purchased the car about four and a half years ago. The mechanic there told me that he had never heard such incident & he said that since there is no engine light on, there is nothing to scan. And he thought the car was okay. So, I am driving it very cautiously. But, I am concerned. …”
NHTSA complaint #11492416, filed 2022-11Related service bulletins
- 11036822Aug 31, 2026This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of surface rust accumulating in the top center retaining nut area of the front strut mounts. This is an revised…
- 11022304Aug 11, 2025This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
- 10241826Aug 14, 2023This bulletin announces a design change made to the cowl panel.
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 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
72 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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