2019 Subaru Crosstrek Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 19%of 285 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 19% of the 285 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“All elextrical was diabeled, no s drive, no response to key fob, could not take car out of park, check engine light on. Car was workig when parked at store, came out and the car would not start and kept giving me error mesages. The ybrid batter was good and I finally was able to use the hybrid mode to get the car to the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11365945, filed 2020-10, 19,100 miles“The auto lock function has mysteriously stopped working. Traditionally, auto lock will work as the car begins to roll right in reverse or drive. After startup in morning on my way to work, the auto locks mysteriously stopped engaging as they always had before. This problem has continued and now the auto-lock function does not work all together. The auto shop has looked at it with my local dealer and they cannot solve this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11339991, filed 2020-07, 30,000 miles“I was driving in traffic to complete stop, as I was accelerating the vehicle stalled. This has happened only once. I have had another incident when I was backing up to park my car in my garage, my back up camera froze while im still in motion then the infotainment reboots.”
NHTSA complaint #11289092, filed 2019-12, 2,500 miles“Hi. I purchase my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek in october of 18 because I decided to suck it up and have a payment to ensure I had a safe vehicle for myself and for my son. Since we always purchase subarus through my work, I went that route because I've been very pleased with them especially with safety. In may of 2000 19, I was driving to harrisburg for work and I had my son with me and a whole egg that was presenting at the conference we were headed to. …”
NHTSA complaint #11287583, filed 2019-12, 9,000 miles“I purchased my 2019 Crosstrek in november of 2018. On numerous occasions the radio / touchscreen resets itself. However before each self started reset a loud buzzing or static noise comes across the speakers scaring the ever living daylights out of me (the driver). This is a safety concern / hazard as I was driving on the interstate on one occasion of this. I have had the whole system replaced by my dealership at no charge 1 month after purchase. Yet the radio still has the same issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11245112, filed 2019-08, 600 milesRelated recalls
- 21V264000Apr 15, 2021Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue…Covers: Subaru Crosstrek 2018–2019, Impreza 2017–2019
- 19V743000Oct 18, 2019Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to…Covers: Subaru Crosstrek 2018–2019, Impreza 2017–2019
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 18% |
| 2025 | 7 | 15% |
| 2024 | 8 | 7% |
| 2023 | 6 | 17% |
| 2022 | 4 | 13% |
| 2021 | 16 | 14% |
| 2020 | 11 | 15% |
| 2019 | 53 | 19% |
| 2018 | 32 | 16% |
| 2017 | 17 | 18% |
| 2016 | 37 | 28% |
| 2015 | 1 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 13% |
| 2013 | 5 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
123 complaintsOther or unknown
51 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology