2019 Subaru Crosstrek Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 5%of 286 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,700miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 5% of the 286 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,700 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When lane departure system is activated,steering gets loose.wheels may not respond to steering wheel for 1 second.Subaru says this is normal.I stopped using the system after drifting off a 2 lane country road at 50 m.p.h. I have this system in my toyota,it does not negatively effect steering wheel control.”
NHTSA complaint #11281013, filed 2019-11, 20 miles“Driving 70 MPH, cruise on but not set, lane keep assist was on. Driving down middle of my lane on the highway the car abruptly turns to the right. I could not recover fast enough to avoid going into the next lane. Because I was over the line, the lane departure gave me an alert. A few days later it happened for the 2nd time. Same speed, same abrupt force turning the car, this time to the left. I may have been close the the right side of my lane but nonetheless, it suppose to nudge the steering wheel back into my lane. Not an abrupt turn. …”
NHTSA complaint #11266727, filed 2019-10, 2,380 miles“My Subaru Crosstrek is a 2019 - less than 2 years old and still covered by warranty. It has been meticulously cared for and only dealer serviced. 3 days ago the car's engine shut off while we were driving it. There was a complete loss of power to the brakes and steering. We could have been killed. I brought the car in immediately to the dealer service I have always been going to, and they cannot find anything wrong with the car. In his own words, the service manager said I would not feel comfortable letting my family or loved ones using your car - but he offered no help. …”
NHTSA complaint #11406867, filed 2021-04, 28,000 miles“At highway speeds, during a mild turn, the car unexpectedly pulls in the same direction as the turn. First occurred 3 weeks after purchase. Took car to dealer immediately. May be related to existing steering recall. Dealer cooperative so far. Checked VIN against existing recall, but it was not associated on the ntsb web site.”
NHTSA complaint #11193793, filed 2019-04, 1,100 miles“When driving, especially at highway speeds, the steering will unexpectedly push the car across the lane, sometimes harshly, especially around curves. This is more than a simple nudge for lane assist, it scares the heck out of you as you fight the steering wheel to maintain control. At least on our car it's enough to cause an accident! The car has been in to Subaru three times to correct this problem, without success. …”
NHTSA complaint #11267281, filed 2019-10, 3,600 milesRelated recalls
- 19V065000Feb 6, 2019Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may…Covers: Subaru Crosstrek 2019, Forester 2019
Related 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…
- 10252539Mar 26, 2024This bulletin announces the design change made to the cowl panel. The change was made to address a small number of cases where the rubber sealing portion becomes separated.
- 10246088Nov 8, 2023This bulletin announces the design change made to the leather wrapped steering wheels.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 3 | 6% |
| 2024 | 10 | 8% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 15 | 5% |
| 2018 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 | 13 | 10% |
| 2015 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
123 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsOther or unknown
52 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 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 30, 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