2021 Subaru Crosstrek Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 1% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106 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.
“Driving home in daylight after taking delivery of 2021 Subaru Crosstrek premium on 1/29/21, I raised dimmer switch to highest position to illuminate dashboard because I couldn't see speedometer/instrument panel, and there was no illumination! This is my 3rd Crosstrek premium so I knew how the dimmer & lighting controls work. I contacted dealer & service mgr immediately, was told it is what it is, nothing can be done, sensors cannot be adjusted!. …”
NHTSA complaint #11416604, filed 2021-05, 106 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11012260Dec 13, 2024This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and rear combination lamps, where moisture and or condensation may develop on…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 13 | 11% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 13% |
| 2013 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
33 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsForward collision avoidance
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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