2022 Subaru Crosstrek Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 13% of the 31 complaints for this model year. 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.
“To Whom It May Concern, I am filing a formal dispute and safety complaint regarding my 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Limited. On November 12, 2025, while driving at approximately 70 mph on the highway, the vehicle suddenly stopped operating automatically without warning. This was a terrifying and dangerous event for me and my family. We could have been seriously injured or worse. The service department later claimed that the issue might be related to the battery, but I am not convinced that this explanation is accurate or acceptable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11699058, filed 2025-11“I was driving on the highway in stop-and-go traffic when suddenly I found myself depressing the brake pedal to the floor and the car would not stop. Additionally, the eyesight function that prevents forward collisions did not alert for obstruction or stop the vehicle. I was able to put the vehicle in park and then tried to reengage the vehicle, but the brakes failed to respond. I was in the middle lane of a major highway. My vehicle could have harmed someone else, in addition to myself, and I was also at risk by being stopped in the middle of traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11683292, filed 2025-08“When starting the vehicle in a narrow area, the reverse automatic braking will sometimes activate. This causes the anti-lock brake system to actuate while the car is backing up making a rapid clicking noise. After backing up approximately 6-8 feet, the vehicle will stall, the steering wheel will lock, and all warning dash lights such as check engine will be on. Air conditioning codes are triggered U0401 (confirmed - invalid data received from ECM/PCM A ), and U0416 (Invalid Data Received from Vehicle Dynamics Control Module). …”
NHTSA complaint #11484982, filed 2022-09Related service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 11 | 9% |
| 2023 | 4 | 11% |
| 2022 | 4 | 13% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 6 | 6% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 3 | 18% |
| 2014 | 2 | 13% |
| 2013 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 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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