2026 Subaru Crosstrek Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, 9% of the 11 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.
“The AED, Braking, Cameras and lane centering systems failed and caused a crash into the highway barrier suddenly due to defects in the driver assist systems defect in the electronic safety systems causing the steering wheel to turn forcefully to the barrier striking it. This happened without any warning despite driver input to stop the sudden steering inputs and braking.”
NHTSA complaint #11749816, filed 2026-07Related 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…
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 2026 Subaru Crosstrek
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 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.
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