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2022 Subaru Crosstrek

2022 Subaru Crosstrek: visibility and windshield top the owner complaints

Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility/Wiper is the most reported area at 21%, followed by a three-way tie among the electrical system, service brakes, and forward collision avoidance at 14% each. No fires, injuries, or deaths are reported. The engine draws the fewest complaints but the most crashes (2) of any area, and the brakes account for 1 more, so the driveline is worth a close look on a test drive.

Most reported areas

Visibility/Wiper0 21%
The most reported area: 6 reports (21%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Owners describe windshield cracking; inspect the glass closely.
Electrical System0 14%
4 reports (14%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Tied for second most reported.
Service Brakes safety 14%
4 reports (14%), including 1 crash and no injuries. Test the brakes thoroughly.
Forward Collision Avoidance0 14%
4 reports (14%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Tied for second most reported.
Engine safety 11%
Fewest reports at 3 (11%) but the most crashes of any area (2), with no injuries. One owner describes the vehicle accelerating without warning.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 28 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.