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Subaru Crosstrek

2012–2016 only

247 classified complaints 1 recall

316,967 sold in the US for 2012–2016 (latest year still partial).

6.0 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2012–2016 Subaru Crosstrek models have 247 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 43,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Subaru Crosstrek report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2012–2016

2017–2021

2022–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 33 complaints · 1.0/10k sold

Median onset: 43,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 32 complaints · 1.0/10k sold

Median onset: 39,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 28 complaints · 0.9/10k sold

Median onset: 65,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 23 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Median onset: 52,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 18 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 39,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 10 complaints · 0.3/10k sold

Median onset: 15,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 9 complaints · 0.3/10k sold

Median onset: 51,000 miles. 11.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 9 complaints · 0.3/10k sold

Median onset: 5 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2012–2016 compare with other Crosstrek years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full Subaru Crosstrek report for every year and full specs/safety data.