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Subaru Crosstrek

2018 only

246 classified complaints 5 recalls

144,384 sold in the US for 2018.

13 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2018 Subaru Crosstrek have 246 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Water leaks and seals, typically surfacing around 18,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2018 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Subaru Crosstrek report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2018 only

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 53 complaints · 3.7/10k sold

Median onset: 18,000 miles.

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

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 47 complaints · 3.3/10k sold

Median onset: 25,000 miles.

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

Body control and other modules · Electrical 25 complaints · 1.7/10k sold

Median onset: 2,500 miles.

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

Stalling and no-start · Engine 18 complaints · 1.2/10k sold

Median onset: 7,000 miles.

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

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 12 complaints · 0.8/10k sold

Median onset: 6,500 miles.

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

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Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 11 complaints · 0.8/10k sold

Median onset: 4,700 miles.

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

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 11 complaints · 0.8/10k sold

Median onset: 25,000 miles.

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

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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 9 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 39,000 miles.

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

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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How does 2018 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 2018 model year. See the full Subaru Crosstrek report for every year and full specs/safety data.