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#BS-2016-SUBCRO-68CB

2016 Subaru Crosstrek

Based on reports from 164 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
164
Crashes
6
Fires
5
Recalls
1
TSBs
329
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 164 complaints, 6 crashes, 5 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

pulls to one side

3 complaints • Severity 5.3/10

$X,XXX
2

broken clock spring

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
3

broken door actuators

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

36 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 38K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

29
0–30K
40
30–60K
12
60–90K
5
90–120K
5
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (40 reports) • Median: 38K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (36 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical36 (22%)
Other34 (21%)
Drivetrain18 (11%)
Engine13 (8%)
Steering13 (8%)
Fuel System8 (5%)
Speed Control6 (4%)
Visibility5 (3%)

2016 Subaru Crosstrek: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 38,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 38K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

9
16
4
17
13
18
41
19
29
20
21
21
10
22
16
23
14
24
7
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

19V149000Apr 2019

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Subaru Crosstrek is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2016 Subaru Crosstrek vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

164

Class avg

222

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles from 2016.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 164 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Subaru Crosstrek: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek is related to the electrical, with 36 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek has 164 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Subaru Crosstrek problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Subaru Crosstrek problems start?
Based on 93 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 38,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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