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#BS-2019-SUBCRO-68CB2019 Subaru Crosstrek
Based on reports from 349 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 349 complaints, 8 crashes, 5 fires, and 7 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
cracked windshield
7 complaints • Severity 4.9/10
radio loses presets
4 complaints • Severity 6.5/10
head gasket failure
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
115 owners reported visibility issues — failures commonly reported around 11K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (193 reports) • Median: 11K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Visibility (115 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Subaru Crosstrek: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Visibility Issues
Visibility complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, with 115 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 10,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 11K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (7 recalls)
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The driver's side rear-door window glass may be improperly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
+ 2 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
This is the worst model year for the Subaru Crosstrek according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.
2019 Subaru Crosstrek vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
349
Class avg
234
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles from 2019.
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. 349 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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