2016 Subaru Crosstrek electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 37 complaints for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 39,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 39,000 miles, and 80% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Car caught fire from what seemed to be an electrical issue. Car became engulfed in flames within a few seconds. Fire department was called to extinguish the fire. I was lucky myself to make it out in time. The fire became so big, so quickly, I was concerned for the safety of the surrounding property. Luckily, no one was injured and no property damage took place. Car was inspected and totaled by insurance. The headlights were constantly needing to be changed. Otherwise the car was fine.
Key is sticking in ignition. Was informed that there is a known fix for a known problem that happens but it will cost over $400 to fix. This is a known design flaw with a known service bulletin that makes a change to a piece of plastic in the shifter.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints