2016 Subaru Crosstrek engine problems
15 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 9% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 subaru crosstrek. The contact stated that vehicle would not start. The contact called the manufacturer who sent a letter to schedule a service appointment with the dealer. The dealer changed the oil and a 1,000 mile test was to be performed to check the status. After the vehicle had been parked for an extended period of time, it failed to start while it was raining. The vehicle was towed to another unknown dealer for a second opinion and the batter was replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 subaru crosstrek. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the high temperature warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dch subaru of thousand oaks (3725 auto mall dr, thousand oaks, ca 91362) where it was diagnosed with the engine short block needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, upon retrieving the vehicle, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate correctly with a loud knocking sound was coming from the engine.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek
- Electrical system 37 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints