2019 Subaru Crosstrek electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 53 complaints for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 53 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 9,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 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 | 16 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 9,000 miles, and 96% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
I sent my Crosstrek to the dealer for the WRE21 recall. After retrieving the car from the dealership with the recall fix in place, the engine stalled while I was at a red light and I could see smoke coming out from the hood. This occurred after driving less than 4 miles from the dealership. I opened the hood and could see that one of the coil packs on the driver side cylinder bank was on fire. I called 911 and the Fire Department had to extinguish the fire.
My wifes car started smelling like gasoline inside the passenger compartment. We took it to a subaru dealer and a rodent had chewed the high pressure gas line. It then sprayed gasoline right into her back seat foam and cushion. If we take the rodent out of the equation, this car is not safe and we want our money back in full. The material for wiring and fuel lines are made from a soy based product attracting rodents.
Other problems reported for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 124 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints