repaired · 2023 Q1
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Subaru CrosstrekProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 288 owner complaints about the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-404 the manufacturer reports only 83% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek has problems
288 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
113Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
54Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
34Engine3 crash/fire/injury
24Power train3 crash/fire/injury
15Steering
14Fuel/propulsion system
11Visibility
8Vehicle speed control
7Structure
3315 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 113 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 54 | 1 |
| Engine | 34 | 3 |
| Power train | 24 | 3 |
| Steering | 15 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 1 |
| Visibility | 11 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 1 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 33 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2019 Subaru Crosstrek recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Suspension: rear
Risk. Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Emission control: crankcase (pcv)
Risk. An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2021 Q1
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Visibility
Risk. Improperly tempered glass can shatter into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.
Mileage at failure
When do visibility/wiper problems start?
11kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 84 visibility/wiper complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
80under 30k miles84under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Crosstrek year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Crosstrek median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Subaru Crosstrek safety ratings
2019 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Crosstrek owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The windshield cracked without impact or any other obvious means of damage. I have had 2 other windshields crack in the same manner, the first being December 2022, second March 2024, and now April 2025. All incidents have starts from the bottom on the windshield on the passenger side, and spreading…
The windshield cracked for no reason while parked in our garage. The windshield was not stuck by any objects, the car was simply setting parked in our garage. There is no evidence of any object striking the windshield such as a rock chip or other items. The Crack is in line with the left side…
We went to put groceries in our trunk and the rear driver side window shattered and my 2 year old was in the car. Glass got inside the car where his car seat was, and the entire window shattered on the ground. There was nothing touching the window to make the window shatter when I shut the trunk
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