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2024 Subaru Crosstrek Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, most often about the other or unspecified (28% of complaints). It is 4th of 15 Crosstrek model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.

Complaints120
Recalls2
Crashes reported10
Fires reported2
Injuries reported3

Most common 2024 Subaru Crosstrek problems

  1. Other or unspecified

    33 complaints · 28%

  2. Visibility and wipers

    22 complaints · 18%

    Parts named most often: rearview mirrors/devices.

    The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the garage, the contact became aware that the passenger’s side front windshield had cracked at the bottom without impact. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 6,200 miles
    The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of star shaped crack located on the front windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer referred the contact to a glass specialist to repair the vehicle. The contact was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 26,000 miles
  3. Lights

    13 complaints · 11%

    Parts named most often: headlights.

  4. Driver assistance

    12 complaints · 10%

    Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, assist.

  5. Brakes

    11 complaints · 9%

    The contact owned a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH on the slow lane in the snow, he lost control. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact veered to the side of the road, off a slope, and then fell and crashed into a tree. There were no warning lights…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 1,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow down during a turn, the brakes failed to function properly and caused a delay while braking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the technicians were unable to duplicate the failure or…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 21,353 miles
  6. Steering

    10 complaints · 8%

  7. Wheels and tires

    9 complaints · 8%

    The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek equipped with falken tires, tire line: ziex ze001a a/s, tire size: 225/55/r18, dot number: (n/a). The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the front driver's side of the vehicle suddenly lowered. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road, where the contact became…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 10,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek equipped with yokohama tires, tire line: geolandar g91, tire size: 225/60/r17, and dot number: (n/a). The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, the dealer informed the contact that the remaining three original tires were dry-rotted…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 19,200 miles
  8. Electrical

    8 complaints · 7%

    Parts named most often: horn.

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2024 Subaru Crosstrek recalls

  1. Transmission: driveshaft

    NHTSA 23V754000 · November 9, 2023 · 4,701 vehicles

    Risk: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 8, 2024. Owners may contact subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wrp-23.

    Full defect summary

    Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2024 crosstrek, impreza, 2023-2024 forester, and 2023 wrx vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.

  2. Electrical: instrument cluster/panel

    NHTSA 23V551000 · August 4, 2023 · 35,357 vehicles

    Risk: A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 3, 2023. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wrl-23.

    Full defect summary

    Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2024 crosstrek and impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek?
By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (33 complaints); visibility and wipers (22 complaints); lights (13 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek have?
2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 9, 2023 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2024 a bad year for the Subaru Crosstrek?
It is 4th of 15 Crosstrek model years by number of complaints, with 120 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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