317 of the 903 complaints about the Subaru Crosstrek (35.1%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 3.9× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
317Complaints · Body & structure
35.1%Share of complaints
3.86×vs. all vehicles
13Last 12 months
0.3%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
13 Body & structure complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 24 in the 12 months before — down 46%.
1 of these reports (0.3%) describes a crash or fire, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 19V404000 (2019-05-30, model year 2019).
Car was pulled in to a parking spot in front of the store and stopped and suddenly moved forward over the curb, onto the sidewalk and then crashed into the doors and building.
Body & structure · 2023-09-28 · ODI 11547185 · Crash
While driving on a wooded tree lined street at approx. 40mph, the right rear passenger window imploded. The glass shattered and fell onto my daughter who was in her car seat. Glass pieces did cause minor scratch on her forearm.
Body & structure · 2019-08-28 · ODI 11251950
The front door check strap / door detent mechanism (both front doors). The vehicle is in my possession and available for inspection upon request. VIN and service records available. The front doors do not hold reliably in their intermediate detent positions.
Body & structure · 2026-10-12 · ODI 11770562
Drivers side mirror shakes when in motion mainly on uneven roads, slurry sealed roads and freeway. 4 service visits with parts replaced at each visit - vibration still an issue.
Body & structure · 2026-08-18 · ODI 11757799
Windshield suddenly and spontaneously cracked, violently and with an explosive sound, due to higher-than-average outside air temperature (100°F, Arizona in July). Vehicle was being driven on a freeway during cross--country trip.
Body & structure · 2026-08-13 · ODI 11756779
I leased. 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Premium last May and after I drove it for a few days I discovered the driver side mirror was shaking and made it impossible to see traffic clearly, especially at night.
Body & structure · 2026-07-21 · ODI 11751846
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Campaign 19V404000 · 2019-05-30 · Model years: 2019
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The driver's side rear-door window glass may be improperly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side rear-door window glass, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUG-92.
