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JF2GPABC3G8••••••2016 Subaru CROSSTREK
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2016 Subaru CROSSTREK build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
124on the model
62builds in total
2involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 1Electrical System 1Steering 1Visibility 1
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireNov 2018
The contact owned a 2016 subaru crosstrek. The contact stated that vehicle would not start. Colonial subaru (761 e chester st, kingston, ny 12401, (845) 339-3330) advised the contact to go to an independent mechanic to have oil added to the vehicle. The contact called the…
Unknown Or OtherfireNov 2018
I made several complaints about the car not starting, too much oil consumption etc...then on november 11, 2018, at 3.42pm I was driving on highway 87 when car stopped suddenly, smoke came out and flames. It burned down in 15 minutes. Police and fire department came to turn the…
Latches/locks/linkagesMar 2025
Hood latch failed causing hood to fly open, smashing and breaking my windshield
VisibilityJan 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that the windshield had cracked without impact. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA…
SteeringMar 2021
No power steering backing up after starting the car. Warning light came on. Turned engine off and back on still no power steering. Parked waited 15 minutes tried again and the steering worked only felt a little loose
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JF2GPABC3G8290299 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.