2016 Subaru Crosstrek: recalls and problems

Engine And Engine Cooling2025-12-10

Within 24 hours of purchase, the exhaust pipe became detached underneath the vehicle and exhaust fumes and odor were entering the cabin while driving. this created a potential carbon monoxide exposure risk to me and passengers. subaru inspected the vehicle and confirmed the exhaust issue existed before i purchased the car. the selling dealership did not disclose this safety defect and refused to unwind the sale when

Electrical System2025-11-05

A/c control head and connector burned on both ends. dealer service center stated it was a significant safety/fire hazard if we had not immediately taken in to be checked. no warning, no fuses out. only indication something was wrong is a/c turned on but only on 1,2 and 4. then, same day, only on 4. next day took to subaru service center. when we asked how would replacing parts stop this from happening again, we were

Latches/Locks/Linkages2025-05-05

Hood latch failed causing hood to fly open, smashing and breaking my windshield.

Steering,Power Train,Unknown Or Other2025-04-29

The cvt valve body was diagnosed as defective by the subaru dealership service department. the car was taken to the dcealership when the a/t oil emp, hill assist, abs and traction control, stability control lights came up. the valve body is still available for inspection. the car was taken to the dealership for a brake light switch recall that has the same simptoms.