2016 Subaru Crosstrek Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 131 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek overview page.
What owners report
“I have a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. Unfortunately I have had a couple of issues. The main thing being the horn. The location of the problem…”NHTSA complaint 11601238 — filed 07/11/2024
“Battery drain Bought new battery Got dcm update Pulled dcm fuse Still battery goes dead Thousands of vehicles involved Suburu knows the cause To expensive…”NHTSA complaint 11600905 — filed 07/10/2024
“Horn failed to sound. It sounds when hitting the lock button three times, but doesnât when the steering wheel is pressed. This was identified during…”NHTSA complaint 11594555 — filed 06/15/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek: 36 of 131 complaints on file (27.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek have in total?
131 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
