Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Visibility/wiper (33% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Visibility/wiper complaints here are 6.5× the median for that category across the 326 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 64 · 33% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 32 · 16.5% | Recalled | Recall 19V744000 |
| Electrical System | 31 · 16% | Recalled | Recall 21V264000 · Recall 19V743000 |
| Power Train | 14 · 7.2% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 · 6.7% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 9 · 4.6% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 194 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 19V744000 · 2019 · reported 10/17/2019
An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V263000 · 2021 · reported 04/15/2021
Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V264000 · 2021 · reported 04/15/2021
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V743000 · 2019 · reported 10/18/2019
If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V701000 · 2017 · reported 11/07/2017
If the floor mat moves out of position and interferes with the accelerator or brake pedal operation, it can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“DRIVING MY 2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK DOWN THE HIGHWAY TODAY (2/13/2021) WITH NO OTHER CARS VISIBLE ON THE ROAD WITH ME IN THEIR DIRECTION I TURNED…”NHTSA complaint 11396117 — filed 02/13/2021 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“I HAVE A TOTAL OF TWO WINDSHIELD CRACKS ON MY ORANGE 2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK. THE FIRST OCCURED IN 05/23/2019. I WAS DRIVING ON MIRA MESA…”NHTSA complaint 11390121 — filed 01/27/2021 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“WHILE DRIVING ON MY WAY HOME IN LIGHT SNOW MY WINDOW CRACKED STARTING AT 6 INCHES AND IS NOW OVER A FOOT LONG AND GROWING.”NHTSA complaint 11389688 — filed 01/24/2021 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility/wiper issues are the most-reported category, cited in 64 of 194 NHTSA complaints (33%), followed by unspecified/other issues (41), engine (32), electrical system (31). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
194 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V744000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
