2019 Subaru Crosstrek Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

33Engine complaints

11.8%Of all 279 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

VISIBILITY/WIPER113 · 40.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM50 · 17.9%

Unspecified / other49 · 17.6%

ENGINE33 · 11.8%

POWER TRAIN22 · 7.9%

Share of the 279 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek overview page.

What owners report

“I PURCHASED MY 2019 SUBARU CROSSTREK HYBRID ON 5/31/19. I HAD THE FIRST INCIDENCE OF THE ?ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON? IN OCTOBER 9…”NHTSA complaint 11328067 — filed 06/09/2020

“MY SUBARU CROSSTREK PLUG IN HYBRID HAS REPEATEDLY (8 TIMES NOW) HAD THE CHECK ENGINE SAFETY LIGHT COME ON WHICH DISABLES SOME OF THE SAFETY…”NHTSA complaint 11322946 — filed 05/01/2020

“WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP AN EXIT RAMP WITH A SIGNAL, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF, AND THE VEHICLE BECAME IMMOBILE. ALL WARNING LIGHTS…”NHTSA complaint 11316772 — filed 03/07/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek: 33 of 279 complaints on file (11.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek have in total?

279 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.