2016 Subaru Crosstrek power train problems

18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek — 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Power Train complaints

14%

share of all complaints

40,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“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…”
filed Apr 29, 2025
“My car has stopped working while driving 70 mph on the interstate in so separate occasions. Both times it has been driving fine, with fuel in the tank, and all of the sudden it shuts off and completely loses power. All of the warning lights on the dash light up and the only thing to do is to coast…”
filed Mar 9, 2023

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability.
16-156-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 13, 2026
This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
SubaruNet Announcement (R · Other · issued May 4, 2026
This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.
03-97-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2026