2018 Subaru Crosstrek electrical system problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On 06/26/26, while traveling at highway speeds, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of motive power in active traffic due to a blown out/melted Cylinder 4 ignition coil. This unexpected engine failure forced raw fuel into the exhaust system, causing an immediate internal thermal…”
filed Jul 7, 2026
“3/3!2026 while driving heat stop working. Called Milea Saburu spoke to Christian made an appointment for 3/5/2026 they had nothing sooner. Told her what happened. Brought in they gave me loaner 12 days later on 3/18/2026 pick up car. Paid bill they told me everything done no problems. I would get…”
filed Mar 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is…Campaign 21V264000 · Apr 15, 2021
- Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is…Campaign 19V743000 · Oct 18, 2019
Related service bulletins
This bulletin announces the design change made to the high-pressure fuel pump developed to prevent DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low Bank 1). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
09-123-24R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2026This bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector in response to the DTCs listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
09-81-21R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 27, 2026This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability. (This is an revised version of the orignal bulletin.)
16-156-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 2, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Crosstrek | 5 | 12% |
| 2024 Crosstrek | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 Crosstrek | 5 | 16% |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 4 | 14% |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 15 | 13% |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 10 | 15% |
| 2019 Crosstrek | 52 | 18% |
| 2017 Crosstrek | 17 | 18% |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 37 | 28% |
| 2013 Crosstrek | 5 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.