2020 Subaru Crosstrek electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. While driving on the freeway in heavy traffic, I had to make a hard stop due to traffic ahead. When the vehicle came to a complete stop, the engine automatically shut off as part of the vehicle’s auto start-stop system. When I released the brake to proceed with…”
filed Sep 12, 2026
“While driving 2020 Crosstrek Hybrid, the dashboard lights suddenly flashed and then engine stalled, leaving me with no brakes and no steering. I rolled through straight through an intersection with four stop signs and I could not stop. Luckily no one was driving or walking at the time. I couldn't…”
filed May 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Electrical System problems in other Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Crosstrek | 5 | 12% |
| 2024 Crosstrek | 8 | 7% |
| 2023 Crosstrek | 6 | 18% |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 4 | 13% |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 16 | 14% |
| 2019 Crosstrek | 53 | 19% |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 32 | 16% |
| 2017 Crosstrek | 17 | 18% |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 37 | 28% |
| 2013 Crosstrek | 5 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 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.