2024 Subaru Crosstrek exterior lighting problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Headlights are pointed low. It is hard to see down the road. The top half of windshield is darker than the bottom half. Car may be safe for city driving, but not for country roads. Going up and down hills and around curves the suv is unsafe. Dealer said they recieving complaints but can not adjust…”
filed Mar 5, 2025
“Oem Headlight shadowing on brand new car moves all over the place. It mimics child or wildlife. The reduced area is unsafe.”
filed Jan 20, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Crosstrek | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Crosstrek | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 Crosstrek | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Crosstrek | 3 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 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.