2024 Subaru Crosstrek forward collision avoidance problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Adaptive cruise control did not disengage when brake pedal was pressed. The cars ahead of me on the highway were coming to a stop, so I tried to veer to the right since the brakes didn't work. The lane assist kept fighting me and wouldn't let me veer off to the right. Almost hit the car in front of…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
“While driving at highway speeds in the passing lane, the vehicle’s adaptive cruise control with EyeSight malfunctioned. The system suddenly emitted a forward‑collision warning beep even though the lane ahead was completely clear. Immediately after the warning, the brakes engaged forcefully on their…”
filed Jul 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Crosstrek | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 Crosstrek | 5 | 15% |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 4 | 13% |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 14 | 12% |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 Crosstrek | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 3 | 2% |
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.