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2022 Subaru Crosstrek Problems & Recalls

Comprehensive defect analysis based on official US Federal safety databases.

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Defect Risk Score
9 / 100
Safe to Buy
Owner Complaints
31
Filed with NHTSA
Safety Recalls
0
Free Dealer Fixes
Incidents Reported
3
3 Crashes • 0 Fires
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2022 Subaru Crosstrek Top Failure Categories

Distribution of driver complaints across vehicle components according to federal taxonomy.

Unknown Or Other 35.5%
11 reported failures
Visibility & Wipers 16.1%
5 reported failures
Electrical System 9.7%
3 reported failures
Driver Assist & Tech 6.5%
2 reported failures
Vehicle Speed Control 6.5%
2 reported failures
Body & Structure 6.5%
2 reported failures
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Official Safety Recalls for 2022 Subaru Crosstrek (0)

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🗣️ Real Driver Reports

Verified NHTSA Owner Complaints

Excerpts of actual incident reports submitted to the federal Office of Defects Investigation (ODI).

ODI #11762665 • Unknown Or Other 09/08/2026

"While driving down the interstate just before reaching the causeway tunnel, my moonroof exploded. I thought my car had been shot. I checked and did not see any damage to my car until I slid open the cover to the moonroof. It was shattered. Nothing was surrounding my car that could have hit or damaged the moonroof when it exploded."

ODI #11758117 • Unknown Or Other 08/19/2026

"On XXX at approximately 8:00 p.m., I was driving my 2022 Subaru Crosstrek westbound onXXX descending from the [XXX] area toward [XXX], shortly after [XXX]. It was approximately 90°F. I was traveling about 75 mph in the middle lane, going straight, with normal traffic around me. Without warning, I heard an extremely loud explosion. I initially thou..."

ODI #11750503 • Unknown Or Other 07/15/2026

"I was advised to file a report for a known problem with Subaru 2022 Crosstrek.It involves the infotainment system failures. These are listed in a Subaru service bulletin dated 1/28/25- head unit warranty extension. My issues primarily involve carplay but there have been other issues associated with Starlink system as well. The dealer has refused to..."

ODI #11699058 • Electrical System 11/12/2025

"To Whom It May Concern, I am filing a formal dispute and safety complaint regarding my 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Limited. On November 12, 2025, while driving at approximately 70 mph on the highway, the vehicle suddenly stopped operating automatically without warning. This was a terrifying and dangerous event for me and my family. We could have been s..."

ODI #11683292 • Braking System 08/26/2025

"I was driving on the highway in stop-and-go traffic when suddenly I found myself depressing the brake pedal to the floor and the car would not stop. Additionally, the eyesight function that prevents forward collisions did not alert for obstruction or stop the vehicle. I was able to put the vehicle in park and then tried to reengage the vehicle, but..."