How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek have?

NHTSA lists 18 complaints in the transmission and powertrain category for the 2016 Crosstrek, which is 14% of the 131 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek transmission?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2016 Crosstrek.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2016 Crosstrek?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 40,000 miles.

Did the 2016 Crosstrek transmission issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA data links 1 crash to transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2016 Crosstrek, with no reported fires or injuries.

Are transmission complaints worse for the 2016 Crosstrek than other years?

The 2016 model's 14% share of complaints in this area is similar to 2017 at 14%, but lower than 2014 at 44% and 2015 at 35%, based on NHTSA complaint data.

2016 Subaru Crosstrek Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 18 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, 14% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 40,000 miles. No related recall covers this system.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 14% of 131
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 40,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

CVT shows a 1-2 second lag or hesitation when shifting from reverse to drive, sometimes causing lurching or near rear-end collisions.
Vehicle unexpectedly loses power or acceleration while driving at highway speed, with the engine still running but no power reaching the wheels.
Vehicle stalls during interstate driving and takes an extended time to restart, with repeat occurrences at different mileages for the same owner.
Rear wheel bearings fail repeatedly, with one owner reporting the same bearing replaced multiple times by 40,000-43,000 miles.
Owners report difficulty removing the key from the ignition after shifting into park, requiring repeated shifting between park positions.
One owner reported a powertrain failure that led to a rear-end collision after the vehicle lost power while traveling at 35 mph.

When 2016 Subaru Crosstrek transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 26, 2016, latest Apr 29, 2025.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2016 to Apr 2025; peak Jun 2019 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Crosstrek model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20120 (0%)
20134 (15%)
20147 (44%)
20156 (35%)
201618 (14%)
201713 (14%)
201814 (7%)
201924 (8%)
20209 (13%)
202114 (12%)
20221 (3%)
20230 (0%)
20243 (3%)
20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek have?: NHTSA lists 18 complaints in the transmission and powertrain category for the 2016 Crosstrek, which is 14% of the 131 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek transmission?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2016 Crosstrek.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2016 Crosstrek?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 40,000 miles.
Did the 2016 Crosstrek transmission issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA data links 1 crash to transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2016 Crosstrek, with no reported fires or injuries.
Are transmission complaints worse for the 2016 Crosstrek than other years?: The 2016 model's 14% share of complaints in this area is similar to 2017 at 14%, but lower than 2014 at 44% and 2015 at 35%, based on NHTSA complaint data.