Cracked windshields and dead batteries
The 2019 Crosstrek has about 220 complaints per 100,000 sold. Windshields that crack on their own lead, followed by batteries that drain overnight.
Updated November 2026 · based on 286 owner complaints and 7 recalls
218 1.7x the Crosstrek average
7 free to fix at a dealer
Every Crosstrek year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Windshield crack
Cracks with no impact, often from the edge.
Fix: Windshield $400 to $1,000
Visibility and wipers
Battery drain
The battery dies after the car sits a day or two.
Fix: Battery $150 to $300; diagnosis $100 to $200
Electrical system
Recalls
Improperly tempered glass can shatter into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.
In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
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If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
- Look closely at the windshield edges.Windshields on some of these cars crack easily. On cars with camera safety systems, a new windshield also needs the cameras recalibrated, which can cost $800 to $1,500.11 of the 286 owner complaints about the 2019 Crosstrek involve the glass and visibility (4%).
- Ask whether the battery was replaced and why.Many electrical glitches on these cars trace back to a weak 12-volt battery or a failing alternator. A battery older than about four years is worth replacing.53 of the 286 owner complaints about the 2019 Crosstrek involve the electrical system (19%).
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2019 Crosstrek has 7 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
Cracked windshields and dead batteries. The 2019 Crosstrek has about 220 complaints per 100,000 sold. Windshields that crack on their own lead, followed by batteries that drain overnight.
How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek have?
7 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Subaru dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2019 Subaru Crosstrek problems?
Windshield crack; Battery drain.
Crash rating shown for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.