THE CAR ENGINE HAS STALLED 4 TIMES SINCE JULY WHEN WIFE WAS ACCELERATING ONTO A MAIN STREET OR THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, TURNING FROM A STOP. ON ONE OCCASION, SHE FLUTTERED THE PEDAL AND REGAINED ENGINE POWER. THE OTHER TIMES SHE HAD TO TAKE THE CAR OUT OF GEAR AND RESTART THE ENGINE WITH THE IGNITION KEY. LOOSING POWER IN AN INTERSECTION WITH MODERATE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC HAS SCARED HER AND SHE REF…
2018 subaru Crosstrek engine problems
moderate 16 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
THREE RECALLS FOR DECEMBER 2019 ON A 2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK. SUBARU SERVICE PROGRAM NUMBERS ARE; WUR-03, SUBARU SAFETY RECALL WUQ-02 NHTSA RECALL ID 19V-743, AND SUBARU SAFTERY RECALL WUP-01 NHTSA ID 19V-744
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PCV BLEW UP AND STRANDED THE CONTACT ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FAULKNER NISSAN OF HARRISBURG (3925 PAXTON ST, HARRISBURG, PA 17111) WHERE IT REMAINED FROM NOVEMBER 16, 2019 TO NOVEMBER 27, 2019. THE DEALER HAD TO REMOVE THE ENGINE TO CLEAN UP THE PCV DEBRIS AND OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. THE VEHICLE …
2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK, MILEAGE 17,000 AS OF 12/02/2019. VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN ON A CITY STREET AT 35 MPH STARTED TO FEEL HEAVY/RIGID AND LOSING MOTIVE POWER. EXHAUST STARTED TO DISCHARGE NON-STOPPING HEAVY BLACK SMOKE LIKE THAT OF TIRES BURNING. ALSO, THERE WAS A VERY STRONG PLASTIC-LIKE SMELL IN THE SMOKE. IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE NEAREST SUBARU DEALERSHIP AND TOOK THE VEHICLE IN. I WAITED OVER 4 LO…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2018 subaru Crosstrek?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 16 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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