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Buying a used 2018 Subaru Crosstrek? Check these 5 recalls first

5 NHTSA recalls · 194 owner complaints on file

Stalling is the through-line on the 2018 Crosstrek: three separate recalls cover engine stalls, from a short circuit, from a valve that can break apart and kill engine power, and from a general stall condition, alongside a floor mat that can slip under the pedals and rear suspension bolts that can fall out. Of 194 unverified NHTSA complaints, visibility/wiper (64) leads, then unspecified (41), electrical (32) and engine (32). Ten crashes, one fire and one injury are reported.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Ask directly whether the car has ever stalled or lost power, and confirm all three stall-related recalls are closed
3. Check that the driver's floor mat is the correct retained type and cannot slide toward the pedals
4. Have the rear suspension bolts inspected for presence and torque
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Subaru dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

What owners have reported to NHTSA

194 complaints filed for this model year, including 10 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
• 2024
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