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2019 Subaru Crosstrek Steering Problems

15 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

15
Complaints
1
Recalls
Feb 2021Dec 2024
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Steering Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #19V065000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.

Fix: None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88.

Owner Complaints (15)

criticalSTEERING
Filed: Dec 2024

Intermittent Power Steering Malfunction while driving causing car to violently "self-steer". Vehicle is NOT equipped with adaptive cruise control or lane assist features. Loss of control while driving become intermittently high risk having to clutch the steering wheel and counteract undesired vehicle self-steering forces to avoid hitting other cars on the road.

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NHTSA #: 11630923
criticalSTEERING,LANE DEPARTURE
Filed: Jun 2023

My 2019 Subaru Crosstrek surges at speeds around 60 MPH, and swerves the vehicle without my control. I have to hold the steering wheel tightly and steer out of the swerve, which is incredibly dangerous on freeways or mountain roads. Apparently, the lane departure assist is the culprit, so now I have to disable the app before I drive.

NHTSA #: 11529417
criticalSTEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2021

My subaru crosstrek is a 2019 - less than 2 years old and still covered by warranty. It has been meticulously cared for and only dealer serviced. 3 days ago the car's engine shut off while we were driving it.

NHTSA #: 11406867
criticalSTEERING
Filed: Oct 2019

When driving, especially at highway speeds, the steering will unexpectedly push the car across the lane, sometimes harshly, especially around curves. This is more than a simple nudge for lane assist, it scares the heck out of you as you fight the steering wheel to maintain control. At least on our car it's enough to cause an accident!

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NHTSA #: 11267281
criticalSTEERING
Filed: Oct 2019

Driving 70 MPH, cruise on but not set, lane keep assist was on. Driving down middle of my lane on the highway the car abruptly turns to the right. I could not recover fast enough to avoid going into the next lane.

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NHTSA #: 11266727
highSTEERING
Filed: Dec 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the power steering assist failed to operate as the steering wheel seized with the power steering warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle swerved to the left before the contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the highway.

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NHTSA #: 11558545
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while taking the vehicle for a routine oil change. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11649740
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2025

I started financing my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek in 04/2023. A month after that date, I had a head gasket issue. Then in 2024, a radiator cap deformed after going to the dealer to get an oil change at SF Honda.

NHTSA #: 11644364
mediumSTEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2021

I bought my car in mexico and have moved to north las vegas nevada. The dealer will not make the necessary safety repairs under the recalls. What do I do?

NHTSA #: 11416327
mediumSTEERING,LANE DEPARTURE
Filed: Feb 2021

Ever since I have owned the car may 2019 I have had the problem of dangerous unstable steering when it automatically departs from lanes at speeds above 50 MPH in all weather conditions wet sunny mountains hilly when it puts all us in danger when tha driver has to adjust the car.

NHTSA #: 11397059
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2020

EYE SIGHT NOTIFICATION AND ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON AND WE LOST POWER STEERING WHILST DRIVING THE VEHICLE.

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NHTSA #: 11331459
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Jun 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 subaru crosstrek. While driving approximately 30 MPH over an uneven surface, the vehicle veered to the right. The steering wheel had to be straightened by force by the contact.

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NHTSA #: 11219473
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Apr 2019

The lane assist is sometimes overly aggressive, without warning. When taking an exit ramp to the right it once violently tried to correct to the left. In crosswinds it's like trying to steer a mario cart game and will jerk you back and forth in the lane.

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NHTSA #: 11203981
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Apr 2019

At highway speeds, during a mild turn, the car unexpectedly pulls in the same direction as the turn. First occurred 3 weeks after purchase. Took car to dealer immediately.

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NHTSA #: 11193793
lowSTEERING
Filed: Nov 2019

When lane departure system is activated,steering gets loose.wheels may not respond to steering wheel for 1 second.subaru says this is normal.I stopped using the system after drifting off a 2 lane country road at 50 m.p.h. I have this system in my toyota,it does not negatively effect steering wheel control.

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NHTSA #: 11281013

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