2021 Subaru Crosstrek power train problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was driving on highway when all of the lights on my dash illuminated. Eventually I got a warning for oil at temp alarm. Was giving code P2757 and P0700. Looks like this a common issue in Subarus but doesn’t look like it covers anything after 2020.”
filed Jul 31, 2026
“Viscous Coupling and center differential failing. unable to turn at low speeds. Low mileage vehicle, under 40,000. This is a several 1000$ repair that happens right after warranty”
filed Jul 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to failCampaign 23V755000 · Nov 9, 2023
Related service bulletins
This Bulletin announces a correction to the diagnostic procedures for certain CVT related DTCs, including P0730, P0746, P0747, P0841, P0846, P0867, P1867, P1894, and P2723.
18-241-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 28, 2026
Power Train problems in other Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Crosstrek | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Crosstrek | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 9 | 13% |
| 2019 Crosstrek | 24 | 8% |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 14 | 7% |
| 2017 Crosstrek | 13 | 14% |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 18 | 14% |
| 2013 Crosstrek | 3 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.