5.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,000 miles

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problem #4

May 052024

XV Crosstrek

  • miles
While driving on the freeway (no overpasses) my sunroof suddenly exploded. when I was able to stop and look at the damage, the remaining part of the sunroof was arched upward. There was no evidence of an object having hit the glass.

- Emeryville, CA, USA

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problem #3

Dec 262023

XV Crosstrek

  • miles
Sunroof spontaneously exploded while driving 65mph on highway.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #2

Mar 162021

XV Crosstrek

  • 35,000 miles
While in motion at approximately 65mph on the highway hood latch failed and hood flew up and smashed into windshield, shattering glass all over and pushing windshield in towards driver. Front windshield view was completely obstructed and driver was unable to safely pull to shoulder. Vehicle sustained significant damage to hood, hood hinges, windshield and fenders. Subaru has history of lawsuits and recalls regarding failed hood latch. Police report is available.

- Reno, NV, USA

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problem #1

Jul 192020

XV Crosstrek

  • 45,000 miles
I was driving down the highway, and all of the sudden I heard a loud pop. I pulled to the side of the road and got out to see that me sunroof had exploded.

- Missoula, MT, USA

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