Key is unable to be removed from ignition after shifting to park. Sometimes requires you to shift in and out of park several times to get the key to release. Seems to be a common complaint and a defective park position sensor.
2016 Subaru Crosstrek engine complaints
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Vehicle turned off/stalled at highway speeds on 2 occasions, 2 months apart. Needed to be towed. Significant safety issue. Both times, dealer stated no issues were found. First time they said it may be the brake light switch which was repaired under recall. Second time they said it might be the fuel pump overheating but said pump looked fine. I do not trust the car and will not drive it.
The ignition key does not come out after turning off the car. Sometimes I have to start it on and turn it off multiple times until it does come out. Btw, my sister owns the same car, and she has the same problem. I have had this issue for about five months.
While putting my vehicle in park the key will not release from the ignition. It takes multiple attempts of going back and forth to get the key to release from the ignition. From what I have read, numerous people have had this issue and subaru has yet to issue a national recall. I have attached a document that details the problem.
The vehicle was losing power and getting close to the point of stalling but never stalled. It would periodically not switch gears as well. Seems like it could have been a faulty brake light switch. Apparently I was told that my vehicle was not covered under the recall put out earlier for this issue. So I had to pay out of pocket.
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 subaru crosstrek. The contact stated that vehicle would not start. Colonial subaru (761 e chester st, kingston, ny 12401, (845) 339-3330) advised the contact to go to an independent mechanic to have oil added to the vehicle. The contact called the manufacturer who sent a letter to schedule a service appointment with the dealer. The dealer changed the oil and a 1,000 mile test was to be performed to check the status. After the vehicle had been parked for an extended period of time, it failed to start while it was raining. The vehicle was towed to another unknown dealer for a second opinion and the batter was replaced. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and smoke and flames appeared. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed destroyed by the insurance company. The vehicle was towed. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 5,700.
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