2018 Crosstrek 15,000 mile update recalls, tsb, head unit, noises etc
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- Quick update on the Crosstrek covering the recent recalls, my steering rack,, and a few noises. Hope all are well. Luno Life mattress update coming soon.
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Thanks Rick I’ll test drive one this week.
Thanks for the update, I just bought a 2018 Subaru Outback with 15,500 miles .
Ken you are welcome! Thanks for watching and enjoy the Outback.
How much?
thanks for the update Rick. my 2016 will turn 85k soon :-)
Sweet Ed. I have a long way to go to catch up....How goes the photography these days?
been slow brother. I was in Yosemite two weeks ago and for the first time I've seen Yosemite falls was bone dry! we're finally getting clouds and fog in the bay area tho! when do you think I should be looking at a new car? 100k? 125k?
When the wheels fall off. ha ha. :) Maybe when the 24 Crosstrek comes out new and improved. That's crazy about Yosemite. I have never been there, sad I know. 2 more years and I'll have more time to travel. Have fun Ed!
Sweet, can t wait to see your LP lift in action ⚡😊
Me too!😃. Been talking about it for a long time.
Thanks for the update Rick. I have an appointment on 12/9 for the state inspection. So I will see which recalls I can get taken care of at that time. Otherwise the car seems to run fine, no rattles and the head unit has never acted up and I had one update probably around the past spring and even before it had no issues. 5400 miles currently. End of year it is 2 years old!
Thank you Dave! You are still driving a lot less than me! When mine wears out I’ll be in touch to buy yours. 😃
@@AZdroptop you mean your not holding out on a future turbo model?
Well, that would be fun, but I will be shocked and probably have a heart attack if Subaru eve makes a turbo Crosstrek. :)
Just hit 30k, and still love my 2018!
Great to hear Larry! Thank you for watching
Rick I had the same rattle and it drove me nuts until i found it. I am almost %100 certain it is the dust boot over the shock strut making that sound. 29,000 miles on my 2019 Crosstrek and not a single issue with the car and the BFG's are wearing very nicely with 25k on them. I have done all the routine MX myself and the car hasn't been back to the dealer since the day i bought it!
I may address the re-calls or I may just keep driving it. I plan on doing the CVT fluid flush @ 50K, according to the MX schedule under "heavy use" or extreme conditions they have you change that a bit earlier but all else has been absolutely flawless. Thanks for the update Rick!
Hey Mike! Thank you for your suggestion on the noise. That could certainly be it as it might be floating around a fit and rattling now and then. What did you do to remedy it if anything? Great to hear the car is doing well and it’s awesome you are doing all the work yourself!
Have the BFG’s gotten louder as they age? Mine continue to do well and I love them on the dirt.
Rick Hutton That sound comes and goes, it sounded to me like a worn/loose ball joint, kinda of a dull rattle sound coming from my passenger side wheel well. I removed the front wheels and did a good shake down and didn’t see anything loose. It was after I lowered the car and feeling around I could duplicate that sound by jostling the boot around from inside the spring. I just left it as is, it doesn’t bother me now that I know what it is.
The tires sound the same kinda loud but not annoyingly so. I rotate every oil change religiously and that’s every 4K miles.
Thank Mike! Very appreciated. Your idea seems very plausible to me. I had both struts/springs out when I did the RalliTEK springs and I didn't notice anything funky going on, but I could see how the boot could be the culprit. Cheers bro!
Thanks for the real world info since you actually own a past and current crosstreck ... I ran my car through the subaru app and found 3 recalls that needed tending to .. The ignition coil reprogram, the pcv valve, and one for the brake lines .. Booked my appointment saturday to have this taken care of .. Sad thing is I had it at the dealership last week to get it ready for winter ( oil change, tire rotation, wiper change) and they never mentioned anything about those problems
My pleasure Chris, glad the info was helpful. That is crazy the dealer didn't say anything? It would be interesting to hear their explanation of that! Best of luck! By the way, I just heard about the brake line issue a couple of days ago. Haven't check to see if I am on that list as well. :)
Rick Hutton I had my recalls all sorted out today... The brake line recall was new this week but they got permission from Subaru and were allowed to perform the work... Fingers crossed we don’t have any others .. lol
Awesome Chris. I know right, enough is enough with the problems. :) My local dealer is 45 minutes away from my house. There are really nice roads to ride my bike when they are working on the car so that is a bonus. Cheers for the info.
I’m up to 71,000 miles on my 18 outback. It’s been great so far. No issues at all.
Awesome!
I've just had my MY18 (crosstrek) XV here in Australia serviced for its 25,000km service (around 15,000 miles) and they did 4 recalls. The ignition coil, the pcv valve, a brake hose replacement recall and they did a harmon audio & satnav Headunit update (they called that a recall as well) although when I got it back from the dealer it was saying it was version UO.18.22.20 but I just did an update over wifi and now it is saying it is the same update you have. Whatever they did, they messed up android auto for me as that is now not working... joy. Hopefully I can sort through that.
Anyway, cheers for the content mate. Have a good one.
Interesting, I'm currently considering an XV and was wondering if all these updates/recalls apply to the Aust market so that answers my question.
Wow! That is a bummer on the android auto! Is your phone updated to the latest? It seems like I have had similar issues after headunit updates myself😃. Fix one thing mess up others. Hope they get you sorted out. The brake hose recall is one I have not heard of yet? Glad they took care of the other ones!
@@AZdroptop It's probably a different code to the US but it is here : *SRT-283 MY17-19 Impreza & MY18-19 XV (Crosstrek) Brake Hose Replacement* _Incorrect caulking of the brake hoses may result in brake fluid seepage causing non-compliance with ADR regulations_ So something to look into I gather. As for the android auto, the weird thing was I got the car serviced last Thursday and on the weekend AA was fine, so something changed somewhere...
Also one thing that didn't inspire me with confidence (not in Subaru but with the dealer here) they unplugged my dashcam that has stationary/parking support with a battery backup. Makes you wonder why they would do that?
Thank you so much! I'll check into it for sure as I have definitely not heard about that one. It is possible my dealer took care of it one of the times I have been in there. My Apple CarPlay has been crazy too..working one minute, then it doesn't the next. One thing Trent did tell me is to be sure your phonebook is imported to the car. For some reason that seems to cause problems with AA and CarPlay?
Hard to say about your dealer...hopefully just one tech that forgot to plug it back in.
Just did a four and a half thousand kilometre road trip through dust storms and across all terrains including some heavily corrugated dirt tracks and my 2018 XV (Crosstrek here in Australia) drove beautifully. The biggest issue I had was my Tom-Tom powered sat nav that didn't register some road changes even though I was assured it was updated at my last service. The ac got a good work out and proved to be just adequate on 30++ celsius days.
That’s awesome and what these guys are made for! Very nice my friend.
Hi Rick,
I had troubles finding replacement wiper blades to fit my XV too, here in Aus. I tried to locate non-genuine replacement wiper blade units at a couple of places but ended up going back to the parts shop at the local dealership. They were quite expensive, too - typical dealership prices. Oh well, not surprised about the cost but I was surprised that other manufacturers, Trico, etc, didn't seem to make suitable replacement items.
CFDU,
Martin
Hi Martin, it is definitely weird. The tab on the end is quite a bit smaller than any of the adaptors that came with the 3 different blades I tried. Someone did post on here that Rockauto.com had some blades that fit? Not sure if it is cost prohibitive to buy from them for you with shipping and all. Have a great week Martin!
Hey Rick! It’s been awhile for me as I haven’t made videos or even been on UA-cam much. I have 29100 miles on my 18 Crosstrek and the engine started violently shaking when it was idled in my garage. All the safety systems like eyesight, lane departure, rear automatic braking, etc all said disabled with check engine light on. Towed it to the dealer and engine is misfiring. We’ll see what happens after they do some more diagnostics tomorrow. They have to address all the outstanding recalls and perform the 30k service too. Yours seems to be doing pretty well.
Keep us updated. Have an 18 Crosstrek with 26,500 miles with no issues. All recalls done except PCV valve.
jmen8888 yes, will share an update if it is related to PCV valve recall or something entirely different. This was really unexpected and hoping it isn’t a major issue
www.carcomplaints.com/news/2019/subaru-crosstrek-impreza-recalled-stalling-problems.shtml
www.carcomplaints.com/news/2019/subaru-impreza-crosstrek-engines-may-be-replaced.shtml
Hey Brandon, great to see you brother! Sorry about the engine troubles. Keep me posted on what the find. I think this is the first engine issue I have heard of.
I had to replace my wipers on my 18 crosstrek and ordered them off Rockauto. Made by trico and they fit wonderfully and work just like the originals did. They fit in just the the originals did too so no need for an adapter or anything like that
Thank you Richard. That is good to know for my next time around. For the life of me I could not find ones that worked!
I'm at 31k in my 18 forester and I have no problems at all. The only weird thing that has happen was that the back up camera shows a little longer than it normally does when I shift away from reverse.
I believe there might be an adjustment for how long the camera stays on but can’t be sure? Look up Subaru secret menu or service menu and see if you find anything.
I hear that exact hollow echo noise on my crosstrek. However, I only started noticing it after installing the primitive skid plates. I thought it might have to do with the acoustics and some reverberation off the aluminum plate.
No performance difference as far as I can tell.
Mine started before my skid install, but it’s a possibility for sure. Mike Robinson above mention strut dust cover as a possibility? Going to check that out soon.
Rick, as you know, I'm in the market for a Crosstrek. Hearing about all these rattles concerns me a little since I'm rather OCD about my vehicles. My 2005 Xterra with 161K miles is super-solid - no rattles whatsoever. I've owned one other Subaru that I bought new back in 1981 that had its share of rattles. I would've thought they've taken care of them by now but, by the sound of your experience (and others), I guess it's just the nature of the beast, huh? Oh well, I guess if I get one, I'll just have to keep my music turned up loud. Thanks for doing these updates.
I am on Subaru #10 and so far, I have had maybe 2 rattles I had to get checked out and fixed and they were a piece of cake. Everyone's experience is different and with any car these days and it really is a crapshoot whether you will experience an annoying rattle and a slimmer chance it will be a lingering one that can't be easily addressed/fixed. There are a lot of variables and I was just texting Rick tonight that I think he should remove the skid plate (even though it is slightly time consuming) just so he can eliminate that variable from his rattle hunt. It is possible it isn't the Subaru doing it. It very well could be the Subie but it could just as easy have another explanation. I am a Subaru guy but I understand the faults of the Subaru as well but I am very open minded to the many variables that are present and possible when trying to solve issues in cars in general too. I don't know too many people who aren't in love with their Crosstrek's overall. 👍
@@TrentTheCarGuy Thanks for the feedback, Trent. I totally understand there are a lot of variables in every individual's car ownership experience. Glad to hear you've had such great luck with all ten (!) of your Subarus. I'm still looking forward to test driving a manual 2020 Crosstrek whenever they start showing up. Take care!
@@MNsaint I have still had my share of issues but I still keep coming back for more! 😁
Totally understand your concern,. I will tell you that this Crosstrek on the new global platform is night and day more put together than both my STI and 14 Crosstrek. I have had a few weird issues here and there, but I still love the car and just see most of it as part of buying a new car. I honestly can’t think of a car that I would choose to replace it. AWD, good mpg, comfortable and great options for the money. 😃
@@AZdroptop Yeah, all the reviews I've read say the new global platform has helped with NVH.
I have been watching many of your Crosstrek vids with great interest - thank you for the useful information👍. I am thinking of getting a Crosstrek to replace both my 2018 Honda Civic (daily driver) and a 2008 Subaru Outback (used mostly for desert and mountain roads here in northern Utah). In your opinion, should I wait until the 2021 model comes out with the larger 2.5 engine, or go ahead and get a 2018 or 19 now? I am thinking about the many opinions about the 2.0 being a little underpowered, and I am not in a big hurry to make the switch.
Thank you so much for watching along with some of the videos I really appreciate it very much. This is a really interesting question and something I have thought a little bit about because I have been asked a few times if I might buy a 21 when they come out. As you probably have read and watched a lot about probably the biggest complaint about the Crosstrek is the lack of power. It seems to be the headline in just about every review about them. :) I will say that before 2018 the Crosstrek was terribly underpowered, not dangerously so, but definitely needed a few more ponies. Truth is I learned to live with it and after awhile it didn't bother me all that much. Then the 18's came out on the new platform.
For some reason the 18 feels just fine power wise. Would it be nice to have 25 hp? Absolutely. And I have said many times if Subaru ever came out with a turbo Crosstrek I would be first in line. That being said, if the only real change with the 21 is the 25 or so extra hp I wouldn't buy a new one. For around town, highway, off road etc, the power is fine in the 18 and despite there only being a few more hp over the previous years it just feels better. Maybe the fuel injection, the power band, CVT programing...whatever, it just feels better.
If you're not worried about an increase in price or in hurry I would probably just wait on the 21. The extra hp might be amazing and totally worth it and who knows, Subaru could surprise us with something else we haven't heard about like a really good head unit. I know, I'm dreaming...ha ha. If in the end the hp isn't all that exciting you will be able to buy a 19 or 20 brand new for a discount which is always nice. Best of luck and thank you again for watching some of the videos. Happy to try and help if you have other questions.
All units have chronic carplay problems...mine does & dealer has given up...BEWARE....
I have an 18 Crosstrek....two iPHones and none can connect....did a system reset.....I don't know if its inferior Apple Blue Tooth or Suburu. Drives me crazy...
Hi i Phillip, sorry to hear it. I never had any issues with bluetooth connection, but quite a few CarPlay connections problems. When was the last time you were at the dealer for a system update? There have been a number of them, but it has been awhile now.
I've too have a squeaky noise from passenger side vents of my 2018 Crosstrek (22k miles) but only when fan on low. Sounds like the fan squeaking and only starts after about 5 min of driving. When I bring it to the dealer they can't duplicate it because they don't leave the fan running long enough. It's not a loud squeaking, but just enough to know it's there and bug me:) If I turn the blower up, the squeaking goes away. Thanks for the updates.
Joe D. My 2018 does the exact same thing starting at about 20k miles until now at 31k. I don’t know if it would be covered under warranty. Might have to take a video of it when it’s at it’s loudest then show it to the stealership
@@sailingyemaya9781 I dismissed it after the first time they couldnt duplicate it. But when I bring it in for the recall work I'm going to have them look at it again. Good idea to make a video of it. Going to record it to show them.
I have heard of this noise, but don't seem to have it myself. I would definitely have them check on it at the dealer as I think it is a know issue. Best of luck guys!
I had two rattles in my 2019. One was when I was going over 40 mph. Turned out it was a piece of plastic that was loose at the bottom corner of the windshield. Another hollow rattling rumble happens while going slow over rough roads...it sounds like it's somewhere in the dashboard or steering column? I cannot for the life of me find it. Everything is stock btw. I'm wondering if it's the same noise you have....Good luck and keep us posted if you track anything down!
Will do Michael. My hollow rattle seems passenger side most of the time. I do wonder if it is part of the front bumper moving around? There is a long narrow part that fits inside the bumper?
Subaru, rattling interiors since 1983. I've got it in my dashboard driver side speaker. I found that cranking up some Led Zeppelin solves the problem.
LOL Yep! My 2 previous Subaru's were rattle monsters...this one has been really, really good compared.
I have question? After I lifted my crossteck up 1.5. I’m tempted to put an off road tires and rims, not sure disadvantage. Although it looks sharp. We all know our crossteck only has 152hp. I don’t want to make it slower. I guess I have to give up the looks or economically.
Eugene, I have not notice any significant change in mpg over about 13k miles with the tires. The lift might decrease the mpg a bit, but I bet you’ll be good with the tires and wheels.
Just hit 84,000 miles on my 2018 Crosstrek, and I am sitting 1000 miles from home so let's call it 85,000. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a car of its type.
You are the mileage master bro! Love it and I agree!
@@AZdroptop My seat has my butt permanently impressed in it.
Hard charger! I got a 2018 crosstrek with 20k. Thanks for posting. It builds more confidence in my purchase
nice! so how is the crosstrek so far? did you have any issues with the car so far? im planning to get one :)
@@mrrobot783 I am at 108799 right niw with no mechanical issues. I wish the driver seat was a step up in comfort. But that is a small issue. I would have liked "lane centering" instead of "lane keeping" but that came in the latest model year.
Hi Rick, do you think Subaru XV 2018 model owners in Malaysia should bring up the ignition coil matter to the HQ in Japan with or without the local sole distributor, which seems to take NO interest or update matter pertaining in technical issues affected internationally?
Hi Chris, it is a safety recap from Subaru so I would think your local Subaru folks would have to take care of it? Did you check you VIN number to see if you are part of the recall?
5:39 I own a Subaru Crosstrek 2018 with almost 20k km. Since new it presents the same annoying noise/rattle coming from the airvent on the driver side. It is not always there but only sometimes and while going through a bad road.
Thank you Alfonso. If I get it figured out I will let you know. Mine just started about a month ago and comes and goes as well.
Yes Sure_Service Bulletin: TSB # 04-22-18 (Rattle Sound from Steering Rack on Rough Roads)
Boy Rick, your dealer is certainly seems easier to speak to and work with than the one I go to in Delray Fl.
Hi Richard, yes, they are great! And it helps to know Trent who works there and has introduced me to everyone. Great people over there at Tucson Subaru!
My 2019 Crosstrek has a rattling noise coming from the driver’s A pillar. Happens when the outside temperature is high and is caused by the plastic trim being a little loose and touching the windshield
My STI had a similar issue as did my 14 Crosstrek. I added some foam inside the A pillar to quiet it down. :) Not sure what my "air vent" noise is yet...
I have a 2018 Crosstrek or XV and I'm not sure if the sound comes from the A or B pilar (it sounds like knocking the windshield with a ring). Also has like a whistling sound when you surpass 70 km/h that comes from the sunroof. Besides that it's an excellent vehicle. Greetings from Colombia.
Hi Roland! Thank you for your post and for watching.
I’m picking up a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Limited. I was wondering about the oil change interval. I believe it’s quite long than my previous car. It’s either 10,000KM or every six months, I’m wondering about your oil change interval? Do you think it’s too long?
Hi Arthur, I believe it is every 6 months or 6,000 miles(roughly 10k) with Subaru synthetic. When I bought my first Subaru in 2011 I think the interval was 7,500 or 10,000 miles. There was awhile there where some cars were have oil consumption issues so they shortened the interval. These days I am only putting on a little more than 6,000 miles a year so I go the every 6 month route. I have a paid maintenance agreement so I have the dealer do it. Down the road I'll change it myself keeping the same interval most likely. Congrats on your 2019! Have fun with it.
Rick Hutton Thanks for all the info!!
Xavier Naguiat oh okay, I drive to work and it’s about 6km so I think there’s not enough time for the engine to warm up to operating temps which is why I want to change a bit earlier than usual
I've got a 2019 base model that just topped 36k miles. I sometimes notice a rattle if I accelerate from around 35-40 mph, but not always. And I also notice a hollow sounding...pecking noise? If it is raining/wet and I turn left. Almost like water is hitting the exhaust. And a high pitched squeak from the blower fan for AC/heat.
But all in all, I am loving my 19 Crosstrek.
Thanks for the post Brock. Did you get the AC noise fixed? Or figure any of the others out? Still love mine too despite all of my little issues.
@@AZdroptop I'm planning on getting all issues checked at my next service appointment. The fan seems to be a bearing issue. It goes away if I turn it off, but doesn't always present itself when on.
Did the recalls show up for your Crosstrek in the Subaru app? I've checked the app for recalls on mine and none are listed.
No, my app didn't show them either, at least they didn't when I made the video. A couple of subscribers gave me the heads up then my Buddy Trent checked my VIN at work. You can check yours with this link. www.subaru.com/vehicle-recalls.html if you haven't already. Hopefully you will not be the winner of both of them like I was. :)
Brock did you get the CVT or 6mt
@@spartan5490 CVT
2018 Crosstrek recall pcv valve replaced today. The vehicle had a high sulfur exhaust smell when I stopped 9 miles later. Reported it to my service advisor. Any thoughts rick?
Hi Michael, glad you had your PCV valve done...I have yet to get over to the dealer for mine PCV or brake line swelling. I'm not sure why you were getting the sulfur smell, but I will check with my service advisor and see if I can get you an answer.
Update Sulfur smell went away.
I have a 2018 base model Crosstrek and I’m on my 2nd blower fan! They start out quiet with air flow sound then around a year the motor matches the high medium blowing air. Sounds bad like a etched armature or loud brushes.
Hi guys. Got a 2015 Subaru Outback and I’m having issues with my hatch not closing all the way or opening all the way. When I open it and I’m standing in the back, it does this 1 loud beep when it opens all the way. When I close it, it closes half way and I have to press the button again. It’s not the height memory. Dealership didn’t know how to fix it either. Can’t find anything on forums about same issue. Anybody have this issue before?
Try this and let me know if your issue is solved... Lock the car and stand by the hatch with your key fob. Hold the hatch release button on the rear gate and keep holding it. At the same time, hold the door unlock button on the key fob. Keep holding both of them for 5-10 seconds until you hear an additional beep. Now try to open your hatch and see if it opens properly. You can respond on here, DM me on any social media by searching for Trent The Car Guy or email me at trent@askfortrent.com after you try it out. 🤞
What Trent says. 😃. I have not had that specific issue. Best of luck
I've since traded in my 19 trek but I too had that noise you were talking about. To me it sounds like fireworks in the distance. I had it confirmed on a drive with a tech but he wouldn't say what he though it was. I think maybe it has something to do with the struts. Mine did it mostly when it was below 65 degrees outside and if the car has been sitting for a while. Hope they get it figured out for every one.
Thank you Jarred! Much appreciated. I had both strut top mounts replaced due to rust with the TSB, and I had it off when I did the RalliTEK springs. I didn't notice anything different than the left side? Someone mentioned today that it might be the strut dust cover boot? Possible for sure. What did you end up trading the car for? And thanks again.
@@AZdroptop I ended up trading it in for a 19 Rav4 Adventure. When I had my rallitek springs and spacers on Subaru said that was causing the problem, but it persisted when I went back to stock and it was there before those mods as well. Dust cover boot could be part of it too, maybe there is a way to remove it or pin it to see if that stops the noise.. It sounds like you have a dealership that is willing to work with you though so fingers crossed they can find what it is.
Ah cool. Hope you are liking the Rav4. Toyota makes a great product and my buddy was telling me they own 20% of Subaru now so Toyota may be using more of their AWD and Subaru Toyota's EV stuff.
My local dealer is great so we will figure it out eventually. The noise doesn't seem to be hurting anything since its been going on for so long now. :) Cheers brother.
Looks like there's yet another recall that just appeared on my 2018. Service Campaign: WUR03
, Brake Hose Swelling. No details given on the "description" on Subaru's site yet. It's listed as a "Customer Satisfaction" type, not safety like the others.
Yep, I just heard of this one myself. Brake line replacement I believe. It didn't come up a week or so ago when I ran my vin so we shall see if my car is also affected. Thank you for sharing the info!
Hi Rick. Some time ago I told you in a video that you published concerning the clamps of the stabilizer bar a similar problem in my XV MY18. The symptoms are rattling noise on a bumpy road and only when I turn the direction to the right. I have tried during all this time to locate the origin of the noise. I think my XV is affected by the Service Bulletin: TSB # 04-22-18 (Rattle Sound from Steering Rack on Rough Roads). I only have to install an action camera in the chassis of my Subaru to confirm the problem. The first time I went to my official warranty service they replaced me the two front stabilizer extension arms, but the noise persists the same. Then I thought it could be the left shock absorber strut, but I need to record with the camera to get out of doubts and thus be able to claim in the S.O. When I make the recording, I will let you know what the result for your help.
I see that you are still using the lapel microphone that I recommended. Remember to straighten your position on the shirt for better listening. Thank you for your work. Greetings from the Canary Islands (Spain).
Great to hear from you my friend. Yep, still using the mic, but I have the H5 recorder now. :) Works great so thank you for your excellent advice!
Your TSB number differs from the one shown to me that affects the Legacy, Outback and WRX. It dates back to 2017 so it is possible my service advisor didn't realize there was a newer one. It sounds like that could be your issue and since there is a TSB hopefully your dealer will be helpful. Best of luck capturing your noise on video...it is so difficult when the noises come and go. Please let me know how it works out for you.
Really great to hear from you!
@@AZdroptop_Hi Rick. I am here again to inform you that the result of my research for one year was conclusive. Thanks to the information I found, specifically the Service Bulletin: TSB # 04-22-18 (Rattle Sound from Steering Rack on Rough Roads), my official service has admitted to replacing the electric steering bar under warranty. And best of all, the noise has disappeared with the new replacement. I report this result in case you can help other users. Thank you.
I thought you had to subscribe thru Sirius for the weather? I only had the weather for like 3 months when I got my car. But haven’t seen it in a year.
The Travel Link through Sirius XM controls the weather info and is free for 3 years from purchase date in the US.
Steve, I believe that is correct. I still have it and mine was missing for half a day? The post came from a guy who had XM on a trial so it might have expired?
brought back 2018 Impreza base model, recall was for PCV valve and ignition coil, windows were making squeaks when going up, radio firmware was upgraded and radio was acting funny slow, blank,==== they had the pcv valve at Patrick Subaru Shrewsbury
Glad they had the parts in stock for you! Did they take care of everything else as well?
@@AZdroptop Parts were in stock and they did everything in record time. My dashcam showed that they did it in record time. I only have 6500 miles on Impreza and bought in 120417. Cant imagine broken pcv valve wouldve happened in 6500 miles. Not feeling great about the quality of Subarus. They got popular and quality suffers. Lets see how the upcoming models are
My AC has rattled the same way since day one. I also have more interior rattles than any other car I’ve owned, new ones keep coming up every week. Have you noticed any other rattles with yours? I have a 2019
Evan Flentge I have a 16 crosstrek limited and mine has so many rattles. The dashboard, seats, windows, cargo cover.
I take it you're new to Subaru's, invest in foam tape and or sticky sided felt lol.
Have 18 Crosstrek with 26,500 miles. No issues.
Herschel Walker my last subaru was a 94 Impreza with no rattles, but I’ve heard it’s synonymous with the brand. I’ll let the dealer try to fix them a little longer lol
@@TheShnewgen they're probably out with a roll of foam tape lol. In all fairness my 2017 BRZ rattles were a lot worse, it felt like a cheap piece of junk after a year.
Just hit 10k on my 2019 crosstrek. I have the same rattle. Someone said it could be the black plastic airbox shroud. My dealership also cant fix the pcv thing till December. Ugh.
check your dust cover on the shock strut. I had the same noise.
Awhile back I went through the engine bay looking for loose plastic pieces and put small felts dots between possible rattle points. Unfortunately my noise continues. I am thinking Mike is on to something!
Rick, let me know if you want/need help with that lift install! BTW Slowaru also goes by Rattlearu, its just the joys of owning a Subaru lol.
Lol. So far mine has not been too bad considering my previous Subaru’s😃. Sounds good on the install! Wish my lift would be ready, but I don’t think it will be. Best car name ever Sliwaru 😁😂😂
@@AZdroptop the only thing you haven't done, is dropping out the rear subframe and getting the spacers in place, you should be fine with the fronts..and yeah Slowaru, for when you want to get somewhere kinda on time 😎
LOL. :) Yep, very true. The job doesn't look too bad for the most part. I think getting the car on jack stands is the biggest Pain in the butt. ha ha.
Or a Jeep.
Trading in my 11 outback for a 19 Crosstrek on Wednesday 💪
Xavier Naguiat thanks! no more head gasket failures.. i hope 😆
Definitely get some kind of paint protection film. Subaru's paint quality is not the greatest. Is your crosstrek going to have the cvt?
Awesome! Congratulations. Let me know what you think.
Hi Brett, I bet you won't be disappointed!
Good luck and best wishes with the new Crosstrek!
Cheers from Down Under,
Martin (Blue 2019 XV, 2.0 Premium) 😆
@Xavier Naguiat Worthless to put in.
So would you recommend a Subaru
I have had 3 personally and my wife has a WRX. I love the brand and despite my issues with the 18 I am still a fan of the car. Subaru has stood by their product so far!
Yes. I've had a '17 Crosstrek that we traded for a '19 Legacy and I currently have an '18 Crosstrek. Love all of them.
Love this car, but has anyone else noticed any rattles, especially in colder weather? All of mine seem to be coming from inside the cabin, mostly on the passenger side. Varies from being between the dash and the windshield, the dash speakers, and metallic-sounding vibrations from near the eyesight system and the roof. Getting really frustrating and not sure if Subaru will actually be able to isolate the sounds :/ Have a '19 orange Crosstrek limited, ~12,000 miles. Thanks everyone!
My 18 has been pretty much interior rattle free until recently. I have actually been pretty amazed at home it hasn't rattled compared to the other 2 Subaru's I have owned. Sorry to hear you are having so many and hopefully Subaru can find and fix them!
Rick Hutton thanks for the reply! Do you think they would? Afraid they might just dismiss it
I think if they can repeat the noise while the tech is driving they will fix it for sure. My dealer ended up replacing my strut/spring and strut mount chasing down a noise I had on video. My dealer is pretty awesome and I have friends there, but I think yours will help as well!
Rick Hutton good to know! Thanks again for the quick responses and help! Love the videos !
I'm getting rattles too on my 2019. I have one in the dash(seems to have diminished on its own? knock on wood) and another clicking rattly sound around the passenger side A pillar. Drives me batshit crazy. But it seems to go away when the car gets wet....is it something on the outside? Of course, the car will naturally be perfectly silent when I pull into the dealership and report the issue.
My mission: find the source of that front passenger noise!
@Xavier Naguiat Out of curiosity, do you have the eyesight driver-assist system?
@Xavier Naguiat Is it the eyesight starting to brake for you? Eyesight doesn't always apply 100% of the brakes when it anticipates a possible collision so sometimes it only applies a small % of braking which makes a small grinding noise in the brakes where they are being applied automatically. Your description makes me think of that scenario right away.
@Xavier Naguiat Try turning it off one day when you are driving a lot in the city and see if you hear it at all. I am the same way... I drive 24/7 with the eyesight and I am addicted to it!
I hope so!😃
Service Bulletin: TSB # 04-22-18 (Rattle Sound from Steering Rack on Rough Roads)
Thank you! Are you having noise?
@@AZdroptop Hi Rick. I am here again to inform you that the result of my research for one year was conclusive. Thanks to the information I found, specifically the Service Bulletin: TSB # 04-22-18 (Rattle Sound from Steering Rack on Rough Roads), my official service has admitted to replacing the electric steering bar under warranty. And best of all, the noise has disappeared with the new replacement. I report this result in case you can help other users. Thank you.
@@AZdroptop I haven´t noise with the new Steering Rack. Greetings from the Canary Islands (Spain).
Hello! Good to hear from you again! Hope you are doing well.
Excellent, thank you very much.
So why would Subaru want to accept responsibility for noises you hear after all the under body changes you have made? It seems to me you would have voided a lot of the your warranty after making these changes.
HI Keith, the noise in question began sometime ago, before the skid plate and front bar. Those are really the only underbody changes I have made besides the springs...which was also after the noise. Subaru is good about basic modifications and will cover problems that are not directly related to what you have done. It would be one thing if I put on a 3 inch lift and was running giant tires or something along those lines. On top of that my local dealer is awesome. :)
No real issues? Head unit, rattles, noises, windshield wiper etc...Subaru owners😂😂
I have had issues, but a real issue to me would be engine or transmission trouble. :)
This is why I switched to Toyota and Lexus years ago. I get u fall in “love” with a brand or vehicle, but if y’all keep buying these cars they will never improve their quality standards