[chrisr]

I've been having this same issue and began at around 10k miles. Started out when turning, now the vibration happens both when turning and straight. Sometimes it's really bad. It's so strange in that it is so sporadic-dry pavement, wet, snowy, bumpy roads and smooth. And it is not consistent, i'll go a day or two with it not happening at all, then will "flare up" again. Had the dealer look at it, of course could not reproduce the problem. Service writer had not heard of this before. Next step, I suppose, is to do a ride along but if others are being told it's normal, what is the point? This is driving me crazy! I love my Crosstrek (my 5th Subaru) but this is something I don't think I can get used to. This can't be normal. No car is perfect and there are imperfections I can accept but I don't know about this. So frustrated right now! Advice?

 

[chrisr]

Went to dealer today to see what they could come up with for a diagnosis. Tech went for a ride, couldn't reproduce. Then went with the tech and couldn't reproduce either but he asked if I noticed it pulling to the right at all. I really didn't since I was so focused on the vibration. Turns out it was out of alignment and pretty significantly as well. So far, the vibration is gone or almost gone. Feel a little vibration but barely noticeable. The vibration is what I would consider "normal". Put about 40 miles on it today and it is much better. The alignment was covered under warranty (get the first one for free)

Since my last Subaru didn't need an alignment until about 75k, I never thought this could be causing or at least contributing to the issue. Hoping this takes care of the vibration.