Subaru Crosstrek years to avoid
More than twice the Crosstrek's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Subaru Crosstrek years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Subaru Crosstrek complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Subaru Crosstrek problems
All model years combined.
- Visibility341
- Electrical201
- Engine154
- Transmission118
- Driver assistance80
- Steering59
- Brakes55
- Acceleration49
- Fuel system40
- Lights36
- Body36
- Airbags24
Subaru Crosstrek problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 11 | Driver assistance | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2025 | - | 47 | Driver assistance | 0 | 3 | ||
| 2024 | - | 121 | Visibility | 10,100 | 2 | 10 | |
| 2023 | - | 36 | Visibility | 0 | 4 | ||
| 2022 | 83 | 31 | Visibility | 0 | 3 | ||
| 2021 | 54 | 115 | Visibility | 2,460 | 1 | 8 | |
| 2020 | 72 | 71 | Visibility | 5,200 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2019 | 20 | 286 | Visibility | 10,542 | 7 | 7 | Avoid |
| 2018 | 36 | 195 | Visibility | 18,000 | 5 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 62 | 95 | Visibility | 28,000 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2016 | 52 | 133 | Electrical | 38,000 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 92 | 17 | Transmission | 50,000 | 1 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 86 | 16 | Transmission | 60,000 | 1 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 87 | 26 | Engine | 70,000 | 1 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 95 | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 14
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Questions about the Subaru Crosstrek
What years of the Subaru Crosstrek should you avoid?
2018 and 2019. Each has more than twice the Subaru Crosstrek's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2019 alone has 286, mostly about visibility and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Subaru Crosstrek?
2014, 2015 and 2013 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (16, 17 and 26).
What is the most common problem with the Subaru Crosstrek?
Visibility, with 341 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (201) and engine (154).
How many recalls does the Subaru Crosstrek have?
14 recalls between 2012 and 2026. The 2019 model year has the most, with 7.
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