Owners have filed 1,405 complaints with NHTSA about the Subaru Crosstrek from 2013 to 2024. Across every year, the most reported problem areas are the lights, wipers and visibility, the electrical system and the engine and cooling. The years with the most complaints are 2019, 2018 and 2016.
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Every year at a glance
| Year | Vs. other years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Crosstrek | About average | 124 | 3 |
| 2014 Crosstrek | About average | 97 | 1 |
| 2015 Crosstrek | About average | 96 | 2 |
| 2016 Crosstrek | About average | 136 | 1 |
| 2017 Crosstrek | About average | 98 | 1 |
| 2018 Crosstrek | Worse than most years | 195 | 5 |
| 2019 Crosstrek | Among the worst years | 286 | 7 |
| 2020 Crosstrek | One of the better years | 71 | 0 |
| 2021 Crosstrek | About average | 115 | 1 |
| 2022 Crosstrek | Too new to judge | 31 | 0 |
| 2023 Crosstrek | Too new to judge | 36 | 0 |
| 2024 Crosstrek | Too new to judge | 120 | 2 |
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Subaru Crosstrek questions
What are the worst Subaru Crosstrek years?
Compared with its other years, the Crosstrek years with the most owner complaints to NHTSA are 2019. The most reported problem area across all years is the lights, wipers and visibility.
What are the best Subaru Crosstrek years?
The Crosstrek years with clearly fewer complaints than a typical year are 2020. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly, since complaints keep coming in as cars age.
What are the most common Subaru Crosstrek problems?
Across 2013 to 2024, owners report problems with the lights, wipers and visibility, the electrical system and the engine and cooling most often. Each model year has its own pattern, so check the year you are looking at.
How many recalls does the Subaru Crosstrek have?
NHTSA lists 23 recalls across the 2013 to 2024 Crosstrek, counted per model year. A recall can cover several years.
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