Subaru Crosstrek
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek offers excellent public reliability, but a critical issue with the blind spot detection system requires thorough inspection.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 9.8 | 8.11 | 9.05 | — |
| 2025 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 9.41 | 8.11 | 8.71 | 25-34 mpg combined |
| 2024 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 9.41 | 8.11 | 8.71 | — |
| 2023 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 10.69 | 8.11 | 9.41 | — |
| 2022 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 10.69 | 8.11 | 9.41 | — |
| 2021 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 10.69 | 8.11 | 9.41 | — |
| 2020 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 10.69 | 8.11 | 9.41 | — |
| 2019 | 23 | 29 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.11 | 9.41 | — |
| 2018 | 23 | 29 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.11 | 9.41 | 23-29 mpg combined |
| 2017 | 23 | 30 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.84 | 9.05 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.5, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 152-182 hp | 145-178 lb-ft | Flat-4 | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.5, Fuel type: Regular, Horsepower: 152-182 hp, Torque: 145-178 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Flat-4 |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.5, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2020 | wagon | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2019 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2018 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 152 hp | 145 lb-ft | Flat-4 | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Regular, Horsepower: 152 hp, Torque: 145 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Flat-4 |
| 2017 | — | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Manual 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2016 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Base price | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Trim: Premium | Premium | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: Wilderness | Wilderness | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: Hybrid | Hybrid | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: Sport | Sport | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Trim: Limited+NAVI+ES+BSD | Limited+NAVI+ES+BSD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Base price: $35,145, Trim: Base+ES | Base+ES | $35,145 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $27,195, Trim: Limited | Limited | $27,195 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $21,795, MSRP range: $21,795 - $26,295, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for Base to Limited trims. Destination & Delivery charges not included., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 4/30/2026 | Base price: $26,295, Trim: Limited+NAVI+ES+BSD | Limited+NAVI+ES+BSD | $26,295 | USD | $21,795 | $21,795 - $26,295 | 0.9 | MSRP for Base to Limited trims. Destination & Delivery charges not included. | llm_estimate | 4/30/2026 |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $25,195, Trim: Limited + Navi | Limited + Navi | $25,195 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 564 | 19.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 564 | 19.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 108.1, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | — | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 108.1 | 17 | 17 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 104.9, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 104.9 | 17 | 17 |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 589 | 20.8 | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 104.9, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Optional | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 104.9 | 17 | 17 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 450 | 15.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 104.9, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 104.9 | 17 | 17 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 103.7, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Optional | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 103.7 | 17 | 17 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Frontal crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | Overall rating | Side crash | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | tpms | pedestrianAeb | nhtsaSafetyRatings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2026 SUBARU CROSSTREK SW N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Frontal crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2026 SUBARU CROSSTREK SW N/A AWD |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2025 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 2023 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 2022 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2022 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 2021 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 2020 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 2019 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 2018 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | — | optional | optional | — | optional | optional | standard | — | — | optional | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD |
| 2016 | 4 | 4 | 2016 Subaru Crosstrek SUV AWD | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2016 Subaru Crosstrek SUV AWD |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Subaru Crosstrek offers excellent public reliability, but a critical issue with the blind spot detection system requires thorough inspection.
2025
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek offers average reliability, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting its airbag system and visibility components due to documented concerns.
2024
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is a practical compact SUV with standard AWD and good fuel economy, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by numerous recalls and complaints concerning electrical systems and drivetrain, warrants careful consideration for used car buyers.
2023
The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek offers standard all-wheel drive and a 5-star safety rating, but its 'Average' reliability verdict, driven by frequent complaints about spontaneous windshield cracking and potential unintended acceleration, necessitates a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
2022
The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek offers standard all-wheel drive and good fuel economy, but its average reliability rating and significant owner complaints regarding electrical systems and brakes warrant careful pre-purchase inspection.
2021
The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek offers standard AWD and a 5-star safety rating, but its 'Below Average' reliability, driven by frequent windshield cracking and powertrain concerns, necessitates careful inspection.
2020
The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek offers a capable AWD platform with good fuel economy, but its average reliability rating, primarily due to frequent windshield issues, warrants careful pre-purchase inspection.
2019
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek offers standard AWD and practicality but should be approached with caution due to its 'Below Average' reliability rating, primarily driven by frequent windshield cracking and electrical system issues.
2018
Approach with caution: spontaneous windshield cracking is a well-known chronic problem that makes this a high-risk used purchase.
2017
The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek offers standard AWD and good safety ratings but is hampered by a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to frequent windshield cracking and ignition key release issues.
2016
The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant electrical system and powertrain concerns, notably the ignition key failing to release from the ignition.
2014
The 2014 Subaru Crosstrek presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection of its **powertrain**, particularly the CVT, essential.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Subaru Crosstrek?
Carfocal currently has 12 published Crosstrek reports, covering 2014 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek offers excellent public reliability, but a critical issue with the blind spot detection system requires thorough inspection.
Published year coverage: 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Subaru Crosstrek. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 subaru crosstrek offers excellent public reliability, but a critical issue with the blind spot detection system requires thorough inspection. and the 2026 subaru crosstrek's strong public reliability and standard awd make it an attractive used option. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
12 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Subaru Crosstrek?
Across Carfocal's published Crosstrek guides, recurring problem areas include Blind Spot Detection System, Engine Air Filter, and Brake Fluid. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Blind Spot Detection System, Engine Air Filter, and Brake Fluid.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 12
- Years tracked
- 12
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints