MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Subaru Crosstrek Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 1,102 total NHTSA owner complaints and 19 federal recall campaigns for the Subaru Crosstrek.
Best Crosstrek Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Crosstrek Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Crosstrek | 8.7 / 10 | 43(2.8/10k) | 0 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Crosstrek | 6.6 / 10 | 111(7.2/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Crosstrek | 7.3 / 10 | 32(2.1/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 8 / 10 | 30(1.9/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 6.9 / 10 | 112(7.2/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 7.8 / 10 | 68(4.4/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Crosstrek | 5.1 / 10 | 284(18.3/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 5.6 / 10 | 194(12.5/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Crosstrek | 7.6 / 10 | 97(6.3/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 7.6 / 10 | 131(8.5/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Crosstrek | 9 / 10 | 00 | 1 | Low Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Crosstrek | 9 / 10 | 00 | 1 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |