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Subaru Crosstrek 2018–2023 (2nd gen, GT)

Subaru Crosstrek
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Price
$21,900–$35,000
MPG
35
  • Strength: Excellent safety
  • Strength: Strong reliability
  • Strength: Strong running costs
  • Watch-out: Below-average cargo & utility
  • Watch-out: Below-average driving fun
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How it scores for you10 scores
Standard AWD and a top 5-star crash rating make it a sure-footed, safe commuter, but 152 hp and modest cargo mean capability and pace stay firmly modest.
Reliability77

Recalled somewhat less often than cars of the same model years; none of its 11 recalls were serious. About 6% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +3 points for its wider reputation.

Safety100

5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4).

Running costs76

About $1,900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 76% of cars we track.

Cargo & utility36

20.8 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 36% of other SUVs we track.

Passenger space52

Five seats with reasonable legroom for a subcompact SUV. 20.8 cu ft cargo is competitive; 55.3 folded is average for the class.

Driving fun38

Only 152 hp and modest acceleration make it slow, though standard AWD and raised suspension give sure-footed, capable handling off-pavement. Not a driver's car by dynamics.

Tech48

Subaru's Starlink infotainment and EyeSight driver assist are competent and standard on many trims, but interface and features are segment-typical, nothing class-leading.

Comfort52

Compliant ride and decent seats for a small SUV; road noise and the coarse boxer engine under load are common criticisms but overall acceptable comfort.

Value retention70

SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.

Capability44

Rated to tow 1,500 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.

Safety & recalls17 recalls
Overall 5/5
Frontal 4/5
Side 5/5
Rollover 4/5

17 recalls · 6 common complaint areas across 2018–2023

  • Visibility/wiper — 108 complaints (2019)
  • Recall — Electrical: 12v/24v/48v battery (2022)
  • Visibility/wiper — 57 complaints (2018)

2023

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other9 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    On July 12, 2024 I was driving down the highway when my sunroof suddenly shattered. It sounded like an explosion or a gun went off. I nearly crashed my vehicle. There were no vehicles in front of me however there were vehicles behind me. I looked back into my rear view mirror and saw vehicles veerin

  • Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The battery and electrical system died while I was at a red light in traffic on my way to work. I was stuck on a major road with trucks and traffic behind me while I was stuck in the middle lane. I had to wait for help to be pushed out of traffic to the sidewalk and wait for a jump. The Subaru dea

2022

  • RecallElectrical: 12v/24v/48v battery23V080000

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles. The harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12-Volt battery may corrode and break, preventing the 12-Volt battery from charging.

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other11 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    While driving down the interstate just before reaching the causeway tunnel, my moonroof exploded. I thought my car had been shot. I checked and did not see any damage to my car until I slid open the cover to the moonroof. It was shattered. Nothing was surrounding my car that could have hit or damage

  • Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper5 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER

    The front windshield has cracked all the way across the bottom without a reason, while I was parked at work. There were no prior chips or dings that would cause the windshield to crack all the way across. There were no outside factors that would have caused this either since the stop was only a few

2021

  • RecallElectrical: 12v/24v/48v battery23V080000

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles. The harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12-Volt battery may corrode and break, preventing the 12-Volt battery from charging.

  • RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch23V755000

    Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

  • Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper27 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER

    On Friday evening, [XXX], while closing the rear driver-side window, I heard a loud mechanical snap, after which the window failed to operate. The window regulator has binding issues (as documented in Subaru TSB 07-189-21R). This mechanical binding disables the anti-entrapment (anti-pinch) safety f

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other21 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Drivers side door, interior automatic door lock switch spins and makes a clicking sound when you just start go forward.

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain14 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    Was driving on highway when all of the lights on my dash illuminated. Eventually I got a warning for oil at temp alarm. Was giving code P2757 and P0700. Looks like this a common issue in Subarus but doesn’t look like it covers anything after 2020.

  • Complaint clusterElectrical13 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    There have been multiple instances where my car has failed to “restart” if the auto-start-stop feature is on. I immediately turn that setting off every time I get into my car because if I pause for too long at a light/stop sign etc.the engine will stall and turn off (without being in park). I have r

  • Complaint clusterEngine12 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    - Rod #4 failure of unknown cause, although there is speculation that current failure may be related to a major repair in oil system a year ago. - My safety along with my unborn child’s, husband’s and brother in law’s were all at risk. Another driver had to take evasive action to avoid hitting us in

2020

  • RecallElectrical: 12v/24v/48v battery23V080000

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles. The harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12-Volt battery may corrode and break, preventing the 12-Volt battery from charging.

  • Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper29 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER

    6-8in windshield crack on passenger side, near the bottom just above defrost vents. No apparent trauma to the windshield in that area. No indication that there was a crack forming otherwise; appeared seemingly overnight. Have not yet reported to insurance, dealer, or mfg. I have seen that there was

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain9 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    DEFECT DESCRIPTION My 2020 Subaru Crosstrek has been diagnosed with diagnostic trouble code P2757 (Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit Performance), which my authorized Subaru 802 Subaru retailer in Vermont has confirmed is caused by a defective CVT Control Valve Body.

  • Complaint clusterElectrical8 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    While driving 2020 Crosstrek Hybrid, the dashboard lights suddenly flashed and then engine stalled, leaving me with no brakes and no steering. I rolled through straight through an intersection with four stop signs and I could not stop. Luckily no one was driving or walking at the time. I couldn't

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other7 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Car was thought to be placed in park, key was easily removed, and then the car became mobile and rolled downhill and could not be shifted back into park.

2019

  • RecallSteering: electric power assist system19V065000

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.

  • RecallVisibility; visibility: glass, side/rear19V404000

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The driver's side rear-door window glass may be improperly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."

  • RecallElectrical: ignition; electrical system: software19V743000

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.

  • RecallEngine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (pcv)19V856000

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.

  • RecallSeat belts: rear/other20V189000

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.

  • RecallSuspension: rear21V263000

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.

  • RecallElectrical: ignition; electrical system: software; engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm): software; engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe21V264000

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

  • RecallElectrical: 12v/24v/48v battery23V080000

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles. The harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12-Volt battery may corrode and break, preventing the 12-Volt battery from charging.

  • Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper108 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER

    The windshield cracked without impact or any other obvious means of damage. I have had 2 other windshields crack in the same manner, the first being December 2022, second March 2024, and now April 2025. All incidents have starts from the bottom on the windshield on the passenger side, and spreading

  • Complaint clusterElectrical45 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Recently, Aug 13 we took the 2019 Crosstrek to the to the Subaru center for oil change and a general inspection. Two big problems revealed. 1. Recommend replacing both rear wheel bearings due to noise while driving $2,249. 2. Recommend replacing all 4 TPMS sensors due to low voltage codes present

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other39 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    My vehicle would struggle with starting intermittently over the past 2 years. Last week It became a consistent issue each time I would start it. Today my car would not crank and I tried several times over the span of 3 hours. What I experienced previously when starting my vehicle is it would initiat

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain24 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    While driving, my dashboard warning lights on my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek—AT OIL TEMP, EyeSight, and Lane Assist—illuminated simultaneously with a sudden onset of transmission slippage and erratic shifting, with no prior warning symptoms. The vehicle experienced a sudden mechanical failure of the Conti

  • Complaint clusterSteering15 complaintscomplaints:STEERING

    The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while taking the vehicle for a routine oil change. There were no warning lights illuminated. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the control arm was cracked. The contact stated had not experienced the failure. The vehicle wa

2018

  • RecallService brakes; vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal17V701000

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Crosstrek vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect floor mat retention bracket, allowing the floor mat to move out of position and interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal operation.

  • RecallElectrical: ignition; electrical system: software19V743000

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.

  • RecallEngine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (pcv)19V744000

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while

  • RecallSuspension: rear21V263000

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.

  • RecallElectrical: ignition; electrical system: software; engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm): software; engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe21V264000

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

  • Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper57 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER

    The front windshield spontaneously developed a crack about 5 inches long which later suddenly increased to about 15 inches in length. It is our understanding that this problem has occurred in the windshields of other Subaru models. The internet states that Subaru windshields have had a tendency to

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other32 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    2018 Subaru Crosstrek rapidly accelerated unexpectedly while pulling into a parking space with the foot on the brake. Hit a concrete pole and sustained vehicle damage and injuries.

  • Complaint clusterElectrical29 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    On 06/26/26, while traveling at highway speeds, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of motive power in active traffic due to a blown out/melted Cylinder 4 ignition coil. This unexpected engine failure forced raw fuel into the exhaust system, causing an immediate internal thermal meltdow

  • Complaint clusterEngine15 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    Dangerous stall in traffic due to ignition coil failure. Ignition coils and spark plugs were replaced during the WRE21 recall campaign only 13k miles ago back in 2021. Stopped at red light awaiting to turn left when the vehicle started shaking violently. No check engine light came on though. Whe

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain13 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    Vehicle was maintained by dealer and out of the blue, started bucking intermittently while driving resulting in an unsafe driving experience. took it to the dealer to evaluate, told us, "They could change the transmission fluid and filter to see if that fixes the problem." they were not sure that wo

Cost to own$15,700 / 5 yr

MSRP, new

$21,900–$35,000

Estimated used price, by model year

2023$22,700–$26,600
2022$19,700–$23,100
2021$17,000–$19,900
2020$14,400–$16,900
2019$12,100–$14,200
2018$10,000–$11,800

$1,900/yr

EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.

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Specs
MSRPNew $21,900–$35,000
Efficiency35 MPG
Seats5
DrivetrainAWD
PowertrainHybrid

City MPG

36

Highway MPG

35

Combined MPG

35

Electric range

17 mi

Horsepower

152 hp

Doors

4

Length

176.0 in

Width

70.9 in

Height

63.8 in

Wheelbase

105.1 in

Curb weight

3,190 lb

Cargo volume

20.8 cu ft

Cargo (seats folded)

55.3 cu ft

Towing capacity

1,500 lbs

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