Subaru Crosstrek years to avoid
The Subaru Crosstrek years to avoid are 2019, 2018, 2016, 2021, 2024, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2012 is the cleanest year on record.
1,553
Total complaints
13
Recall campaigns
2012–2026
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Crosstrek years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 362 | |
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 255 | |
| 2016 | High complaint rate | 164 | |
| 2021 | High complaint rate | 161 | |
| 2024 | High complaint rate | 140 | |
| 2017 | High complaint rate | 132 |
Every Crosstrek year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 63 | 0 | |
| 2024avoid | 140 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 52 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 43 | 0 | |
| 2021avoid | 161 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 82 | 0 | |
| 2019avoid | 362 | 7 | |
| 2018avoid | 255 | 5 | |
| 2017avoid | 132 | 1 | |
| 2016avoid | 164 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 27 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 22 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 35 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Subaru Crosstrek years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Crosstrek years to avoid are 2019, 2018, 2016, 2021, 2024, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2012.
What is the best year for the Subaru Crosstrek?
By complaint volume, 2012 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Crosstrek years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Subaru Crosstrek have?
Across all model years, the Crosstrek has 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,553 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.