Compact SUVs · GU generation
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It scores 61 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $13,239 to own, including $1,521 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Subaru Crosstrek.
Reliability
61/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$1,521
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,034
29 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$20,728
$18,240 – $23,215, estimate
Recalls
2
on record
Owner complaints
120
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (96/100) and the 2019 worst (55/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 61/100 |
| 2023 | 90/100 |
| 2022 | 95/100 |
| 2021 | 76/100 |
| 2020 | 94/100 |
| 2019 | 55/100 |
| 2018 | 73/100 |
| 2017 | 96/100 |
| 2016 | 93/100 |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
No. It scores 61 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 61 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,521 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $13,239 over 5 years: $4,684 in lost value, $1,521 in repairs and $7,034 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $20,728 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (96/100) and the 2019 worst (55/100).
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.