Compact SUVs · SK generation
Think twice Below average
It scores 24 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $13,076 to own, including $3,175 in repairs.
Reliability
24/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$3,175
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,034
29 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$15,535
$13,671 – $17,399, estimate
Recalls
3
on record
Owner complaints
834
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 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.
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.
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.
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Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (92/100) and the 2019 worst (24/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 92/100 |
| 2023 | 85/100 |
| 2022 | 86/100 |
| 2021 | 58/100 |
| 2020 | 28/100 |
| 2019 | 24/100 |
| 2018 | 67/100 |
| 2017 | 51/100 |
| 2016 | 53/100 |
| 2015 | 31/100 |
Yes. It scores 24 out of 100, among the least reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024. The 2022, 2023 and 2024 Forester scored much better.
It scores 24 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 834 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,175 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $13,076 over 5 years: $2,867 in lost value, $3,175 in repairs and $7,034 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $15,535 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (92/100) and the 2019 worst (24/100).
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.