Subaru Crosstrek ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2013–2025)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Subaru Crosstrek we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Crosstrek across generations.
Average Score
86/100
Best Year
2022 Subaru Crosstrek
Score 89
Weakest Year
2015 Subaru Crosstrek
Score 78
Every Subaru Crosstrek Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A supremely capable and safe compact SUV with minor tech annoyances, offering great value for the adventurous driver.
Top risks: Infotainment System · CVT Transmission · Battery Drain/Electrical
A highly capable and reliable compact crossover, perfect for those seeking adventure without significant mechanical headaches.
Top risks: Infotainment System · CVT (Lineartronic Transmission) · Wheel Bearings
A steadfast and adventure-ready compact SUV, offering peace of mind with only minor caveats.
Top risks: Infotainment System · A/C Compressor · Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
A highly capable and reliable compact crossover, offering excellent value with minimal major risks if properly maintained.
Top risks: Electrical/Infotainment · Air Conditioning System · Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
A highly dependable crossover for all seasons, provided you keep up with routine maintenance and acknowledge minor electrical quirks.
Top risks: Infotainment System · Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Wheel Bearings
A reliable and versatile compact SUV that excels in safety and all-weather capability, with a few minor tech and transmission caveats.
Top risks: Lineartronic CVT Transmission · Infotainment System · Electrical / Battery
A highly dependable and capable compact SUV that delivers peace of mind for the adventurous owner.
Top risks: Infotainment/Electrical · CVT Transmission Maintenance · Wheel Bearings
A highly capable and generally robust compact SUV that offers exceptional value, provided routine maintenance is prioritized.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Electrical Systems & Infotainment · Engine Oil Consumption
A capable and popular crossover, but careful pre-purchase inspection of the powertrain is absolutely essential.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Engine Oil Consumption · Wheel Bearings
A practical and adventurous crossover, but critical pre-purchase diligence is required to avoid costly powertrain surprises.
Top risks: Lineartronic CVT Transmission · Engine Oil Consumption · Wheel Bearings
A highly reliable, versatile compact SUV, perfect for those needing all-weather capability with only a few minor, predictable maintenance concerns.
Top risks: Engine Oil Consumption · Wheel Bearings · Infotainment System
A capable AWD crossover, but the CVT can be a costly wildcard that warrants careful scrutiny.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Engine Oil Consumption · Electrical/Infotainment System
A capable compact crossover with great utility, but the powertrain's known issues demand a meticulous pre-purchase inspection.
Top risks: Lineartronic CVT Transmission · Engine Oil Consumption · Wheel Bearings
Problems That Follow the Crosstrek Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Wheel Bearings
Appears in 7 model years · 54% of generations
Engine Oil Consumption
Appears in 6 model years · 46% of generations
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Appears in 6 model years · 46% of generations
Infotainment System
Appears in 6 model years · 46% of generations
Lineartronic CVT Transmission
Appears in 3 model years · 23% of generations