The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek has 32 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper and electrical system. Owners most often flag underpowered base 2.0l engine: described as weak, sluggish, and struggling with highway merging and passing. owners recommend the 2.5l. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Subaru Crosstrek vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 8 Crosstrek model years we track, complaint volume runs from 25 (2013) to 208 (2024). With 32 complaints, the 2023 Crosstrek sits belowthe model's median of 68.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Mixed to positive sentiment overall, with a strong reputation for practicality, safety, and all-weather capability. The vehicle is widely praised for its standard all-wheel-drive system, excellent ground clearance, and suitability for…
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Used Crosstrek listings typically run $17,995–$26,567 across 2013 to 2026 model years.
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