
Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026Subaru calls it Symmetrical AWD.
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 152
- Power to weight
- 0.047 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.90
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 297 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 7/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 30.1 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 0.1 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 105 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,234 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Optional
- Lane-departure warning
- Optional
- Recalls
- 0
- Owner complaints
- 34 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 4
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingPart of EyeSight.Standard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER22%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
- VISIBILITY/WIPER12%
- ENGINE10%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE10%
- SERVICE BRAKES8%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 50 total.
Subaru Crosstrek: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
109 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 28, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18-241-26
This Bulletin announces a correction to the diagnostic procedures for certain CVT related DTCs, including P0730, P0746, P0747, P0841, P0846, P0867, P1867, P1894, and P2723.
May 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER01-167-08R
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
May 13, 2026ENGINE02-193-24R
This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).
May 4, 2026POWER TRAINSubaruNet Announcement (R
This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
May 1, 2026ENGINE18-230-26
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY IMMOBILIZER CM TO ECM) and B1572(IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) are detected by Keyless Access with Push Button Start(KACM).
May 1, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM07-234-26
This bulletin announces design changes to the heated steering wheel switch assembly and harness. The new switch design relocates the connector, which requires a different harness routing.
Apr 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER07-240-26R
This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
Apr 24, 2026POWER TRAIN03-97-26
This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.
- and 101 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06
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