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Used Subaru Crosstrek: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 794 complaints across these 9 years; the 2019 drew the most.

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Problems that follow the Crosstrek from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area201820192020202120222023202420252026Total
Wipers and visibility65119332954167278
Electrical273959335596
Transmission122161150
Engine141010236
Airbags2226

Crosstrek generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. Second generation

    2018–2023

    2021 update: Larger front lower bumper cladding; New Sport trim level; 2.5-liter engine option

Mileages where Crosstrek problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
6–2,500 milesWindshield cracking on new cars2023
600–6,200 milesEarly windshield cracks2024
1,600–17,000 milesWindshield cracks without impact2020
3,000–23,000 milesSpontaneous windshield cracking2018
6,000–50,000 milesTransmission or rear differential failure2020
10,000–24,000 milesSticky on-center highway steering2024
11,000–51,000 milesLoose rocking driver seat2018
21,000–45,000 milesWindshield cracks without impact2019

Every Crosstrek recall to confirm

13 recalls cover the Crosstrekyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 4 campaigns span more than one model year.

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