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All cars · Subaru Crosstrek · 2022

2022 Subaru Crosstrek. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index15100 = average car
Complaints28NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold155,142U.S. model year
Per 100K sold18complaints
Year rank#1 of 10#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S8)AWD28 / 33 / 30Regular$2,100
2.0L 4-cylManual 6-spdAWD22 / 29 / 25Regular$2,500
2.5L 4-cylAuto (AV-S8)AWD27 / 34 / 29Regular$2,150

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Wipers & visibility21%
Automatic emergency braking14%
Electrical14%
Brakes14%
Engine11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3130103

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 256

Subaru filed 256 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This bulletin announces availability of the one-time use mounting clip and spacer clip for the…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SW AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2019167229131,152Wipers & visibility
20204652119,716Wipers & visibility
20217187127,466Wipers & visibility
20221528155,142Wipers & visibility
20231835159,193Automatic emergency braking
202477120181,811Automatic emergency braking
20253844191,724Lane assist

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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