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All cars · Subaru Crosstrek · 2024

2024 Subaru Crosstrek. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index77100 = average car
Complaints120NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold181,811U.S. model year
Per 100K sold66complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S8)AWD27 / 34 / 29Regular$2,150
2.5L 4-cylAuto (AV-S8)AWD26 / 33 / 29Regular$2,150

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

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,100 and 21,800 miles. Median 10,100, from 13 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Automatic emergency braking13%
Lights11%
Wipers & visibility10%
Brakes8%
Steering8%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
120102309

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 23V754000 Nov 2023 Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.

    Risk. A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.

  • 23V551000 Aug 2023 Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Defect. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.

    Risk. A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number fo

Manufacturer communications 222

Subaru filed 222 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut
  • This announcement provides information for retailers to install the latest infotainment system…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness SW AWDnot rated★★★★★★★★★★not rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
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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