The Lemon Index2025 Subaru Crosstrek.
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek is so far one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 44 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 38, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about lane assist, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 27 to 29 mpg combined. The best Subaru Crosstrek year is 2022.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 44 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Subaru Crosstrek year. 2025 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness SW AWD | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2200–2400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The EyeSight system always pulls the car toward highway exits when youâre driving on the right lane of a highway. You have to fight the steering to keep the car centered in the lane.
2025 Subaru Crosstrek owner · NHTSA complaint 11741751
More owner reports
Upon driving off the lot at highway speeds I noticed that the driver's side mirror was vibrating more than expected. Over the last few months of ownership and at almost 6,000 miles the vibration has gotten worse.
NHTSA complaint 11696038
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 2.6× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 38; 100 is average). The best Subaru Crosstrek year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2025 Subaru Crosstrek problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are lane assist (27%), visibility (18%) and automatic emergency braking (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek get?
27 to 29 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek cost in fuel a year?
About $2200 to $2400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Subaru Crosstrek year is better than the 2025?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2013 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works