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All cars · Subaru Crosstrek · 2025

2025 Subaru Crosstrek. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index38100 = average car
Complaints44NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold191,724U.S. model year
Per 100K sold23complaints

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)AWD27 / 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.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Lane assist27%
Visibility18%
Automatic emergency braking16%
Electrical11%
Wipers & visibility9%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
4430203

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 117

Subaru filed 117 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

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
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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