2025 Subaru Crosstrek reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek holds 43 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 22 per year. It is too early to rank against other Crosstrek years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Lane departure (10 of 43), then Visibility (8) and Electrical system (5). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2024 Crosstrek has 118 complaints, 39 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (43 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"While driving on a road with a round about as I entered into the round about turn the vehicle lane keeping assist pulled the wheels and caused me to slam into the curb damaging the passenger side front and back wheel.…"
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"I leased. 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Premium last May and after I drove it for a few days I discovered the driver side mirror was shaking and made it impossible to see traffic clearly, especially at night. I took the car…"
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"I am reporting a possible power train/drivetrain issue with a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness. At steady highway speeds, most noticeably around 72–76 mph under light accelerator load, the vehicle produces a persistent…"
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"The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH with his wife inside the vehicle, the contact experienced a medical emergency and blacked out, causing the vehicle to…"
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"Suddenly lost power steering, almost impossible to steer car to shoulder lane and stop. the car was taken to Fitzgerald Subaru, where technician found fault code C2532. Failure in Steering Gearbox assembly. Per Subaru…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2025 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness SW AWD | Not rated | 5 stars | 5 stars | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Crosstrek all-wheel drive | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-wheel drive | 27 | 34 | 29 MPG | $2250 |
| Crosstrek all-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-wheel drive | 27 | 33 | 29 MPG | $2250 |
| Crosstrek Wilderness all-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-wheel drive | 25 | 29 | 27 MPG | $2400 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 23V551000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that 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. 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 for this recall is WRL-23. When NHTSA lists multiple Subaru nameplates in one campaign, the published unit count is shared across them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek holds 43 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 22 per year. It is too early to rank against other Crosstrek years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?
The complaints owners file most often name Lane departure (10 of 43), then Visibility (8) and Electrical system (5). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2024 Crosstrek has 118 complaints, 39 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.
Has the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?
Owners have filed 43 complaints about the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek is 28.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What engine oil does a Subaru Crosstrek use?
Recent US Crosstrek manuals specify 0W-20 synthetic for the FB 2.5L, with temporary 5W-30 only when 0W-20 is unavailable.
What generation is the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek?
2nd generation (2023-on) on this site's Crosstrek record.
What tire sizes does a Subaru Crosstrek use?
Common US sizes include 225/60R17 and 225/55R18 depending on trim.