2012 Subaru Crosstrek
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 132 |
| 2017 | 94 |
| 2018 | 195 |
| 2019 | 286 |
| 2020 | 71 |
| 2021 | 115 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 119 |
| 2025 | 47 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
2 of 2 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
Subaru has issued two recalls for the Subaru Crosstrek 2013: break lights and engine stalls due tomorrow valve crack. These are both safety recalls.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-03
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 (Na) Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that every 1,000 miles a quart of oil needed to be added to the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-23
Exterior lighting
1 of 2 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2012 Subaru Crosstrek — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.