2022 Subaru Crosstrek
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Visibility/wiper
None on file
None on file
19% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 31 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Visibility/wiper
19% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Windshield cracked after 3 weeks. Was hit by a very small rock when travelling at 30 mph, and a 10 inch crack appeared. In 40+ years of driving, I have never had a rock cause that much damage to a windshield, even at 60 mph.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-02-28
Service brakes
13% · 4 reportsForward collision avoidance
13% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking.
Electrical system
13% · 4 reportsEngine
10% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2022 Subaru Crosstrek — pre-purchase inspection
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- Visibility/wiper: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 4 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek?
- The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 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.