2023 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
- 36
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
None on file
None on file
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 36 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.
Forward collision avoidance
25% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
I filled up my 2023 Subaru Crosstrek with gasoline and a short time later the Check Engine light came on as did the warning lights that the safety features associated with the EyeSight system indicating it was no longer functioning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-29
Also filed under Lane departure
Visibility/wiper
17% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Overall Iâm disappointed in the quality of the manufactured parts and accessories. It leads me to believe low grade materials were used in manufacturing this vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-04-19
Got my 2023 Crosstrek sport 2 days ago with 6 miles on the odometer. When I first drove it on the freeway today, a rock chip larger than a quarter appeared on my front windshield.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-11-23
Electrical system
17% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On the morning of 12/26/24 - I stepped inside my 2023 Subaru Crosstrek and turned on the engine. The vehicle was parked in a commuter parking lot near my home to begin with.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-27
Also filed under Engine and service brakes
The battery and electrical system died while I was at a red light in traffic on my way to work. I was stuck on a major road with trucks and traffic behind me while I was stuck in the middle lane.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-23
Engine
14% · 5 reportsService brakes
11% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Often the brakes are squishy. They require me to push almost all the way down on the brake pedal to engage. This has happened several times of the last year.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-01
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2023 Subaru Crosstrek — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 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.