2024 Subaru Crosstrek

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2024 Subaru Crosstrek
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:53:58.082Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Subaru Crosstrek Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2024 highlighted. 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2013: 25 complaints 2014: 16 complaints 2014 2015: 17 complaints 2016: 131 complaints 2016 2017: 94 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 279 complaints 2020: 68 complaints 2020 2021: 108 complaints 2022: 28 complaints 2022 2023: 32 complaints 2024: 104 complaints 2024 2025: 41 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2024: 104 complaints
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YearComplaints
20122
201325
201416
201517
2016131
201794
2018194
2019279
202068
2021108
202228
202332
2024104
202541
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12%

12% of complaints: exterior lighting — 12 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 11%

11% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 11 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owned a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH on the slow lane in the snow, he lost control. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240905

VISIBILITY 6%

6% of complaints: visibility — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20231003 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 23V551000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240108 — power train

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614.

Campaign 23V754000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2024 Subaru Crosstrek — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V551000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V754000 (power train) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2025 ▲ 2020

WORST YEARS

■ 2019 ◆ 2018 ◆ 2016

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FAQ

Is the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.