2024 Subaru Crosstrek
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.
- Complaints
- 119
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
13% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 119 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
13% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Show complaint excerpts
I was backing out of my driveway at 630 am this morning, September 21, 2026 when I heard what sounded like a loud crash. However, if anything had been in my carâs line of vision a beep would go off to alert me and that didnât happen.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-21
Also filed under Service brakes
On [XXX] I was driving my ned 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness (420 miles), from inside the "Flamingo Pines Shopping Centerâ on the intersection of [XXX] and [XXX] , City of Pembroke Pines in Florida by the [XXX] , to merge into [XXX] .
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-11
Adaptive cruise control did not disengage when brake pedal was pressed. The cars ahead of me on the highway were coming to a stop, so I tried to veer to the right since the brakes didn't work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-29
Also filed under Lane departure
Exterior lighting
11% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
Visibility/wiper
10% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Windshield suddenly and spontaneously cracked, violently and with an explosive sound, due to higher-than-average outside air temperature (100°F, Arizona in July). Vehicle was being driven on a freeway during cross--country trip.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-13
Steering
8% · 10 reportsService brakes
8% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2024-09-05
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-10-03Electrical system23V551000 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.
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2024-01-08Power train23V754000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Subaru Crosstrek — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 12 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V551000 · Electrical system
- Recall 23V754000 · Power train
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- 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 forward collision avoidance, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.