2025 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
- 47
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Lane departure
None on file
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2025: 47 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.
Lane departure
26% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing assist and warning.
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While driving on a road with a round about as I entered into the round about turn the vehicle lane keeping assist pulled the wheels and caused me to slam into the curb damaging the passenger side front and back wheel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-28
Also filed under Steering
Visibility
17% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing exterior.
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I leased. 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Premium last May and after I drove it for a few days I discovered the driver side mirror was shaking and made it impossible to see traffic clearly, especially at night.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21
Electrical system
15% · 7 reportsForward collision avoidance
15% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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My daughter was driving her car and another car pulled right in front of her from behind a wall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-30
Also filed under Air bags and service brakes
Visibility/wiper
9% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025 Subaru Crosstrek — pre-purchase inspection
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- Lane departure: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?
- The most-reported component is lane departure, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 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.