{"id":"2018_subaru_crosstrek","make":"Subaru","make_slug":"subaru","model":"Crosstrek","model_slug":"crosstrek","year":2018,"url":"/subaru/crosstrek/2018/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":38695,"model":"Crosstrek AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (AV-S7)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":27,"hwy":33,"comb":29,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":301,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2150,"save_spend":500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FJX","modified":"Thu Jul 13 00:00:00 EDT 2017"},{"id":38694,"model":"Crosstrek AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Manual 6-spd","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":23,"hwy":29,"comb":25,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":353,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2500,"save_spend":-1250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FJX","modified":"Thu Jul 13 00:00:00 EDT 2017"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Compact SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"21V263000","component":"SUSPENSION:REAR","mfr":"Subaru of America, Inc.","reported":"2021-04-15","owner_notified":"2021-05-17","units":408271,"summary":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles.  The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.","consequence":"Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021.  Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.  Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"WRD-21","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V264000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE","mfr":"Subaru of America, Inc.","reported":"2021-04-15","owner_notified":"2021-06-01","units":466205,"summary":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles.  The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.","consequence":"A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021.  Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.  Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21.  Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"WRE-21","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V743000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION","mfr":"Subaru of America, Inc.","reported":"2019-10-18","owner_notified":"2019-12-04","units":466205,"summary":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles.  The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.","consequence":"If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge.  In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge.  The recall began December 4, 2019.  Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.  Subaru's number for this recall is WUQ-02.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"WUQ-02","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V744000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)","mfr":"Subaru of America, Inc.","reported":"2019-10-17","owner_notified":"2019-12-02","units":205000,"summary":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.  The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.","consequence":"An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the PCV valve, free of charge.  If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the engine will be replaced, free of charge.  The recall began December 2, 2019.  Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.  Subaru's number for this recall is WUP-01.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"WUP-01","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"17V701000","component":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL","mfr":"Subaru of America, Inc.","reported":"2017-11-07","owner_notified":"2017-11-14","units":2367,"summary":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Crosstrek vehicles.  These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect floor mat retention bracket, allowing the floor mat to move out of position and interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal operation.","consequence":"If the floor mat moves out of position and interferes with the accelerator or brake pedal operation, it can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mat retention bracket and replace it if necessary, free of charge.  The recall began November 14, 2017.  Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783.  Subaru's number for this recall is WTR-77.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"WTR-77","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":5,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":60,"grade":"D","complaints":{"count":194,"crash":10,"fire":1,"injured":1,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Visibility/Wiper",64],["Unspecified",41],["Electrical System",32],["Engine",32],["Power Train",14],["Vehicle Speed Control",13]],"by_year":{"2017":2,"2018":23,"2019":29,"2020":44,"2021":34,"2022":18,"2023":17,"2024":12,"2025":7,"2026":8},"excerpts":[["2022-07-12","Steering","This issue has happen 2 other times one time last year where Suburu Tow Truck had to be called, 2nd time May 2022 in Larchmont, NY and a Police Office Had To Come Help Me. And, the 3rd time on July 4, 2022, in the super market of Key Food, Throggsneck, NY a stranger had to help me. When, I park my car and I turn off my\u2026"],["2022-06-12","Visibility/Wiper","A very, very small pebble hit the windshield while driving and caused a ~9 inch fracture in the windshield. I see that Subaru has had a class action lawsuit for defective windshields, but for some reason did not include the 2018 Crosstrek \u00e2\u20ac\u201d but I can assure you, it's the same glass on these vehicles and the smallest \u2026"],["2022-03-04","Visibility","The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that upon entering his vehicle after a light snowstorm, he noticed a vertical crack had from the bottom passenger\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s side of the windshield. The contact stated that the crack had expanded further up the windshield and obstructed his vision while driving. The\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SW AWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.156,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"Optional","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":28,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":29,"ncap":5,"complaints":194},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}