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Subaru · Compact SUV

2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
C
Safety Signal
71 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 5
Complaints10 crash · 1 fire · 1 injured reported 195
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 29 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Crosstrek AWD, is EPA-rated at 29 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 195 complaints, most often about the visibility/wiper. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Subaru Crosstrek — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Subaru Crosstrek · Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Crosstrek AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl273329$2,300
Crosstrek AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl232925$2,700

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 38695, 38694.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Crosstrek AWD6–7 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 / California LEV-III SULEV30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors5
GVWR classClass 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders6
Displacement3.5 L
Engine configurationV-Shaped

Engine Output

Horsepower280 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Seating

Seat rows3
Seating capacity8 seats

Transmission

Drivetrain4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
TransmissionAutomatic
Transmission speeds6

Driver assistance

Standard: Adaptive cruise control, Anti-lock brakes, Automatic emergency braking, Backup camera, Blind-spot monitoring, Electronic stability control, Forward collision warning, Lane departure warning, Lane keeping assist

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: Base, EX, Limited+BSD, Limited+ES+BSD). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length176.0 in
Width (body, without mirrors)70.9 in
Height63.8 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Track, front61.0 in
Track, rear61.4 in
Curb weight3,190–3,307 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear60/40

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 4 configurations: 4-door SUV Convenience, 4-door SUV Limited, 4-door SUV Sport, 4-door SUV Touring. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Engine And Engine Cooling

WRE-21
466,205 vehicles 94% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V264000 reported Apr 15, 2021 Subaru of America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Suspension

WRD-21
408,271 vehicles 96% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V263000 reported Apr 15, 2021 Subaru of America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

WUQ-02
466,205 vehicles 93% reported repaired built May 9, 2017 – May 8, 2018
Problem 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. Risk If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V743000 reported Oct 18, 2019 Subaru of America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Engine And Engine Cooling

WUP-01
205,000 vehicles 93% reported repaired built May 9, 2017 – Apr 3, 2018
Problem 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. Risk An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V744000 reported Oct 17, 2019 Subaru of America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Vehicle Speed Control

WTR-77
2,367 vehicles 91% reported repaired built May 16, 2017 – Sep 7, 2017
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V701000 reported Nov 7, 2017 Subaru of America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific Crosstrek

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2018 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Subaru publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
195complaints filed

10 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

14 per 10,000 built · Subaru reported 137,633 Crosstrek built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2017: 2 · 2018: 23 · 2019: 29 · 2020: 44 · 2021: 34 · 2022: 18 · 2023: 17 · 2024: 12 · 2025: 7 · 2026: 9

Most-cited components

Visibility/Wiper 73
Unspecified 41
Engine 33
Electrical System 32
Power Train 14
Vehicle Speed Control 13

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

When phone is connected via USB to phone it doesn't always pull up apple play. Also if phone is left plugged in and turn car off go into store come back it says error connecting and wont connect back to apple play for hours
Electrical System at 6,000 miles Mar 19, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11190004
At highway speed the wiper blades do not properly clear and will leave area of puddled water on the windshield causing visibility for the driver to be made. At standstill the wiper blades will vibrate when you clean the windshield with the washer fluid. But a very noticeable vibrating wiper blade is visibly seen.
Visibility/Wiper at 27,500 miles Mar 19, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11190041
Vehicle was climbing a residential street with a gradual incline in snow approximately 3 inches of fresh powder with no ICE underneath. Vehicle had only 3,150 miles on the odometer and the tires were stock all season yokohama with a good mud/tread rating.
Power Train at 3,150 miles Mar 2, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11183635
The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. While driving at low speeds, the vehicle stalled and was rear ended. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The air bags did not deploy. There was no body damage to the contact's vehicle. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred intermittently.
Engine at 7,000 miles Jan 18, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11170789
The interior lighting is a red orange color. For someone like my wife and I, in their sixties, it is terrible as far as being able to see, especially the odometer. This is a safety issue and we would not know this , the dealer does not give a as well as the people at Subaru.
Exterior Lighting Aug 17, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11120747
Water is collecting under the passenger side strut tower dust cover in the engine compartment and causing rust/corrosion of the strut shaft/nut and strut tower pocket. Vehicle new and has less than 4000 miles on the odometer
Suspension at 3,800 miles Apr 25, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11090076

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Subaru itself: 39 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 2 killed, 45 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 28 per 100,000 built. Every Crosstrek model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 19k

miles, typically

Half the 112 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 8,000 and 35,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 33
10k–20k 26
20k–30k 16
30k–40k 14
40k–50k 6
50k–60k 8
60k–70k 5
70k–80k 0
80k–90k 3
90k–100k 1
100k–150k 0
150k + 0

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Visibility/Wiper5922,0001.03×
Unspecified1618,000—
Engine1616,0000.32×
Electrical System1417,1320.76×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2018-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported earlier than same-age vehicles: engine (0.32×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Across 2018–2020 model years the Subaru Crosstrek ranks 22 of 79 nameplates in the odometer-at-first-complaint study: owners reported problems at 0.61× the mileage of vehicles the same age (median 12,000 miles against a fleet 23,512).

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SW AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 618
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-05
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 564 service bulletins, 54 others

Most often about: Electrical System, Equipment, Engine, Power Train, Equipment Adaptive/Mobility.

  • 11037943 Other
    2026-10-05 · Electrical System
  • This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
  • 11037942 Other
    2026-09-28 · Electrical System
  • This announcement provides information on an enhancement of the TechShare CVT diagnostic assitance application.
  • 13-109-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-18 · Unknown Or Other
  • This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
  • 18-244-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-18 · Electrical System
  • "This Bulletin announces additional troubleshooting steps for the following DTCs: DTC C1956: RH Actuator Circuit DTC C1957: LH Actuator Circuit"
  • 11037930 Other
    2026-09-15 · Unknown Or Other
  • This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
  • 15-333-25R Service bulletin
    2026-09-14 · Electrical System
  • This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
  • 15-304-22R Service bulletin
    2026-09-14 · Electrical System
  • This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
  • 05-62-18R Service bulletin
    2026-08-31 · Structure — Body
  • This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of surface rust accumulating in the top center retaining nut area of the front strut mounts. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
B2A16
B2A16 on Subaru →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →10 bulletins
P0087
P0087 on Subaru →		Fuel rail pressure is below what the system commanded.Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →7 bulletins
B2A20Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P2404
P2404 on Subaru →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →3 bulletins
C1956Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
C1957Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
P0016
P0016 on Subaru →		The crankshaft and camshaft are not where they should be relative to each other — timing, chain or phaser.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
P0017
P0017 on Subaru →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
P0137
P0137 on Subaru →		Downstream bank 1 oxygen sensor reading stuck low.Electrical System · Oxygen sensor →2 bulletins
P0138
P0138 on Subaru →		Downstream bank 1 oxygen sensor reading stuck high.Electrical System · Oxygen sensor →2 bulletins
P0420
P0420 on Subaru →		The catalytic converter on bank 1 is not cleaning up the exhaust as well as it should.Engine · Catalytic converter →2 bulletins
P2096
P2096 on Subaru →		After the catalyst, the mixture on bank 1 is reading lean.Engine2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek failed the emissions check on 1.6% of first inspections — lower than the 3.0% for every 2018 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.7% (every 2018 vehicle: 1.9%).

New York inspections 1.6%

failed emissions

7,299 initial inspections of 7,144 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2018 CrosstrekEvery 2018 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check1.6%3.0%7,287
Failed the safety inspection1.7%1.9%7,299
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.08%0.22%7,299
Miles driven a year10,20610,002odometer at inspection
Average odometer84,56582,833odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2018 vehicle” is every 2018 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Crosstrek by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A* 0 0 29 mpg2026 C 3 9 Do not drive2025 A 0 45 29 mpg2024 B 2 120 29 mpg2023 A 0 35 35 mpg2022 A 1 31 30 mpg2021 B 2 116 35 mpg2020 A 1 69 35 mpg2019 D 8 285 35 mpg2018 this page C 5 195 29 mpg2017 A 1 97 29 mpg2016 A 1 135 31 mpg

Common questions about the 2018 Crosstrek

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 5 recall campaigns for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. The most serious on file is 21V264000, covering Engine And Engine Cooling. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek?

NHTSA gave the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it C (71/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek?

Across the 2 EPA-rated configurations of the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, the best EPA combined figure is 29 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek?

Transport Canada measured it at 176.0 in long, 70.9 in wide (body, without mirrors), 63.8 in tall, on a 105.1 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 3,190–3,307 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek?

Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, most often about visibility/wiper, unspecified, engine. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek?

The EPA smog rating for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek runs 6 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek?

The manufacturer has filed 618 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, most often covering electrical system, equipment, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-10-05. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek failed the emissions check on 1.6% of first inspections — lower than the 3.0% for every 2018 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.7% (every 2018 vehicle: 1.9%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations2 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates2 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls5NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints195NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings1 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins618NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA13 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2027 Crosstrek The Crosstrek model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Recalls Every Subaru recall on file All campaigns filed against Subaru vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Crosstrek by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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