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2023 Subaru Crosstrek Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 35 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Subaru Crosstrek

The 2023 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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89/100

Low Reported Activity — 2023 Subaru Crosstrek

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek shows low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the details below and check any specific vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

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0
NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
35
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Subaru Crosstrek

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2023 Subaru Crosstrek

Based on 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
9
Electrical System
6
Visibility/wiper
4
Service Brakes
3
Engine
3
Forward Collision Avoidance
2
Air Bags
2
Power Train
1
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Subaru Crosstrek — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2017 97 complaints 2018 195 complaints 2019 285 complaints 2020 69 complaints 2021 116 complaints 2022 31 complaints 2023 34 complaints 2024 120 complaints 2025 44 complaints 2026 9 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018, 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Subaru Crosstrek

Is the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek has no recall campaigns and 35 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek are: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Visibility/wiper, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek safe to buy?
The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru Crosstrek should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Crosstrek are: 2022, 2023, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018, 2019.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.