Which year to buy
Best bet2023Fewest serious problems: 0.6× usual
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2014
- New trim: Hybrid
- New trim: Hybrid Touring
- Max towing: 1,500 lb → Not listed (2.0i Limited, 2.0i Premium)
2014 Crosstrek trims
| 2.0i Limited | 2.0i Premium | Hybrid | Hybrid Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||
| Starting MSRP | $24,495 | from $21,995 | — | $29,295 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Engine | 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER | Subaru Hybrid System | Subaru Hybrid System |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 148 hp | 160 hp | 160 hp |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT: Lineartronic CVT 5-Speed Manual: — | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT |
| Gears | — | Lineartronic CVT: — 5-Speed Manual: 5 | — | — |
| Drivetrain | Awd | Lineartronic CVT / 5-Speed Manual | Awd | Awd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 28 mpg | Lineartronic CVT: 28 mpg 5-Speed Manual: 26 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo behind last row | 22.3 cu ft | 22.3 cu ft | 21.5 cu ft | 21.5 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 51.9 cu ft | 51.9 cu ft | 50.2 cu ft | 50.2 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in |
| Length | 175.2 in | 175.2 in | 175.2 in | 175.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,197 lb | Lineartronic CVT: 3,175 lb 5-Speed Manual: 3,098 lb | 3,451 lb | 3,484 lb |
| Tech | ||||
| Touchscreen | 4.3 in + option | Optional | — | 6.1 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Android Auto | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfort | ||||
| Seats | Leather + option | Cloth + option | Cloth + option | Leather + option |
| Heated seats | Front | Front | Front | Front |
| Climate zones | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | ||||
| Sunroof | Optional | Optional | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Wheels | 17 in | 17 in | 17 in | 17 in |
Packages and options (20)
| 2.0i Limited | 2.0i Premium | Hybrid | Hybrid Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Tilt/Sliding-Glass Moonroof | Optional | Optional | — | Standard |
| Navigation System + Moonroof Package | Optional | — | — | — |
| Navigation System $1,300 | Optional | Optional | — | Standard |
| Crystal Black Silica | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Dark Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Desert Khaki | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Ice Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Plasma Green | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Quartz Blue Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Satin White Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tangerine Orange Pearl | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Venetian Red Pearl | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Black Cloth | — | Optional | — | — |
| Black Cloth (Hybrid) | — | — | Optional | — |
| Black Leather | Optional | — | — | — |
| Black Leather (Hybrid Touring) | — | — | — | Optional |
| Ivory Cloth | — | Optional | — | — |
| Ivory Cloth (Hybrid) | — | — | Optional | — |
| Ivory Leather | Optional | — | — | — |
| Ivory Leather (Hybrid Touring) | — | — | — | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem press release, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 162–180 hp | AWD | 26–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 162–180 hp 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 162–180 hp | AWD | 26–36 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle speed control (2) | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 182 hp | AWD | 27–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 44 | Unknown or other (13) | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 182 hp | AWD | 27–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 119 | Unknown or other (33) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 137–152 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 137–152 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 182 hp manual available | AWD | 25–35 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 34 | Unknown or other (11) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 137–152 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 182 hp manual available | AWD | 25–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 31 | Unknown or other (13) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 137–152 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 137–152 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 182 hp manual available | AWD | 25–35 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 116 | Visibility/wiper (29) | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 137–152 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 137–152 hp manual available | AWD | 25–35 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 69 | Visibility/wiper (30) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 137–152 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 137–152 hp manual available | AWD | 25–35 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 284 | Visibility/wiper (113) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp manual available | AWD | 25–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 194 | Visibility/wiper (64) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 148 hp manual available | AWD | 26–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 97 | Unknown or other (33) | No |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 5 of 5 | 1 | 132 | Electrical system (37) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingAWD or 4WDHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof
Apple lists CarPlay for: Crosstrek 2018–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | SUBARU CROSSTREK HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | SUBARU CROSSTREK SUV ICE AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | SUBARU CROSSTREK WILDERNESS SUV ICE AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | SUBARU CROSSTREK HYBRID SW HEV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | SUBARU CROSSTREK SW N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 8 |
| 2026 | SUBARU CROSSTREK WILDERNESS SW N/A AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 44 |
| 2025 | Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 119 |
| 2024 | Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 119 |
| 2023 | Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 34 |
| 2023 | Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 31 |
| 2022 | Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 115 |
| 2021 | Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 69 |
| 2020 | Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 284 |
| 2019 | Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 194 |
| 2017 | Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 97 |
| 2016 | Subaru Crosstrek SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 132 |
| 2016 | Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 132 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Crosstrek AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 29 |
| 2027 | Crosstrek Wilderness AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2026 | Crosstrek AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 29 |
| 2026 | Crosstrek Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 36 |
| 2026 | Crosstrek Wilderness AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2025 | Crosstrek AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
29 |
| 2025 | Crosstrek Wilderness AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 27 |
| 2024 | Crosstrek AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
29 |
| 2024 | Crosstrek Wilderness AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 27 |
| 2023 | Crosstrek AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25–30 |
| 2023 | Crosstrek Hybrid AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 35 |
| 2022 | Crosstrek AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25–30 |
| 2021 | Crosstrek AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25–30 |
| 2021 | Crosstrek Hybrid AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 35 |
| 2020 | Crosstrek AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25–30 |
| 2020 | Crosstrek Hybrid AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 35 |
| 2019 | Crosstrek AWD | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25–29 |
| 2019 | Crosstrek Hybrid AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 35 |
| 2018 | Crosstrek AWD | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25–29 |
| 2017 | Crosstrek AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–29 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.