This page covers 2 recalls, 101 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek.
29 mpg combined
8.1 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek cluster most noticeably around exterior lighting and visibility issues. Owners frequently report problems with headlights, including concerns about aim, brightness, and premature failure. The visibility and wiper category draws a similar volume of reports, with owners describing obstructed sightlines and wiper systems that don't clear the windshield effectively. A recurring complaint across both categories involves conditions where forward visibility feels compromised while driving at night or in wet weather. A smaller but consistent thread involves rear quarter glass shattering spontaneously while driving at low speeds, with owners describing no obvious road debris or impact as a cause.
101
Total Complaints
8
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek has two recalls, both tied to sudden loss of drive power: a wiring harness that can short circuit against the steering column and a front driveshaft that can crack and break.
The wiring harness issue occurs where the instrument panel wiring runs too close to the steering beam bracket, wearing through the insulation and causing a short that can cut drive power while moving. The driveshaft concern involves the outer race of the front driveshaft assembly, which can develop cracks and eventually break, also cutting drive power while driving or allowing the vehicle to roll away when parked without the parking brake engaged.
At a glance
What can fail
The outer race in the front driveshaft assembly can develop cracks and break, potentially affecting power delivery to the front wheels.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect both front driveshafts and replace them if needed at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket due to tight clearance, damaging wire insulation and causing an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the harness, install an additional clamp on the steering bracket, and repair or replace the harness if damage is found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
