2021 Subaru Crosstrekproblems, recalls & reliability
Based on 111 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2021 Subaru Crosstrek vehicles.
100
Low risk
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated from counted evidence — see the full breakdown in a vehicle report.
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2021 Subaru Crosstrek vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- VISIBILITY/WIPER26 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER13 reports
- ENGINE10 reports
- POWER TRAIN8 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7 reports
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE5 reports
- SUSPENSION3 reports
- VISIBILITY3 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER2 reports
- SERVICE BRAKES2 reports
Recalls (1)
- POWER TRAIN23V755000
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Crash-test ratings
2021 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD
5/5 overall
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