Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 195 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V263000 Rear Stabilizer Bracket Bolts May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V264000 ECM Software May Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V743000 ECM Software May Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V744000 PCV Valve May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V701000 Incorrect Floor Mat Retention Bracket NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 64 complaints
- Unknown or Other 41 complaints
- Electrical System 32 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
- Power Train 14 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints
Of the 195 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 195 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek has average reliability based on moderate recall activity and 195 owner complaints. Issues are most commonly reported for visibility/wiper, engine, and electrical systems. With five recalls affecting critical components like the rear suspension, ECM, and PCV valve, the vehicle's reliability is adequately documented, though less problematic than some peers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | Unknown | $150–$400 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | occasional |
| Electrical System | Unknown | $100–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Engine air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant system flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Windshield wiper failure
- Engine misfiring
- Electronics failing
- Unusual noises from engine
- Loss of power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.