Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 286 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 #20V189000 Rear Seat Belt Assemblies May Not Lock As Intended NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V856000 PCV Valve Can Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V743000 ECM Software May Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V404000 Window Glass Improperly Tempered/FMVSS 205 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V065000 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 113 complaints
- Electrical System 53 complaints
- Unknown or Other 50 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Power Train 24 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints
Of the 286 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 286 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek has an average reliability based on 285 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns. Most complaints focus on visibility/wiper and electrical systems, while recalls include software and suspension issues. Overall, the evidence for widespread severe issues is limited, indicating average reliability compared to peers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 30,000–50,000 miles | $100–$300 | very common |
| Electrical System | 40,000–60,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Engine | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | occasional |
| Power Train | 60,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | 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 and balancing
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Air and cabin filter changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Windshield wiper failure
- Persistent electrical issues
- Engine stalling or hesitation
- Transmission slipping
- Power steering failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.