Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Subaru Crosstrek
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 47 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.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 15 complaints
- Lane Departure 10 complaints
- Visibility 8 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 5 complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
Of the 47 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 47 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek has an average reliability rating. While it displays some electrical, visibility, and collision avoidance issues, these concerns are not widespread. Few major mechanical failures were reported.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| lane departure sensors | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| visibility/wiper | 20,000–50,000 miles | $100–$250 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- coolant flush every 45,000 miles
- timing belt inspection at 60,000 miles
- tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- check engine light codes
- unusual electrical issues
- impaired lane departure alerts
- reduced visibility under rain
- noisy wiper operation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.