Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2026 Subaru Crosstrek
NHTSA data on file today
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 11 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 #26V685000 Do Not Drive: Loss of Vehicle Control NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
- Lane Departure 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
Of the 11 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 11 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$5,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek exhibits excellent reliability with minimal issues and low owner complaints, making it a solid choice for cost-conscious buyers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| vehicle speed control | 40,000–70,000 miles | $120–$300 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $100–$400 | rare |
| service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$350 | rare |
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
- tire rotations
- brake pad replacements
- coolant flushes
- transmission fluid changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unresponsive speed control
- dim or flickering lights
- brake system warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.