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Subaru Crosstrek AWD
Subaru · Cars · 2023
Subaru Crosstrek AWD (2023)
87
⚠ 27 complaints
Status
Safe
Good track record, minimal issues
Status Safe — no safety recalls recorded; minor complaints only.
Specifications
Engine Size2.5 L
Fuel TypeRegular
TransmissionCVT
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Combined MPG29 MPG
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Price$24,995$23,000–$31,000———$27,900
Engine Capacity2.5 L2L2L3L3L1.3L
Fuel TypeRegularRegularRegularDieselDieselRegular
TransmissionCVTAutomatic (AV-S1)Automatic (AV-S10)Automatic 10-spdAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic 9-spd
Body TypeSUVSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
About

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek AWD is a capable small SUV offering a robust 2.5L engine and standard all-wheel drive for confident journeys. With impressive fuel efficiency and a strong safety rating, it's a practical choice for everyday adventures.

Pros
  • Standard All-Wheel Drive
  • Excellent highway MPG
  • No recalls on record
  • High ground clearance
Cons
  • 27 complaints on record
  • Below-average GHG score
Complaints27 total
SUBARU CROSSTREK 2023 SERVICE BRAKES
low
the rear brakes keep engaging while the car is driving. we purchased the car in November 2022. this happened in December 2024 & at the time a dealership in [XXX] area (where my son attended college), said it was an issue and replaced parts in the brake system. yesterday while we were driving back from [XXX] to Houston - the brakes started to make loud squeaking noise as if they were engaged and the brake light keep going on and off. fortunately, this happened very near to Houston and we drove slowly on by roads back home. it feels likes driving with hand brake engaged. fortunately nothing happened to us. but this is a systemic problem with subaru crosstek! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
SUBARU CROSSTREK 2023 ENGINE
medium
Passenger side valve cover gasket and spark plug seal failure.
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
SUBARU CROSSTREK 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
low
I was driving today January 30th 2026 on the road going 35 mph into the sunlight and all of the sudden my vehicle acted like I slammed on my brakes and I jerked forward almost hitting my chin in the steering wheel. Luckily no one was close behind me or I could have easily been hit. There was nothing in front of me so emergency brakes should not have deployed.
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
SUBARU CROSSTREK 2023 SUSPENSION
low
I've never taken my 23 crosstrek off the pavement I'm driving down hyw and my rear struts break my crosstrek has 38 thousand miles on it and it's only 3 and 1/2 years old I've owned many cars were if drove hundreds of thousands mile and none of them broke there struts going down the hyw
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
SUBARU CROSSTREK 2023 ENGINE
low
Oct 7 2025 when me and my 6 year old daughter. Was leaving after picking her up at mom i drove off then came to stop sign so i slowly hit breaks and car accelerated very dangerous im very concerned
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
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Status history
Certified→Safe15 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 89. 15 data points. v3 scoring.
Uncertain→Certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
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