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2021 Subaru Crosstrek

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek.

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
115, mostly visibility/wiper
Safety record

Recalls on the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

Recall·23V755000

Power train: park/neutral start interlock switch

Subaru of America, Inc.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 115 owners reported

Visibility/wiper27
Power train14
Electrical system12
Engine12

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2021 Subaru Crosstrek at a glance

Trims
BaseLimitedPremiumSport
Engine
2.0L Flat-4, 2.5L Flat-4
Transmission
CVT, Manual 6-spd
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
SUV
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?

Owners have filed 115 complaints about the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek with NHTSA, most often about the visibility/wiper. There is 1 recall campaign covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 1 open recall campaign on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2021 Subaru Crosstrek listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.