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2023 Subaru Crosstrek: problems, recalls and what it’s worth

Few owner complaints for this year.

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Known problems on the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek

No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.

2023 Subaru Crosstrek recalls

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek.

2023 Subaru Crosstrek safety investigations and free repairs

No open safety investigations.

No warranty extensions listed.

Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.

2023 Subaru Crosstrek safety and fuel

5 of 5 starsNHTSA overall crash rating
25–35 mpgEPA combined, depending on engine and drive
$1,850–$2,600 a yearEPA fuel-cost estimate (15,000 miles a year)

From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.

What owners complain about

34 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is few.

Visibility & wipers21%
Electrical18%
Driver-assist systems15%
Engine & cooling15%
Brakes12%

Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.

What a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek is worth

Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.

MileageTrade-in (rough)
40,000 mi$20,000
160,000 mi$18,450
$0$10k$20k$30k40k mi160k mi40,000 miles: $20,000160,000 miles: $18,450$20,000$18,450
Trade-in value by mileage

From new to now

What each Subaru Crosstrek model year trades in for today at typical mileage.

$0$5k$10k$15k$20kNew2 yr4 yr6 yr8 yr10 yrAge (years old)2016 model, 10 yr old, ~120,000 mi: about $6,6132017 model, 9 yr old, ~108,000 mi: about $8,3582020 model, 6 yr old, ~72,000 mi: about $16,833
This 2023Other model years today

Typical mileage = 12,000 miles a year; values between two published mileages are estimated in a straight line.

Other Subaru Crosstrek years

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2024

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