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2024 Subaru Crosstrek

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Crosstrek.

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is a subcompact crossover SUV built on the Subaru Global Platform, and while the JSON does not include engine specifications, the model's reliability data shows 106 owner complaints to date with two recalls on record—a relatively modest figure given that complaint data spans model years 2012 through 2026, with the lowest complaint volume occurring in 2012 at just 2 complaints and the highest in 2019 at 280 complaints, suggesting the current model year benefits from a well-established production lineage with substantially fewer reported issues than peak years.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176.4 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height63 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight3285 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Crosstrek of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.9–10.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.90 sec — 2024 Limited
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024Limited 2.5L F-47.90 sec16.10 sec182 hpAWD
2024Limited 2.5L F-48.00 sec16.20 sec182 hpAWD
2024Limited 2.5L F-48.10 sec16.30 sec182 hpAWD
2024Wilderness 2.5L F-48.30 sec16.40 sec182 hpAWD
2024Wilderness 2.5L F-48.60 sec16.70 sec182 hpAWD
2024Wilderness 2.5L F-48.60 sec16.60 sec182 hpAWD
2024Premium 2.0L F-49.10 sec17.00 sec152 hpAWD
2024Premium 2.0L F-49.50 sec17.40 sec152 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 6,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 6,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miEngine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 72,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 137,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Federal data show the Crosstrek’s complaint and recall activity crested in 20182019 (194 complaints/5 recalls and 280/7 recalls, respectively), then fell sharply through 2020–2023, with only one recall across that span and annual complaints ranging from 29 to 109. The 2024 model breaks that quieter run: complaints jump to 107 from 32 in 2023, and it logs two recalls after none in 2022–2023, while investigations stay at zero and TSBs remain essentially flat at 196 versus 186 in 2023. Reported 2025 and 2026 figures then drop back to 41 and 6 complaints with zero recalls, so 2024 sits as a mid-generation spike rather than the start of a sustained upward trend. The largest 2024 complaint category is “Unknown or Other” with 26 reports, followed by exterior lighting and visibility/wiper issues; the data also note 8 crash-related and 2 fire-related complaints, but do not specify root causes. A used 2024 Crosstrek is a reasonable buy if the two recalls have been completed and the lighting/visibility systems are checked, though buyers wanting the cleanest recent year on the federal record would be better served by a 2022 or 2023.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
196
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
106
Owner complaints
8 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 106 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other26
Exterior Lighting11
Visibility9
Visibility/Wiper9
Steering7
Tires5
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V551000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 04/08/2023

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel…

23V754000Power Train:Driveline:DriveshaftReported 09/11/2023

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 196 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
02-193-24R2026-06-29EngineThis bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for…
15-246-19R2026-06-29Electrical SystemThis Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when…
09-74-21R2026-06-25EngineThis bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for…
16-159-262026-06-22Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in…
12-280-262026-06-22Electrical SystemThis bulletin announces a design change to the Hood Lock Assembly to address a rare…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Crosstrek have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.