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Used Subaru Crosstrek: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Subaru Crosstrek from 2013 to 2025, across 3 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $10,000 to $28,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2013–2018, 2020–2025. Look harder at or skip 2019.
2024–2025 Subaru Crosstrek
A refreshed small SUV with a quieter cabin and standard all-wheel drive.
Years to target: 2024–2025. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~35,000 |
| 2025 | $28,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~20,000 |
Worth knowing
- Power is still modest, and routing climate controls through the big screen can be fiddly while driving.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Premium: it adds the large touchscreen with wireless CarPlay, heated seats and alloy wheels over the base. Sport and Limited trims get the stronger 2.5-liter engine.
On the test drive
Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2024).
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from the start of this generation (2024).
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla Cross 2022, 2024–2025 · $24,500–$29,500
- Lexus UX 2021–2022 · $25,000–$27,500
- Toyota RAV4 2022 · $29,000
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2018–2023 Subaru Crosstrek
A rugged, easy-to-live-with small SUV with standard all-wheel drive and a comfortable ride.
Years to target: 2018, 2020–2023. Look harder at or skip: 2019. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $18,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~105,000 |
| 2019 | $20,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~90,000 |
| 2020 | $21,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2021 | $23,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2022 | $25,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2023 | $27,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~45,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2019: owner complaints spike (284, mostly the visibility and wipers).
- The base 2.0-liter is slow with a full load, so look for a 2021 or newer car with the stronger 2.5-liter.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Premium: it adds heated seats, alloy wheels and EyeSight on CVT models over the base. CarPlay is standard, and the Sport from 2021 brings the stronger 2.5-liter engine.
On the test drive
Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2018, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2018, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Lexus UX 2019–2020 · $20,500–$22,500
- Toyota RAV4 2018 · $19,500
- Toyota Highlander 2016–2018 · $19,500–$24,000
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2013–2017 Subaru Crosstrek
A lifted Impreza with generous ground clearance, standard all-wheel drive and good fuel economy for its size.
Years to target: 2013–2017. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $10,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2014 | $11,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2015 | $12,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~115,000 |
| 2016 | $13,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~105,000 |
| 2017 | $14,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
Worth knowing
- The 2.0-liter engine is slow, and some early cars drew oil consumption complaints, so check the oil level.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the 2.0i Premium: it adds heated seats and mirrors and a better stereo, with EyeSight available from 2016. These predate CarPlay, and a hybrid was offered for a few years.
On the test drive
Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2016, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2016, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Venza 2013–2015 · $11,000–$13,000
- Honda CR-V 2012–2014 · $11,000–$13,000
- Acura RDX 2013–2014 · $11,000–$12,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.