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Subaru Crosstrek repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (2%)

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Subaru Crosstrek suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

152-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD

115 mi Alignment out of spec from factory. 

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2018 Subaru Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

152-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD

62620 mi

C $123
Rear left link kit replaced 

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2018 Subaru Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

152-horsepower 2.0L H4 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD

20000 mi Replace rear wheel bearing 
7000 mi Adjust bracket on rear suspension 

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2016 Subaru Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

78000 mi

US $300
3 of 4 wheel bearing were bad 
104000 mi

US $800
Replaced both rear wheel bearings. 

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2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

27900 mi Wheel bearing (rear left) 
54560 mi

C $900
HUB unit was replaced rear right 
6200 mi Power steering warning light came up and power steering shut itself down. Steering wheel was really hard to turn. Dealer had to replace "computer module". 
39000 mi

US $1700
Replaced rear struts and tires. Replaced front right strut and wheel alignment 
82000 mi

US $400
Replaced front wheel bearing assembly 
82460 mi

C $250
Lower pillow ball bushing on lower knuckle replaced. Paid deductible from warranty. Actual cost $375 
107000 mi

US $1500
Rear hub bearings had to be replaced 
138000 mi

US $200
Left rear wheel bearing failed. 

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2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

75000 mi

US $1600
Rear Wheel Bearings 
107000 mi

US $448
Right rear bearing required replacement ... began to hummm loudly 
350673 mi

US $400
Right strut mount was a little noisy and never been changed. Replaced front struts, mounts and rear shocks due to mileage. 
462000 mi

US $45
Knocking noise on front right strut. After inspection I noticed sloppiness at strut mount. Removed strut and found that mount bearing race had broken apart. Replaced mount and reinstalled strut. 
1249000 mi

US $165
Replaced both front strut assemblies. 

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2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

35340 mi

C $900
Upper strut mounts binding when turning - replaced upper strut mounts Crack in Steering gear assembly - replaced steering gear assembly - covered under manufacturer's warranty extension. 

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2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L H4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

91000 mi torn [tie rod?] boot, covered under Warranty 

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2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

4000 mi Vehicle was pulling to the right. Dealer found right rear wheel toe to be out of spec. Vehicle running straight after alignment. 
22300 mi Leaking strut 
62 mi Heard grinding noise. Needed to replace bearing. 
74000 mi

US $350
rear wheel bearing replaced 
118000 mi

US $600
rear (2) Wheel Bearing's needed replacement as they made noises while driving. They were worn. 
89000 mi Replaced right rear wheel bearing for the second time in 1 month 

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2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

114000 mi

US $556
Wheel bearings were noisy and needed to be replaced. Shop had a very hard time getting them out. 

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2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

84755 mi

US $214
Right rear wheel bearing replaced 
122898 mi

US $1543
Left rear wheel bearing replaced 
82000 mi

US $800
All wheel bearing replaced. 
89000 mi

US $600
Dealer insisted on repair. [Wheel bearing] 
50000 mi Wheel bearing was going bad on passenger rear. wheel bearing was fixed by dealer under the power train warranty 5 years 60,000 miles 

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2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

78000 mi

US $700
Right rear wheel bearing 

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