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2015 Subaru Crosstrek repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)

Brakes and Traction Control (16%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (1%)

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2015 Subaru Crosstrek brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Subaru Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

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

35642 mi Ignition key would not come out when shifter was in park and ignition off. Subaru replaced the automatic shifter plate assembly covered under warranty. 
43000 mi

US $696
At 44,109 miles Rear brake pads worn out 90%. Replaced pads with Bosch BE-1114H Ceramic @ $42.98. OEM Factory Four tires worn low. Replaced with four Continental True Contact Tour @ $653.06. Size 225/55-17. 
53973 mi

US $63
At 53, 973 miles Front pads Previously changed at 27,397 replaced Bosch BE-1539H.Ceramic . 
75286 mi

US $190
Replaced original Subaru Front rotors with Durango # BR900496 @52.95 Ea. Front Bosch BE-1539H @ 42.00 Subaru 15208AA160 Black Tokyo Roi Japan oil filter @3.33 and 3.2 Quarts Liquid Moly Germany Synthetic Dexos 0w-20 GF-6A plus 2 Quarts Mazda Moly GF6 Synthetic oil Subaru #803916010 @.40. 
138000 mi

US $450
Replaced all pads & rotors. 
83000 mi

US $700
Both front calipers had to be replaced. One of them was frozen. 
36000 mi

US $250
Front Brakes done 
24000 mi

US $77
Key could not removed from the ignition switch 50% of the time. The gear selector could not removed from Park without using a screwdriver to push down on the emergency release. The ABS, VDC and Hill Holding lights remained lit while driving. It took the dealer three weeks to get replacement parts from Subaru. They replaced the brake light switch, an OBDII switch and gear shift plate. Fortunately I had the 7yr /70,000 Gold Plus extended warranty otherwise it would have cost over $450. 
15200 mi

US $90
Replaced front brakes and rotors due to pulsing under braking (rotors were warped) 
33500 mi

US $90
Went to dealer for inspection of cooling system. Tech found front brake pads @ 4mm. Plus need brake flush as per maint schule for subaru. Dealer wants 239.00 for front brake pads +labor. Not including tax. 
33600 mi

US $120
Front brake pads worn. Mechanic installed my brake pads. I purchased. 
22000 mi brake sensor went bad. displayed traction control light, hill start assist light. dealer replaced. this has happened 2 times in one year. 

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