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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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (32%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

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

93000 mi

US $200
Rear brake replacement and flush brake system. 

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2018 Subaru Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

152-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD

37200 mi

C $300
Worn rear pads and rotors even it front ones are still 70% good, filed a complaint with dealer and Subaru Canada as I feel this is not normal 

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2016 Subaru Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

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

40000 mi

US $800
rear caliper seized, trashed rotor. rear rotors and pads replaced 
80000 mi

US $500
shimmy. front rotors and pads replaced 
116000 mi

US $800
Replaced rear pads and discs 

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2015 Subaru XV 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) 
22000 mi brake sensor went bad. displayed traction control light, hill start assist light. dealer replaced. this has happened 2 times in one year. 
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. 

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2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

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

35960 mi

C $600
Rear brakes noise, dealer says that pads were stuck on rotors, no reason or explanation provided, replaced pads and rotors. 
83000 mi

US $500
Replace pads and rotors 

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2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

38000 mi

US $43
Replaced brake light 

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2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

51000 mi

US $150
replaced rear rotors and pads 
33000 mi The ABS,Vehicle Dynamics Control (traction control), and Hill Start Assist lights came on. This was the 3rd time this had happen. The lights would always clear the next time the car was started. The dealer replaced the stop switch. 

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