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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 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (85%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

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

8060 mi Water leaks into front strut tower causing rusting. There is a recall for wider strut caps which have been fitted but dont work perfectly. Some water was still getting in. I extended the drip channel above the caps to alleviate this issue permanently. 
36000 mi Seat squeak between 40 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and corners and going straight, to intermittent For dealer to reproduce 
45000 mi Right rear tail light and left front headlight was getting water inside 

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2017 Subaru Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

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

13100 mi The weather stripping on the driver door was coming loose. The dealer replaced. 

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2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek

Engine not specified

17000 mi Bad rattle in storage area. Took a while to diagnose but fixed. 

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2016 Subaru Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

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

6820 mi

C $500
the paint is chipping on the front hood...dealer says stone chips, i agree but I dont drive on gravel roads. In my opinion the chips are happening very easily. 

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2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

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

9000 mi Fixed rattles in rear passenger side headliner and in dashboard. Dealer broke a dashboard part while performing repair, so had to wait 2 days to obtain replacement part to complete repair. 

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2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

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

Inside drivers door handle very squeaky door replaced under warranty 

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2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

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

7000 mi Seal on headlight and ac vent 
6500 mi

US $80
excessive wind noise around windshield on passenger side. 
20000 mi The armrests were both falling apart (driver side and center). They refused to repair it so Subaru of America called them and forced them to do the warranty repair. 
41000 mi

US $100
leather wrapped steering wheel peeling off, a lot. replaced steering wheel. 

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2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

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

6280 mi Rattle in the bottom of the front windshield 

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Subaru Crosstrek Body Problems

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