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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 25 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 25 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2019 Subaru Crosstrek

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2019 Subaru Crosstrek

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Crosstrek needs more recall homework, Crosstrek has more complaint activity and Crosstrek has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Difference
Total recalls 7 5 Crosstrek has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 276 193 Crosstrek has 83 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 6 / 3 / 4 / 0 10 / 1 / 1 / 0 Crosstrek has 1 more severity reports
Defect investigations 1 0 Crosstrek has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 509 491 Crosstrek has 18 more communications
Recall completion reports 48 34 Crosstrek has 14 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Apr 15, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 Similar
Latest complaint May 13, 2026 Apr 25, 2026 Crosstrek has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 25 combined MPG 25 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,400 $2,400 Similar
Safety-rating records 1 1 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Subaru Crosstrek

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had visibility wiper and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Subaru Crosstrek

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had visibility wiper and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Subaru Crosstrek

  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

2018 Subaru Crosstrek

  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show