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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

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2023 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 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 2023 Subaru Crosstrek 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Difference
Total recalls 0 0 Similar
Total complaints 32 28 Crosstrek has 4 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 4 / 0 / 3 / 0 3 / 0 / 1 / 0 Crosstrek has 3 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 1 Crosstrek has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 183 239 Crosstrek has 56 more communications
Recall completion reports 0 0 Similar
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall None listed None listed None listed
Latest complaint May 14, 2026 Nov 12, 2025 Crosstrek has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
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

2023 Subaru Crosstrek

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and visibility wiper repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2022 Subaru Crosstrek

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and visibility wiper repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2023 Subaru Crosstrek

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

2022 Subaru Crosstrek

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras

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