Compare two vehicles

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

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 29 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 25 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2024 Subaru Crosstrek

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2024 Subaru Crosstrek

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2024 Subaru Crosstrek

may cost less to fuel.

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

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2024 Subaru Crosstrek 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Difference
Total recalls 2 0 Crosstrek has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 101 32 Crosstrek has 69 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 8 / 2 / 3 / 0 4 / 0 / 3 / 0 Crosstrek has 6 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 181 183 Crosstrek has 2 more communications
Recall completion reports 16 0 Crosstrek has 16 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 Nov 9, 2023 None listed Crosstrek has a listed date
Latest complaint Apr 5, 2026 May 14, 2026 Crosstrek has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Engine
Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 29 combined MPG 25 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,050 $2,400 Crosstrek about $350 less
Safety-rating records 1 1 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2024 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 unknown or other and exterior lighting repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2024 Subaru Crosstrek

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Exterior Lighting: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors

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

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