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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 · 29 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 29 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

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 2025 Subaru Crosstrek 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Difference
Total recalls 0 2 Crosstrek has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 35 101 Crosstrek has 66 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 8 / 2 / 3 / 0 Crosstrek has 12 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 79 181 Crosstrek has 102 more communications
Recall completion reports 0 16 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 None listed Nov 9, 2023 Crosstrek has a listed date
Latest complaint May 22, 2026 Apr 5, 2026 Crosstrek has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Visibility
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Visibility Wiper
Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 29 combined MPG 29 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,050 $2,050 Similar
Safety-rating records 1 1 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2025 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 repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2025 Subaru Crosstrek

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

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

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