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#BS-2021-SUBCRO-68CB

2021 Subaru Crosstrek

Based on reports from 135 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
135
Crashes
14
Fires
4
Recalls
1
TSBs
296
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 135 complaints, 14 crashes, 4 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

gear whining noise from powertrain

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

pedestrian alert system is far too loud

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

vehicle acceleration while in park

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the VisibilityHIGH

28 owners reported visibility issues — failures commonly reported around 6K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

17
0–30K
30–60K
3
60–90K
90–120K
2
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (17 reports) • Median: 6K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility (28 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility28 (21%)
Other20 (15%)
Engine12 (9%)
Electrical9 (7%)
Drivetrain9 (7%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking9 (7%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control5 (4%)
Fuel System4 (3%)

2021 Subaru Crosstrek: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, with 28 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,700 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 6K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
20
36
21
31
22
25
23
26
24
15
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

23V755000Jan 2024

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Subaru Crosstrek is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

135

Class avg

247

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 135 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2021 Subaru Crosstrek: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is related to the visibility, with 28 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek has 135 complaints, 14 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Subaru Crosstrek problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Subaru Crosstrek problems start?
Based on 22 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 5,700 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.
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