2013–2024
Subaru Crosstrek years to avoid
By Hari Vinayak · Updated 2026-06-12
Quick answer
Subaru Crosstrek years to avoid: 2013–2015. Best used years: 2018–2021. Crosstreks hold value so well that a cheap one demands suspicion. Verify oil habits and CVT service, then expect boring dependability.
Years to avoid
2013–2015
Oil consumption plus early CVT — same story as the Forester of those years.
Best years to buy
2018–2021
Second gen: better everything; most complaints are minor (windshields, infotainment).
The bottom line
Crosstreks hold value so well that a cheap one demands suspicion. Verify oil habits and CVT service, then expect boring dependability.
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