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2018 Subaru Crosstrek consumer reviews

$21,795–$22,795 MSRP range
side view of 2018 Crosstrek Subaru
(348 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.9
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Field of Dreams of Cars

If I buy a Subaru, I will hike. If I buy a Subaru, I will camp. If I buy a Subaru, I will go on secret surfing outings with my grandfather. This car is the motivation I need to get out into nature and conquer it. All hyperbolic outdoor activity nonsense aside, I will say this car is the most comfortable, technologically advanced, and well equipped I have ever owned. The safety features are phenomenal and have saved me two dollars a month on my insurance...gotta love that! Having previously owned a sports car, I would say the only negative I have is its get up and go. Perhaps it is better that I am no longer able to burst from the intersection the second the light turns green, but it does reduce my performance "stars" to four.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This is our second Crosstrek and has been problem

Car meets all our needs and we are very happy with it. It gets very good gas mileage, is very comfortable. Handles great and looks great too.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Only had the car for a few weeks but so far :)

I love it, so far this is one of my favorite cars ever. The Tech is great and the gas mileage is better than expected.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I haved owned

The car met all my needs. I had just had an accident and totaled my car. I feel safe driving this car and it holds the road perfectly.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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LOVE IT

i dreamed of owning this car for years, happily to say its all mine.. could not be any happier.. Great service from my Subaru dealer. My salesman IS BETTER THAN YOURS!!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great vehicle so far.

I really like this vehicle. The only problem I have is an annoying rattle coming from somewhere on the rear of the vehicle. I had the dealer service guys check it over and they were unable to determine what was causing the noise. The rear bumper and the bracketing underneath the vehicle seems to be where the rattle comes from. When I met on the road a pickup pulling a camping trailer the wind blast made the rattle really loud. The rattle isn't a mechanical issue. It is just an annoying thing that makes me angry!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Seems to be noisy when starting, accelerating

I like it overall and get compliments from several people. I have only had one person ride with me and no one in the back seat

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Subarus are good cars

My car is the premium model with eyesite, moonroof and a few other options. It?s my third Subaru and I?m pleased with the purchase. However, I was surprised to find out that the sound system doesn?t have a CD player as my previous vehicles. Not a big deal I guess since I also use and iPod. The surprising fact to me was when I found out that it only has one USB port. That means I have to buy a splitter. What was Subaru thinking, or is it just me? Also it seems to have a bit less pickup than my previous Subaru Imprezza Sport. I know the Crosstreck is a heavier car so that could be the difference, not sure. I?m keeping the car so I can say I?m happy with it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Nicest car I've owned

I absolutely love this vehicle! It's comfortable, quiet, and I feel like I can go anywhere with it. Great on gas too! I feel like I will get 300,000 miles out of this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Visually Distinctive High Tech Comfort

The Crosstrek is such a great blend of high tech features (EyeSight and Apple Car Play), stand out styling (Orange paint, accent stitching, body lines & contouring, lights), and a smooth quiet ride. I?m looking forward to driving this car for a long time, which I can, because it?s a Subaru! The steering is tight. It doesn?t accelerate as much as I?d like, but that?s the price of good fuel economy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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