2019 Subaru Crosstrek: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
284 NHTSA owner complaints · 7 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
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Used Subaru Outback and Forester: oil consumption, then Starlink, then a clean run, including 2019 — written and signed by Adir Trabelsi, 2026-09-01.
Owner complaints: 284 filed with NHTSA
Complaints per year on the road: 40.57
What owners say
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
Recently, Aug 13 we took the 2019 Crosstrek to the to the Subaru center for oil change and a general inspection. Two big problems revealed. 1. Recommend replacing both rear wheel bearings due to noise while driving $2,249. 2. Recommend replacing all 4 TPMS sensors due to low voltage codes present and no data $813.50. The car mileage is 46,191. At this mileage there two problems should not show up. Clearly, we ha…
My engine overheated at 125,000 miles roughly and 2025 and this year the engine oil is leaking into the coolant tank at 135,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the battery failed to remain charged. During the failure, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. No further information was available. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 100.
Recalls: 7 campaigns (4 severe)
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 19V856000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. |
| 19V065000 | Steering:Electric Power Assist System | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. |
| 21V263000 | Suspension:Rear | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. |
| 21V264000 | Electrical System:Software | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. |
| 19V743000 | Electrical System:Software | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. |
| 19V404000 | Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles. |
| 20V189000 | Seat Belts:Rear/Other | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. |
What it costs to buy — and what owning it really takes
Class-level estimates, priced as a compact SUV of its model year, re-priced to your country. Not a quote, not a valuation of one specific car — condition, mileage and options move it. How these are computed.
What it costs to run
EPA combined 29 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,100
Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.
What this car's problems cost to fix
Ranked by the components owners of this exact model year actually complain about. Each figure is flat-rate labour hours x the local shop rate plus a parts band — an estimate of what this kind of failure costs, not a quote, and not a prediction that this car will need it. Formula.
- Visibility/Wiper113 complaints · typical job: Wiper motor, linkage or windscreen replacement (2.5 h labour + parts)$490–$1,200
- Electrical System53 complaints · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement (3.0 h labour + parts)$540–$1,310
- Unknown Or Other49 complaints · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair (2.0 h labour + parts)$360–$940
- Engine34 complaints · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair (6.0 h labour + parts)$1,040–$2,220
- Power Train24 complaints · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair (7.0 h labour + parts)$1,290–$4,040
- Steering15 complaints · typical job: Electric power-steering rack or column motor replacement (5.0 h labour + parts)$1,020–$2,500
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FAQ
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek?
The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Visibility/Wiper (113 complaints in our indexed sample).
Is the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek a good used car to buy?
Our data verdict is CAUTION with a reliability score of 51/100, computed from 284 NHTSA complaints and 7 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
How much does it cost to fix the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek's most common problem?
113 of the NHTSA complaints filed against the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek sit in the Visibility/Wiper group — more than any other component on this model year. The representative job there is wiper motor, linkage or windscreen replacement: about 2.5 hours of labour plus parts, roughly $490–$1,200 at a US independent shop and re-priced to your country at the top of the page. It is an estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote for this car.
What does a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek cost to run per year?
About $4,520 a year in fuel or energy plus the maintenance band — roughly $22,600 over five years, before purchase price, insurance and depreciation. Figures come from available EPA fuel-economy data and industry maintenance averages, and are re-priced to your country.
Does the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 4 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 02/12/2019. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
Compare with
Other compact suvs of about the same age.
What will a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek really cost YOU per year?
Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.
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Complaints & recalls: NHTSA ·
Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov ·
Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements.
Last updated: 2026-10-04.
Strong evidence — 284 complaints, 7 recalls on record
- 284 NHTSA complaints on record (40.6/yr of exposure) — worse than a typical year of this model (23.5/yr)
- 7 recall campaigns, 4 touching safety-critical systems