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Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: which year should you buy?

Across the 2012 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2013 (97/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2013 97 · 2022 92 · 2016 91 · 2017 90

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202664/100
Too New

6 complaints · 0 recalls

202581/100
Buy

41 complaints · 0 recalls

202471/100
Buy

107 complaints · 2 recalls

202386/100
Buy

32 complaints · 0 recalls

202292/100
Buy

29 complaints · 0 recalls

202164/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 1 recalls

202088/100
Buy

68 complaints · 0 recalls

201970/100
Buy

280 complaints · 7 recalls

201878/100
Buy

194 complaints · 5 recalls

201790/100
Buy

97 complaints · 1 recalls

201691/100
Buy

131 complaints · 0 recalls

201397/100
Buybest year

25 complaints · 1 recalls

201264/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2013?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.