2022 Subaru Crosstrek Review
Price Range: $19,995 - $26,998
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We recommended the 2022 Crosstrek before, just with the caveat that it was painfully slow. Now, thanks to the optional 2.5-liter engine, it has near class-leading acceleration to go with its premium interior, solid off-road capability, and impressive suite of driver aids.
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Pros
- High ground clearance for enhanced off-road capability
- Spacious seating for a hatchback of its size
- Comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Slow acceleration on the highway with base engine
- Less cargo space when compared to compact SUV rivals
- Handling isn't a strong suit
What's new
- No changes for 2022
- Part of the second Crosstrek generation introduced for 2018
Overview
The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is one of the more versatile extra-small crossover SUVs on the market. Not only can it tackle the everyday tedium of commuting and hauling stuff, but it can also help you recharge by getting you well into the great outdoors thanks to its above-average off-road capability. For further enticement, the Crosstrek boasts spacious seating and a comfortable ride quality.
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Recent Arrival! *BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY*, *ALL WHEEL DRIVE*, *APPLE CARPLAY/ANDROID AUTO*, *BLINDSPOT MONITORING*, *SUBARU EYESIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
30 Combined MPG (28 City/33 Highway)
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VIN: JF2GTAPC4N8215032
Stock: DP215032
Certified Pre-Owned: No
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- 43,941 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
- 5 Seats, 28 City / 33 Hwy MPG
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POWER MOONROOF!!, Crosstrek Premium, 4D Sport Utility, 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V, Lineartronic CVT, AWD, Plasma Yellow Pearl, Black w/Orange Stitching ...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
30 Combined MPG (28 City/33 Highway)
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VIN: JF2GTAEC4NH271068
Stock: V904537E
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-20-2026
There are a few downsides to the Crosstrek. The base engine is disappointingly anemic, for example, and it has a smaller cargo capacity than many other crossover SUVs. Given this, it might be worth your time to also cross-shop the well-rounded Chevrolet Trailblazer, refined Mazda CX-30 and new Volkswagen Taos. But overall we think highly of this little Subaru. Check out our Expert Rating below to get our test team's take on all of the Crosstrek's hits and misses.
Edmunds Expert Rating
edmunds TESTED
by the Edmunds Experts
Good
7.9
out of 10
We drove the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.
Performance
7.5/10
How does the Crosstrek drive? With the base powertrain, the Crosstrek can seem painfully slow when accelerating onto the freeway. But the 182-hp 2.5-liter engine shaves nearly 2 seconds off its 0-60 mph acceleration, bringing it down to a respectable 8.4 seconds. Combine that with communicative steering and above-average off-road capability and you've got a seriously competitive extra-small SUV.
Handling, however, is underwhelming. The Crosstrek's hard tires provide only modest grip on pavement, and the tall ride height brings about noticeable body roll when you crank around a turn. Most rival SUVs offer a more enthusiastic on-road driving experience.
Handling, however, is underwhelming. The Crosstrek's hard tires provide only modest grip on pavement, and the tall ride height brings about noticeable body roll when you crank around a turn. Most rival SUVs offer a more enthusiastic on-road driving experience.
Comfort
7.5/10
How comfortable is the Crosstrek? With a relatively quiet and smooth ride, the Crosstrek is easy to drive on long trips. And with the optional 2.5-liter engine, there's less noise in the cabin too. There's still a bit of a growl when you bury the throttle to make a passing maneuver, but the sound is a bit more pleasant than the standard 2.0-liter engine's wheezy soundtrack.
The front and rear seats are comfortable for extra-long road trips, even if they are a bit on the firm side. But if you find yourself on a twisty road, you'll quickly discover the front seats a little lacking in the bolstering department. The climate control system is easy to operate, with several large, easily readable dials, but some of the vents are located in inconvenient spots.
The front and rear seats are comfortable for extra-long road trips, even if they are a bit on the firm side. But if you find yourself on a twisty road, you'll quickly discover the front seats a little lacking in the bolstering department. The climate control system is easy to operate, with several large, easily readable dials, but some of the vents are located in inconvenient spots.
Interior
8.5/10
How’s the interior? The Crosstrek's cabin is highly functional and well laid out. The high-resolution screens have large fonts and simple menu structures. The lifted ride height of the Crosstrek (compared to its sibling, the Impreza) makes it easy to get in and out of and delivers excellent visibility. The driving position is good too, with lots of adjustment from the tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel.
There's plenty of room in both the front and back seats, and the Crosstrek offers one of the more spacious cabins in the class. The only space that will be slightly cramped is the rear seat, but just for taller passengers.
There's plenty of room in both the front and back seats, and the Crosstrek offers one of the more spacious cabins in the class. The only space that will be slightly cramped is the rear seat, but just for taller passengers.
Technology
8/10
How’s the tech? Standard features including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto give the Crosstrek an easy entry point for tech-savvy users. The crisp center screen is appealing, and voice controls allow for changing things, such as the radio station, with only a few small tweaks to everyday language.
The optional eight-speaker Harman Kardon stereo (Limited trim only) is an upgrade from the standard setup and offers some extra volume and increased audio quality. The navigation display is easy to see and understand. The Crosstrek's lane keeping assist system intervenes pretty regularly, but not to the point of being overzealous or annoying.
The optional eight-speaker Harman Kardon stereo (Limited trim only) is an upgrade from the standard setup and offers some extra volume and increased audio quality. The navigation display is easy to see and understand. The Crosstrek's lane keeping assist system intervenes pretty regularly, but not to the point of being overzealous or annoying.
Storage
7.5/10
How’s the storage? Interior storage is a little below average. There's 20.8 cubic feet of storage behind the rear seats or 55 cubes when you fold the seats down. Small-item storage is a bit limited, so you'll have to be creative when storing your personal items. Child seats can be installed very easily thanks to the large door openings and high roof.
Fuel Economy
7.5/10
How’s the fuel economy? With the 2.5-liter engine (which is only available with the CVT), the Crosstrek gets an EPA-estimated 29 mpg combined (27 city/34 highway). That's pretty good for an off-road-friendly compact crossover SUV. Real-world fuel economy isn't as impressive, however. On our 115-mile highway-heavy evaluation route, our Crosstrek Limited returned 27.5 mpg. It does have a long range thanks to its big 16-gallon fuel tank, which is 20%-30% larger than most rivals.
Value
8/10
Is the Crosstrek a good value? Subaru offers a good number of features for what you pay. Our test car had solid build quality. There are lots of nice soft-touch surfaces on the inside of the Crosstrek, especially at the top Limited trim level. A top-trim Mazda CX-30 is nicer still, but overall the Crosstrek easily justifies its cost.
Subaru's three-year/36,000-mile warranty is average for the class, but it covers items such as wiper blades and brake pads — that's rare and appreciated.
Subaru's three-year/36,000-mile warranty is average for the class, but it covers items such as wiper blades and brake pads — that's rare and appreciated.
Wildcard
8.5/10
This is where the Crosstrek shines. There are only one or two vehicles in this class that can go as far off the beaten path as the Crosstrek, especially when you consider available features and the low price point. It's a gateway into the outdoors with a bit of its own flash, style and finally enough horsepower.
2022 Subaru Crosstrek trim level differences
The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is a subcompact hatchback/SUV offered in four trim levels: Base, Premium, Sport, Limited and Hybrid. All Crosstreks come standard with all-wheel drive. A six-speed manual is available for the Base and Premium trim levels. All others come with a continuously variable automatic transmission (or CVT). Compare the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek trim levels in-depth.
Which Crosstrek trim does Edmunds recommend?
We recommend going with the Sport trim. It comes with the more powerful 2.5-liter engine that significantly improves the driving experience. You also get simulated leather upholstery, heated front seats and unique styling flourishes.

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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$164/mo for Crosstrek Base
Crosstrek Base
vs
$183/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
Reliability
The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5, ranks it #5 out of 29 among Compact SUVs. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Reliability Rating by RepairPal
4.5 out of 5 stars4.5/5Excellent
#5 out of 29 among Compact SUVs
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$456/yr
vs. $465/yr
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
Frequency
0.38x/yr
vs. 1x/yr
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
Severity
10.3%
vs. 11.5%
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
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Recalls
1 recall foundChecking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
- Recall Number:
- 23V080000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- WRD-23
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 8413
- Defect Description:
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles. The harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12-Volt battery may corrode and break, preventing the 12-Volt battery from charging.
- Defect Consequence:
- A 12-Volt battery that is unable to recharge can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective Action:
- Dealers will replace the converter terminal mounting bracket. If corrosion is found on the terminals, the 12-Volt output harness and terminals will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-23.
Warranty
3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 3 years / 36,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 3 years / 36,000 miles
Subaru Crosstrek Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(78%)
4(16%)
3(0%)
2(3%)
1(3%)
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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5 out of 5 starsmahalo, 07/04/2022
2022 Subaru Crosstrek Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
This is our first SUV, and we are loving it so far.
What we love:
- Ride comfort. The ride quality is very comfortable, specially considering its small size. It soaks up the small bumps, and prevents those sudden jarring feelings when you hit those small potholes.
- Interior space. Actually feels much bigger than it is. Plenty of room at the back as well.
- Gas mileage. I was … averaging around 25 mpg in mostly city driving.
- Power. Not the most powerful vehicle that I have driven, but with its powerful enough with its 2.5 litter engine.
- Spare tire kit. A rarity now a days.
- Sound system. We're glad we bought the Harman Kardon upgrade.
What we did not like so much:
- Instrumentation glare. The plastic covering the instrument cluster is somehow angled wrong, which creates a glare when you're driving with the sun out. Very annoying.
- No lumbar support.
- No dual AC
- Price. Well, with the current chip shortage, we really had no bargaining power when we bought this car, so we had to pay the Retail price, which we never did before.
Overall, we are happy with this vehicle. We just hope that it will last, because we expect this to be our workhorse vehicle.
Super fun hatchback!
5 out of 5 starsymurphy08, 04/03/2022
2022 Subaru Crosstrek Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Purchased a 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Limited model and I absolutely love it. It is so easy to drive and maneuver in traffic, easy to park and really great on gas. It has a pretty quiet ride, great speaker system and all the bells and whistles of more expensive vehicles. I put a lot of miles on my vehicle and am looking forward to driving this Crosstrek for a long time.
Amazing car
5 out of 5 starsJimmy Cates , 02/09/2022
2022 Subaru Crosstrek 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
I love this cat it’s quick and sporty and great in gas. Looks great too! I got mine in “pure red” and it’s just an amazing vehicle
Best, safest compact SUV!
5 out of 5 starsJan, 02/20/2022
2022 Subaru Crosstrek Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
I love the comfort, the ground clearance, all the safety features, the style and the manuerverabilily!
2022 Crosstrek Features & Specs
SUV
Base
| MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee | $23,145 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG |
| Cost to Drive | $164/month |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 20.8 cu.ft. |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
| Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Crosstrek models:
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Warns you if traffic is approaching from the side when backing out of a parking space. Includes automatic braking as well.
- Lane Keeping System
- Monitors your position on the road and makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane.
- Pre-Collision Braking
- Automatically applies the brakes if an imminent front collision is detected and the driver doesn't react in time.
NHTSA Overall Rating
5 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover15.6%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedPoor
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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