A low-complaint Crosstrek
The 2020 Crosstrek has about 60 complaints per 100,000 sold. A few windshield and CVT reports.
Updated November 2026 · based on 71 owner complaints and 0 recalls
59 53% below the Crosstrek average
0 free to fix at a dealer
Every Crosstrek year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Windshield crack
Occasional cracks with no impact.
Fix: Windshield $400 to $1,000
Visibility and wipers
Recalls
No recalls for this year.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek
- Look for windshield cracks.Windshields on some of these cars crack easily. On cars with camera safety systems, a new windshield also needs the cameras recalibrated, which can cost $800 to $1,500.
Questions
Is the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
A low-complaint Crosstrek. The 2020 Crosstrek has about 60 complaints per 100,000 sold. A few windshield and CVT reports.
How many recalls does the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek have?
0 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Subaru dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2020 Subaru Crosstrek problems?
Windshield crack.
Crash rating shown for the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.