2022 Subaru Crosstrek AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
28
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
Combined
30
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S8)
Regular
City
28
Hwy
33
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Automatic (AV-S8)
Regular
City
27
Hwy
34
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
297 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,245/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,979/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,944/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,068/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,261/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,255/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,796/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,309/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,172/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,224/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 30 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems28 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 28 owner complaints for the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek AWD. Top reported issues include visibility / wipers, advanced safety (adas) and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Visibility / Wipers
6
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
5
Brakes
4
Electrical System
4
Engine
3
Speed Control
2
Structure
2
Steering
1

2022 Subaru Crosstrek AWD problems by category: Visibility / Wipers: 6 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 5 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints, Electrical System: 4 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints, Speed Control: 2 complaints, Structure: 2 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints.

7
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
6
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 11/12/2025ODI#11699058
To Whom It May Concern, I am filing a formal dispute and safety complaint regarding my 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Limited. On November 12, 2025, while driving at approximately 70 mph on the highway, the …
BrakesFiled: 08/26/2025ODI#11683292
I was driving on the highway in stop-and-go traffic when suddenly I found myself depressing the brake pedal to the floor and the car would not stop. Additionally, the eyesight function that prevents f…
Other / UnknownFiled: 01/23/2023ODI#11503103
Its widely known that Subaru has a problem with their windshields dating back to 2015. There have been several class action lawsuits wherein their windshields crack for NO reason. My windshield cr…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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