2023 Subaru Crosstrek AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

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

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

30.1MPG average+0.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 30 MPG · Owner reported avg: 30.1 MPG

Driving mix: City 60% / Highway 40%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 30.1 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 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
Automatic
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.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability15.6%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
32
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems32 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 32 owner complaints for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek AWD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), visibility / wipers and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
8
Visibility / Wipers
7
Electrical System
5
Engine
5
Brakes
3
Air Bags
2
Speed Control
1
Wheels & Tires
1

2023 Subaru Crosstrek AWD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 8 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 7 complaints, Electrical System: 5 complaints, Engine: 5 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Air Bags: 2 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints.

10
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
9
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 05/14/2026Crash1 InjuryODI#11737874
Purchased vehicle 8/27/2025 within 1 day and 1 month of 2 separate class action lawsuits. Purchased from CarMax Wilmington. Car produced electrical shock to my hand first time I attempted to pair the …
Visibility / WipersFiled: 01/23/2025ODI#11638103
The component that is compromised on my '23 Subaru Crosstrek Sport is the windshield. My vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Monday, Jan 13, 2025, a crack formed on my windshield. The c…
Electrical SystemFiled: 06/12/2023ODI#11526699
I purchased this vehicle in January 2023 model. The issue is that the driver side seat is heating up when sitting in the seat even though the heated seat button is NOT on. This issue happens most but …

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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