2024 Subaru Crosstrek AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
27
MPG
Highway
34
MPG
Combined
29
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

24.5MPG average-15.4% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 29 MPG · Owner reported avg: 24.5 MPG

Driving mix: City 48% / Highway 52%

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 24.5 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 29 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S8)
Regular
City
27
Hwy
34
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Automatic (AV-S8)
Regular
City
26
Hwy
33
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,350

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$250

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
300 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
10.3 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$2,322/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,081/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,011/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,139/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,339/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,333/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,892/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,389/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,247/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,301/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 29 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 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 Probability16.4%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
101
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems101 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 101 owner complaints for the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek AWD. Top reported issues include visibility / wipers, lighting and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Visibility / Wipers
19
Lighting
13
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
10
Steering
9
Brakes
8
Electrical System
7
Wheels & Tires
6
Speed Control
4

2024 Subaru Crosstrek AWD problems by category: Visibility / Wipers: 19 complaints, Lighting: 13 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 10 complaints, Steering: 9 complaints, Brakes: 8 complaints, Electrical System: 7 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 6 complaints, Speed Control: 4 complaints.

14
Crashes Reported
4
Fires Reported
5
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

BrakesFiled: 12/29/2025Crash1 InjuryODI#11707689
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek brakes engaged TWICE without the driver pushing on the brakes, slowing the car down significantly. The initial vehicle speed was around 65 mph on the highway, and slowed to a…
LightingFiled: 01/08/2025ODI#11634978
Headlight performance on this vehicle is extremely dangerous when driving at nighttime. Unless you keep your high beams on constantly, these headlights offer only extremely limited visibility during …
LightingFiled: 09/05/2024ODI#11612840
1. The headlights in this vehicle have shadows and this is exceedingly disconcerting and actually dangerous. Subaru insists the headlights are fine and yet other owners of this same model complain of …

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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