# 2015 Subaru Crosstrek - Reliability

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-crosstrek-reliability/122659>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Tags:** subaru\
**Created:** [August 10, 2018, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-crosstrek-reliability/122659 "2018-08-10T20:47:24Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![BeverlyStuart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c68b51/32.png) [@BeverlyStuart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeverlyStuart)\
**Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-crosstrek-reliability/122659/1 "2018-08-10T20:47:24Z")

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How does the Subaru Crosstrek hybrid hold up, especially the battery?

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**Author:** ![GorehamJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/gorehamj/32/24103_2.png) [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\
**Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-crosstrek-reliability/122659/2 "2018-08-10T22:54:57Z")

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Do you want to elaborate on your question? Batteries are very inexpensive and easy to change.

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**Author:** ![BeverlyStuart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c68b51/32.png) [@BeverlyStuart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeverlyStuart)\
**Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-crosstrek-reliability/122659/3 "2018-08-10T23:21:52Z")

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I do not have the car. I need a car and I am considering Subaru Crosstrek hybrid. I see that multiple used are available–2015-2017, but I wondered how they hold up and if the battery wears out. Thanks.

Karlyn

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**Author:** ![GorehamJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/gorehamj/32/24103_2.png) [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\
**Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-crosstrek-reliability/122659/4 "2018-08-10T23:31:37Z")

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Consumer Reports gave the 2015 XV Crosstrek a 4/5 rating for reliability based on owner reports. Top trouble areas were in-car electronics and “drive system” along with “Body Integrity.” The 2015 XV Crosstrek is one of many Subarus covered under an engine defect class action settlement related to oil consumption that can lead to engine failure. [You can learn more at this Car Talk story.](https://www.cartalk.com/blogs/car-talk-car-complaints/used-subarus%E2%80%93-buy-one-not-one)

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**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\
**Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-crosstrek-reliability/122659/5 "2018-08-10T23:43:25Z")

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I personally would not purchase a used hybrid . If you are concerned about the main battery you might want to determine if you really need a hybrid. I would also wonder why a 2017 was on the market that soon.

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**Author:** ![oldtimer-11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e79b87/32.png) [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-crosstrek-reliability/122659/8 "2018-08-11T03:31:19Z")

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It is only 3 years old. Without a time machine how could anyone fid out how well they held up?