2021 Subaru Crosstrek: Price, Value & Reliability
Updated
As of Nov 7, 2026, a used 2021 Subaru Crosstrek lists for a median $20,980 (middle half $18,366–$23,218) at 64,768 mi, across 1,391 dealer listings. That's 44% below today's median new Crosstrek price. Reliability: avoid in our NHTSA complaint analysis. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021.
Used 2021 Crosstrek for sale
| Trim | Listings |
|---|---|
| Limited | 470 |
| Premium | 452 |
| Sport | 322 |
| Base | 127 |
| Hybrid | 19 |
| Outdoor with EyeSight | 1 |
| State | Listings |
|---|---|
| California | 132 |
| New York | 79 |
| Pennsylvania | 77 |
| Texas | 76 |
| Florida | 69 |
| North Carolina | 65 |
| Virginia | 58 |
| Washington | 52 |
| Ohio | 49 |
| Oregon | 49 |
2021 Crosstrek reliability and recalls
Verdict: Avoid — compared with the Crosstrek's other model years on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Campaign | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 23V755000 | Nov 9, 2023 |
Check whether a specific car's recalls were completed by running its VIN.
2021 Crosstrek value vs new
At 5 years old, the 2021 lists 44% below today's median new Crosstrek price of $37,484 (2026).
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2021 Subaru Crosstrek FAQ
How much is a used 2021 Crosstrek worth?
The median asking price is $20,980, with the middle half between $18,366 and $23,218, at a median 64,768 mi (1,391 listings).
Is the 2021 Crosstrek reliable?
No — the 2021 is on our years-to-avoid list for the Crosstrek, based on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints against the model's other years.
Does the 2021 Crosstrek have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign that cover the 2021 Crosstrek, most recently powertrain / transmission (Nov 9, 2023). Check a specific car by VIN to see whether they were completed.