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Subaru Reliability Rating for 2025

How reliable are Subaru vehicles? We analyzed over 12 million cars to determine how reliable each Subaru model is and how it ranks relative to its competition.

The Subaru model that is the most reliable and ranks the highest in its vehicle category is the Subaru BRZ, which ranks 2 out of 7 Most Reliable Coupes Under $35k. Following the BRZ is the Subaru Crosstrek and the Subaru Forester. You can see the rest of the Subaru vehicles and their rankings below.

iSeeCars determines a vehicle’s reliability based on proprietary research of the longest lasting models in each vehicle segment. This is how Subaru ranks, as a brand, within the various vehicle segments where it competes:

Subaru SUV Reliability

  • Subaru Subcompact SUVs Reliability: 8/10
    #1 of 5 Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs Brands
  • Subaru Crossover SUVs Reliability: 7.9/10
    #4 of 15 Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Brands
  • Subaru 5-seater SUVs Reliability: 7.9/10
    #4 of 15 Most Reliable 5-seater SUVs Brands
  • Subaru Small SUVs Reliability: 7.9/10
    #4 of 13 Most Reliable Small SUVs Brands

Subaru Car Reliability

  • Subaru Wagons Reliability: 7.7/10
    #1 of 2 Most Reliable Wagons Brands
  • Subaru Sports Cars Reliability: 8/10
    #2 of 5 Most Reliable Sports Cars Brands
  • Subaru Midsize Cars Reliability: 7.7/10
    #3 of 10 Most Reliable Midsize Cars Brands
  • Subaru Coupes Reliability: 8/10
    #3 of 6 Most Reliable Coupes Brands
  • Subaru Small Cars Reliability: 7.6/10
    #4 of 11 Most Reliable Small Cars Brands
  • Subaru Compact Cars Reliability: 7.6/10
    #4 of 9 Most Reliable Compact Cars Brands

Subaru Hybrid Reliability

  • Subaru Hybrid Small SUVs Reliability: 8/10
    #1 of 2 Most Reliable Hybrid Small SUVs Brands
  • Subaru Hybrid Subcompact SUVs Reliability: 8/10
    #1 of 1 Most Reliable Hybrid Subcompact SUVs Brands
  • Subaru Hybrid Crossover SUVs Reliability: 8/10
    #2 of 4 Most Reliable Hybrid Crossover SUVs Brands
  • Subaru Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) Reliability: 8/10
    #2 of 2 Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) Brands
  • Subaru Hybrid SUVs Reliability: 8/10
    #3 of 4 Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs Brands

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The Subaru model that is the most reliable and ranks the highest in its vehicle category is the Subaru BRZ, which ranks 2 out of 7 Most Reliable Coupes Under $35k. Following the BRZ is the Subaru Crosstrek and the Subaru Forester. You can see the rest of the Subaru vehicles and their rankings below.

iSeeCars determines a vehicle’s reliability based on proprietary research of the longest lasting models in each vehicle segment. This is how Subaru ranks, as a brand, within the various vehicle segments where it competes:

Subaru SUV Reliability

  • Subaru Subcompact SUVs Reliability: 8/10
    #1 of 5 Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs Brands
  • Subaru Crossover SUVs Reliability: 7.9/10
    #4 of 15 Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Brands
  • Subaru 5-seater SUVs Reliability: 7.9/10
    #4 of 15 Most Reliable 5-seater SUVs Brands
  • Subaru Small SUVs Reliability: 7.9/10
    #4 of 13 Most Reliable Small SUVs Brands

Subaru Car Reliability

  • Subaru Wagons Reliability: 7.7/10
    #1 of 2 Most Reliable Wagons Brands
  • Subaru Sports Cars Reliability: 8/10
    #2 of 5 Most Reliable Sports Cars Brands
  • Subaru Midsize Cars Reliability: 7.7/10
    #3 of 10 Most Reliable Midsize Cars Brands
  • Subaru Coupes Reliability: 8/10
    #3 of 6 Most Reliable Coupes Brands
  • Subaru Small Cars Reliability: 7.6/10
    #4 of 11 Most Reliable Small Cars Brands
  • Subaru Compact Cars Reliability: 7.6/10
    #4 of 9 Most Reliable Compact Cars Brands

Subaru Hybrid Reliability

  • Subaru Hybrid Small SUVs Reliability: 8/10
    #1 of 2 Most Reliable Hybrid Small SUVs Brands
  • Subaru Hybrid Subcompact SUVs Reliability: 8/10
    #1 of 1 Most Reliable Hybrid Subcompact SUVs Brands
  • Subaru Hybrid Crossover SUVs Reliability: 8/10
    #2 of 4 Most Reliable Hybrid Crossover SUVs Brands
  • Subaru Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) Reliability: 8/10
    #2 of 2 Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) Brands
  • Subaru Hybrid SUVs Reliability: 8/10
    #3 of 4 Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs Brands

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  • Reliability score 8.0 / 10
  • Starting MSRP: $33,210
iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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8.6 / 10
  • Reliability 8.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 9.1 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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8.6 / 10
  • Reliability 8.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.9 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
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iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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8.6 / 10
  • Reliability 8.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.7 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
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Last new model year: 2023

4. Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)

iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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8.4 / 10
  • Reliability 8.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.7 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 8.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.5 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
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iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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8.3 / 10
  • Reliability 7.8 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.2 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
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Last new model year: 2015

7. Subaru XV Crosstrek (hybrid)

iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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  • Reliability 7.8 / 10
  • Value Retention Coming soon
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
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iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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8.5 / 10
  • Reliability 7.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.9 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
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iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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8.4 / 10
  • Reliability 7.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.4 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
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Last new model year: 2023

10. Subaru Impreza

iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 7.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.8 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
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iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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8.5 / 10
  • Reliability 7.6 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.8 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
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iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.5 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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How We Rank These Cars

The iSeeCars brand reliability ratings indicate how dependable and long-lasting each car brand is based on the durability of its models

The best brands offer models with the highest reliability ratings within their respective vehicle segments. For example, Toyota is perhaps the best brand for reliability, as a number of its models are ranked number one in their categories. Along with the rankings and Reliability scores, we show comprehensive iSeeCars ratings for each brand’s models, because we believe multiple factors should be taken into account when buyers are seeking the best overall vehicle. Two of these factors are safety and resale value, both of which are included in our ratings system.

The overall iSeeCars Score is an analysis of these three factors: reliability, resale value and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings.

Vehicles are scored in three categories:

Reliability

The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.

Value Retention

The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.

Safety

The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).