BRIGHTLINES Aero Crossbars Roof Racks Replacement for 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Subaru Crosstrek & 2017-2023 Impreza

I mounted these bars on a 2025 Crosstrek Wilderness Edition. As noted by another review, the roof rails on the Wilderness Edition are closer together than the roof rails on the other Crosstrek trim levels. Because of this the rear cross bar must be cut about 3/4 inch shorter and a new hole must be drilled and tapped. If that is something that you are comfortable with it is easy to do because the bar is an aluminum extrusion so it is very easy to cut, and it is safe and easy to drill and tap the new hole because there is a thickened section at the bottom center of the cross bar that extends the full length of the cross bar where the new hole must be drilled and tapped to attach to the uprights. That thickened section is what the original factory screws fasten to so it is designed to hold machine screws. The uprights perfectly fit the contour of the roof rails, and the design was clearly done with an eye toward a nice smooth aerodynamic fit that will not make wind noise as you drive on the highway. The bars are not especially strong or heavy duty compared to something like the round bars on the rack I had on my old car but they are plenty strong enough to hold skis or surfboards or a roof cargo box carrying clothes/luggage.

I mounted these bars on a 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness edition. I am not certain but, the Wilderness Edition roof rails may be mounted closer to center than on the other editions. It might have something to do with the way they are mounted which gives the higher load capacity. The rails have a provision to adjust for width but the range is not very extensive. The front rail will be at the inner limit (shortest position) and the rear rail will be too long. The profile of the rails is the same, it's the width of the rear rail that will be an issue. It's an easy fix if you have some basic tools. Cut about 1/4 inch off both ends of the rear rail. I did this with a hack saw. Wrap the bar with some tape before starting the cut. The tape will highlight a cut line and help to keep the blade in place as you start the cut. Now, when you attach the riser, the inner of the two mounting screws becomes the outer screw. Mark the location for the new inner screw, drill and tap. Even if you had to buy the tools to do this you will have spent less than the cost of a set of Thule bars. The bars are nice looking and sturdy, maybe not as high a quality finish as the other brands but really close. I have no doubts about their ability to hold the typical bike, kayak or ski rack.

This roof rack is a perfect fit for my vehicle. I have had it for a few seasons and they have been strong enough to withstand multiple sized items to be transported. 10/10 would recommend

good quality roof racks, easy to install

Perfect fit and finish these look factory.

20 minute install on my 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek, despite the fact that Amazon‘s fit guide says that it is not compatible. It looks solid, and the price was 75% less than what Thule was charging. Good buy.

These bars are great! Excellent fit and finish. Makes my 2019 CrossTrek look more like a Subaru. Quality materials and look like they will hold up overtime. They worked great with my Yakima ski rack. Only took about 5 minutes to install. Super easy. I only hope they stay looking nice and that the hardware doesn’t rust but it seems they used quality materials. I’ll report back if they don’t hold up but for the price these are an excellent choice. Additionally too they made no difference in ride noise. They are whisper quiet.

Got the package and 15 minutes later they are installed - very easy, fits 2020 Crosstrek well with no gaps, can shake the whole vehicle from them so they seem sturdy enough to me! There's just 4 screws per bar, all with the same 5mm hex socket (wrench included). Instructions are OK but I recommend not guessing on the adjustable length like they seem to suggest - loosen the adjustment locking screws, put the bar on where you want it, tighten the clamp screws, THEN tighten the adjustment locking screws underneath once it's mounted. This way the clamps will pull the bar to the correct length, no gaps. Looks just like the OEMs for 2/3 the price

These crossbars fit my 2024 Subaru Crosstrek (Wilderness) perfectly. They also look great, as they are all black and blend in with the side rails and car trim. I was looking for "light duty" only, so these crossbars are great -- in looks, function and price point. Shipping was very quick on top of it all!

At half the price of the OEM aerobars, these Brightlines do the job just fine. Not sure what the issue was for other reviewers; these were easy to install. As my dad used to say, “RTFM … read the f… manual” The instructions were pretty clear and in about 20 minutes the bars were secured to the rails and solid. They look fine and will work great with the roof box.

Easy installation, good fit on my 2021 Crosstrek

Ces barres sont idéales pour mon Crosstrek 2021, elle s'installent vraiment facilement et il n'y a aucun espace, ça fit au mm près! Le look est très épuré et elles sont parfaites pour installer un rack de toit dessus.

I have a 2018 Crosstrek. Took 10 minutes to install both. Super easy, look great, very sturdy. Why other people have problems installing these is beyond me.