Why won’t my Subaru crosstrek manual transmission downshift?

Hi, my name is Devin. I am an auto repair expert with the Car Genius team here at RepairPal. I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble with your vehicle. It sounds like your Crosstrek's clutch may not be fully disengaging, which could be why you're having trouble downshifting after long drives. Pumping the clutch pedal can help build hydraulic pressure, so you could be dealing with an issue with the clutch hydraulic system—like a faulty clutch master or slave cylinder or low fluid. The heat from driving for extended periods could affect the system's performance, leading to this problem. If you need more advice, have any other questions about your vehicle, or would like to get connected to a RepairPal Certified shop near you, we have you covered. Give us a call at 877-913-1554, and we will happily help you out!