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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Allows you to connect the factory USB port on select 2011-14 Subaru vehicles to a new car stereo

MFR # AX-SUBUSB

Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Allows you to connect the factory USB port on select 2011-14 Subaru vehicles to a new car stereo

MFR # AX-SUBUSB

4.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Nathan from FLEMING, OH on 3/10/2023

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek

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Worked as intended

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USB adapter

Caleb from Oklahoma City, OK on 3/9/2023

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek

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Bought this to retain factory USB port in my 2013 XV Crosstrek. However what I WASN'T told was that this connects in the radio cavity to the plug that feeds the port and not at the actual USB port in the center console after hours of looking online.

Pros: plug and play

Cons: wasn't clear on WHERE IN THE VEHICLE THIS CONNECTS TO.

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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Gary from Hesperus, CO on 3/7/2023

2013 Subaru Forester

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Does not work on my 2013 Forester XT Touring.

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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Crutchfield customer from Trumbull, CT on 1/3/2022

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek

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Nice to keep the aux and USB port from the factory to interface with my new radio, works well

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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Crutchfield customer from Mantua, NJ on 4/9/2021

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This did not work with my wife's 2014 Crosstrek but Crutchfield sent me a replacement cable and it literally was on my doorstep the next day. That is why I am a Crutchfield customer for life.

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Works great

Crutchfield customer from Williamsburg , VA on 4/4/2021

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek

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Just the right length

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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Crutchfield customer from Ashburn, VA on 1/1/2021

2013 Subaru Impreza WRX

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Fast and effective to let me use the factory USB ports. Should have been a recommended install item.

Pros: Works, easy to install

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Unnecessarily necessary

Crutchfield customer from North Olmsted, OH on 12/12/2020

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek

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Works just like a usb adapter but made necessary by subaru not using industry standard connectors

Pros: Works to adapt usb from head unit to proprietary subaru connector

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Will not work on a 2013 wrx

Crutchfield customer from New Whiteland, IN on 4/2/2020

2013 Subaru Impreza WRX STi

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Does not fit a 2013 wrx, I am not sure what will work. The problem I think is Toyota a and Subaru share wiring. So the one star is that it's wrong for me.

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This customer contacted our Customer Support team and was issued a refund. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days.

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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Crutchfield customer from Berlin Heights, OH on 3/3/2020

2014 Subaru Impreza WRX

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First off, the cable itself was fine. My issue was that in my Subaru WRX (MY2014) this cable did not work. The factory NAV system that was installed (Fujitsu Ten FW602US) uses the Toyota style connectors for both USB and the HD radio antenna. Be sure to check your HU before you order as it is not uncommon to find Toyota style connectors in Subarus. Unfortunately the tech I spoke to on the phone wanted to sell me a different USB solution rather than swap for the correct cable so I ended up getting the correct Toyota cable through another retailer.

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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Crutchfield customer from Cedar Rapids, IA on 2/17/2020

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek

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Worked great!

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Return

Danny from HAYMARKET, VA on 10/28/2019

2018 Subaru WRX

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Did not work on 2018 WRX. The pins fit but no signal is found. Used with Sony radio. Will be returning to Crutchfield.

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Idiot proof cable

Crutchfield customer from Crystal Lake, IL on 7/16/2019

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Idiot proof cable offered a plug and play solution

Pros: Idiot proof cable

Cons: It's kinda long for my application, but this may be needed for other installation....so basically no "cons"

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retains console USB, works with Apple CarPlay

Crutchfield customer from Reading, PA on 1/12/2019

2012 Subaru Legacy

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worked great for my 2012 Subaru Legacy to retain the factory console USB connection. It is used mostly for Apple CarPlay, no issues.

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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Crutchfield customer from Menlo Park, CA on 1/1/2019

2012 Subaru Impreza

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Worked as expected. Allowed my car's USB port to connect to my stereo, with no issues

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Plug and play

Crutchfield customer from Peru, NY on 10/1/2018

2013 Subaru Outback

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Great. You plug in both ends and it works. Perfect for a cable.

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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Crutchfield customer from Grafton, WI on 5/11/2018

2014 Subaru Impreza WRX STi

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plug and play

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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Bryan from Katy, TX on 4/27/2018

2011 Subaru Outback

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Part of the kit but not required - should be an optional accessory

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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Eric from Richmond, VA on 2/2/2018

2013 Subaru Impreza

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Works as advertised with a Alpine ilx 107 head unit in a 2014 Impreza.

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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Crutchfield customer from Bethlehem, PA on 12/26/2017

2013 Subaru Forester

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I believe this adapter is OK. But the rubbish USB cable inside 2013 Subaru Forester generates tons of jitters, and makes Android Auto impossible to work. So I had to connect to the back USB port directly and this cable is useless now.

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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Crutchfield customer from Hinesburg, VT on 12/21/2017

2011 Subaru Outback

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Fits and works properly!

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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Crutchfield customer from New Canaan, CT on 12/4/2017

2013 Subaru Forester

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Perfect fit and function. Exactly what was needed.

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Didnt work with android auto

Crutchfield customer from Columbus, OH on 10/29/2017

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Works but android auto would not run through it. had to drop a usb connection elsewhere

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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Zack murray from Houston tx on 9/15/2017

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek

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Worked great

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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Crutchfield customer from Portland on 8/8/2017

2014 Subaru Impreza WRX

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Worked perfectly on 2014 wrx and Sony xav-ax100

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No Problems

Ian P from Newport Beach, CA on 7/26/2016

2013 Subaru Impreza WRX

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Nothing exciting worth noting here. Works as advertised and was plug-and-play with the factory cable in the Subaru. Running Android Auto through it with no issues.

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Metra AX-SUBUSB USB Adapter for Subaru

Michael from Greenville, SC on 6/19/2016

2014 Subaru Impreza

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No worky with my 2014 Subaru Impreza Premium Hatchback. It's a square peg for a round hole.

Pros: None, for me

Cons: Does not connect. Totally wrong shape.

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Worth it

tom from Denver, CO on 5/8/2016

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek

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If you want a clean install, spend the extra couple bucks and get this.

Pros: Keeps the clean factory look

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Crutchfield customer from Milwaukee, WI on 3/28/2016

2013 Subaru Impreza WRX STi

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Does exactly what it is designed to do. Just plug it in.

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Easy to Use

Reid from springfield, PA on 1/31/2016

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Very easy to use and does its intended purpose. I would recommend this product for individuals that need to retain factory usb functionality in his or her car.

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2012 Subaru Forester XT

kahres05 from Robesonia, Pa on 1/31/2016

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Works perfectly with factory harness!!

Pros: Plug and Play

Cons: none

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Worked as Designed

jrkeane1 from Charlotte, NC on 1/11/2016

2011 Subaru Forester

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Really was as simple as you'd think. Unplug the connection to the stock unit, plug the adapter into that end, and the USB style connector to the new head unit. It worked as it should.

Pros: Simple design

Cons: None so far.

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Excelente!!

Luis from Puerto Rico on 1/2/2016

2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi

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Es fácil de instalar, está instalado en un subaru impreza sti 2012 It's easy to install, it was installed in a subaru impreza sti 2012

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Useless on 2014 Forester

Crutchfield customer from North Carolina on 11/13/2015

2014 Subaru Forester

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It doesn't match my forester's built in USB cable

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Cons: It doesn't work with the factory USB cable on my 2014 forester. I called Crutchfield tech support and their reply was if it doesn't work, we don't have anything different that would work on a Subaru.

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Crutchfield response on 11/18/2015
Once we saw this review, our Tech Support team provided the customer another viable adapter to complete the installation and corrected our vehicle information. We'll either help him get the receiver working the way it should, or help him return it for an exchange or refund.

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