Subaru XV CrosstrekYears to avoid, problems & recalls
Based on 264 NHTSA owner complaints across 5 model years, no Subaru XV Crosstrek year stands out as one to avoid, and the strongest years are 2013, 2014 and 2015. The XV Crosstrek has 3 safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports. Updated daily. How we score years. Photo: Kk027, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Subaru XV Crosstrek years to avoid
Complaints by model year, colored by the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XV Crosstrek median. Tap a year for its full report.
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Most common Subaru XV Crosstrek problems
All model years combined: 264 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 62 | 6 |
| Power train | 54 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 51 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 24 | 8 |
| Steering | 19 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 8 |
| Air bags | 17 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 5 |
| Wheels | 8 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 54 | 5 |
Subaru XV Crosstrek recalls
Newest first. The ring shows the share of affected vehicles repaired, from the manufacturer's latest report to NHTSA.