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2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek

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Owner complaints for the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 78.

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Mileage at the reported incident

51 reports with mileage · 30 unknown

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  • Electrical System. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

8 crash reports1 fire reports5 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

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80,000 miles · Oct 17, 2019
EngineUnknown Or Other

I HAVE EXPERIENCED ROUGH IDLING WITH MY 2014 CROSSTREK LIMITED FOR ABOUT A YEAR. DURING THIS TIME MY CHECK OIL LIGHT HAS COME ON TWICE. I BROUGHT MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP IN FAYETTEVILLE, AR WHERE THEY BEGAN THE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST PROCESS. THUS FAR THE DEALERSHIP HAS FLUSHED MY COOLANT AND OIL AND REPLACING O-RINGS AND VALVE…

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I HAVE EXPERIENCED ROUGH IDLING WITH MY 2014 CROSSTREK LIMITED FOR ABOUT A YEAR. DURING THIS TIME MY CHECK OIL LIGHT HAS COME ON TWICE. I BROUGHT MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP IN FAYETTEVILLE, AR WHERE THEY BEGAN THE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST PROCESS. THUS FAR THE DEALERSHIP HAS FLUSHED MY COOLANT AND OIL AND REPLACING O-RINGS AND VALVES, REPLACED MORE O-RINGS AND MY AC COMPRESSOR, AND COMPLETED FOUR OIL CONSUMPTION TESTS EACH TIME I DROVE 1,200 MILES AND CONSUMED 8OZ OIL (10.1OZ IS CONSIDERED FAILING). MY CAR CONTINUES TO ROUGH IDLE TO THE POINT THAT I CANNOT LET IT IDLE INSIDE THE GARAGE WITHOUT SHAKING THE WALLS INSIDE THE HOUSE. THE ROUGH IDLE HAPPENS ALL THE TIME, WHEN I FIRST START THE CAR, AFTER I HAVE DRIVEN FOR A WHILE, AND DURING ROUTINE TRIPS AROUND TOWN, ANYTIME THE CAR IS IDLING. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ADVISED ME THAT ROUGH IDLE AND OIL CONSUMPTION IS NORMAL WITH CROSSTREKS AND NOTHING SHOWS ON THE COMPUTER SCANNER. THEY REFUSE TO DO A MECHANICAL CHECK TO FURTHER DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #11269132

40,000 miles · Jul 8, 2019
Unknown Or Other

THE HORN ONLY WORKS WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. IF YOU ARE DRIVING STRAIGHT, THE HORN DOES NOT WORK. A WORKING HORN IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT PEOPLE CRASHING INTO YOU. IF YOU TURN RIGHT ON A STRAIGHT ROAD TO SOUND THE HORN, IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD OR INTO ANOTHER LANE TO SOUND A HORN. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOT…

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THE HORN ONLY WORKS WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. IF YOU ARE DRIVING STRAIGHT, THE HORN DOES NOT WORK. A WORKING HORN IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT PEOPLE CRASHING INTO YOU. IF YOU TURN RIGHT ON A STRAIGHT ROAD TO SOUND THE HORN, IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD OR INTO ANOTHER LANE TO SOUND A HORN. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. LOOKING ONLINE, IT LOOKS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI #11230240

32,000 miles · Dec 28, 2017
Electrical SystemService BrakesUnknown Or Other

THE CAR CANNOT MOVE DUE TO IT IS UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE BRAKE LIGHT DOESNT COME ON --BELIEVE IT IS THE BRAKE SWITCH SOMETIME DOESN'T WORK DEALER WONT ADMIT PROBLEM

NHTSA ODI #11057238

2,000 miles · Mar 24, 2014
Unknown Or Other

1. VEHICLE MANUFACTURES ARE ADVERTISING ELECTRONIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT AS SELLING POINTS 2. THERE IS GENERAL RECOGNITION OF THE DANGER OF USING HAND HELD CELL PHONES 3. THE ISSUE IS PREPROGRAMMED PHONE NUMBERS SOMETIME WORK & SOMETIME GIVE THE MESSAGE "THIS FUNCTION IS NOT AVAILABLE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION" …

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1. VEHICLE MANUFACTURES ARE ADVERTISING ELECTRONIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT AS SELLING POINTS 2. THERE IS GENERAL RECOGNITION OF THE DANGER OF USING HAND HELD CELL PHONES 3. THE ISSUE IS PREPROGRAMMED PHONE NUMBERS SOMETIME WORK & SOMETIME GIVE THE MESSAGE "THIS FUNCTION IS NOT AVAILABLE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION" -CONFIRMED BY SUBARU EMPLOYEE 3/21/2014- 4. KERBECK SUBARU SERVICE MANAGER SAID " SORRY THAT IS THE WAY IT IS" 5. SUBARU RADIO CM631 WHICH IS CLARION PF 3391A-A

NHTSA ODI #10575581

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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