2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 104 complaints, with Electrical Faults as the top reported area.
2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 3 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 3 trims analysed.
2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
15.1% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
15.1% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek has 104 owner complaints, 11 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Xv Crosstrek
- Model year
- 2014
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 104
- Crash-related complaints
- 11
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 28
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 25 / 32
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Uncategorized Issues
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Transmission / Drivetrain, Uncategorized Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek?
The 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek
Inspection Focus
- Inspect electrical system components, including battery, alternator, and wiring.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and brake system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect electrical system components, including battery, alternator, and wiring.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and brake system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek are concentrated in electrical faults and transmission/drivetrain issues, each accounting for a notable share of the 104 total reports. Brake system and engine problems also appear frequently, while airbag malfunctions and unintended acceleration are less common but present. The low confidence level suggests these patterns may not be definitive.
- Electrical faults and transmission/drivetrain issues each account for 20 complaints, the highest counts.
- Brake system and engine problems each have 13 complaints.
- Airbag malfunctions (9 complaints) and unintended acceleration (7 complaints) are less frequent but still reported.
- Electrical faults
- Transmission/drivetrain issues
- Brake system problems
All 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | 2 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 20 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 13 | 5 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 13 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 5 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The car had a front collision and the air bags did not deploy.
Some times the passenger airbag light comes on and off. This is a reoccurring problem and I don’t see any recalls on this
I am reporting a complete engine failure on my 2014 Subaru Crosstrek at 140,000 miles due to a valve spring issue that appears to match Subaru’s Recall WTY-84 (NHTSA Campaign 18V772000). I checked my VIN and it currently shows no open recalls, but I’ve reviewed Subaru’s own docu…
When attempting to put the car in park, the key will not release and is stuck. Incident happens often in recent past days. Key will not release from ignition.
I have been getting my 2014 Subaru Crosstrek serviced at Continental Subaru in Anchorage, Alaska for the last 4.5 years. I initially thought that they were an honest dealer/mechanic. I originally bought my Subaru in California and drove it up to Anchorage and it has been here eve…
Key was stuck in the ignition and left me stranded unable to leave my car. I took the car to the Subaru dealership for them to assess and repair the issue. During this time the service desk confirmed it was a known issue with the CVT park range switch. They advised me that Subaru…
Horn does not work. No warning indicating malfunctioned horn. Unable to signal other vehicles to prevent car crash. The broken horn has been inspected by mechanic.
Passenger side seatbelt stopped locked up and stopped retracting from the device that rolls up the strap into the box.
The electrical system and engine flickers on and off or sometimes dies entirely. The trigger is unknown and the underlying cause is unknown. It is unsafe because this has occurred while the vehicle is moving. The problem was confirmed and reproduced by a Subaru service center. Th…
Ignition key keeps intermittently locking into ignition when trying to retrieve key. Putting vehicle in park, key will turn engine off, but then will not turn all the way to release the key. Key has a key fob, vehicle is placed on parking gear. Sometimes restarting vehicle can he…
I started having issues with my car when I could not turn it off -- the key was stuck in the ignition and I was unable to turn the car fully off. This continued to happen and the only fix I found to get the car off was to turn the car back on, shift the gear into drive, then try…
Airbag deployed for no reason, while pulling forward slowly from a parking spot. An airbag that deploys when there is no impact or collision is a clear risk to the safety of the driver, passengers and other drivers on the road.
While driving on highway the engine died, I was able to pull over and stop safely. The engine turned over when I turned the key but would not start. The fuel gauge showed one full bar of fuel and the fuel mileage reading showed 60 miles till empty. I contacted roadside assistance…
The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly, and then decelerated. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoc…
Started the car and a warning light came on and the steering froze. I turned it off for the day. The next day I started it and it didn’t freeze again. I’m concerned that while driving the steering will lock up and cause an accident and possible injury or kill me. My uncle reached…
I was driving to a job sight from Houston to Corpus Christi. About 10 min from the job sight I here a loud pop on top of my roof. I opened up my sunroof viser to see what had happened. The glass broke. Nothing hit the glass. It just broke! Luckly I had the roof viser closed when…
Rear brake rotors and pads are wearing prematurely. Repairs to replace both were done in 2020 with mileage of 50,786. They needed to be done again in 2022 with mileage of only 63,000.
Battery drains excessively and frequently. Will not hold a charge. Frequently replacing battery only to have it fail. The personal safety issue here is being stranded with a dead battery in an unsafe environment with no way to escape, or needing the vehicle for an immediate pe…
The problem occurs during a yaw under all the following conditions: * Slippery surface (snow/ice/heavy rain) * highway speeds (>45mph) * CEL lit for P000A and/or P000C (camshaft position sensor slow response) When the car yaws in these conditions, Vehicle Dynamic Control applie…
The vehicle had 51666 miles on it when I last serviced it for an oil change in Oct. of 2021. The owner puts very few miles on the vehicle. The vehicle would be available for inspection by your agency. At this time, no specific component has been identified in the intermittent f…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek.
2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek Recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek. No recall campaigns are currently listed for this model year in the dataset, but VIN-level recall checks are still essential. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No recall campaigns found for this model year in the current data. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly for the latest information.
2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 104 owner complaints, 11 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (20 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (20 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (19 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek, NHTSA complaints include 11 crash-related reports and 2 fire reports out of 104 total complaints. 7 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek?▾
The 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Xv Crosstrek reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.