Subaru XV CrossTrek years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Subaru XV CrossTrek years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2014 has the most complaints per year, at 7 (107 complaints). 2013 through 2015 are in that same range. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 5 (from 97 complaints), 2015 at 6 (from 99 complaints), and 2014 at 7 (from 107 complaints). On the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek, 15 of 107 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
Subaru XV CrossTrek reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Subaru XV CrossTrek. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 → Fewest | 6 | 99 | 1 | Powertrain | 28.7 |
| 2014 → Most | 7 | 107 | 0 | Powertrain | 27.7 |
| 2013 → Fewest | 5 | 97 | 2 | Engine | 26.5 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 full synthetic · 4.8 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/55R17
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V-149 covers certain 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles among other Subaru models (NHTSA lists Crosstrek for these years): exposure to condensed moisture can cause the brake light switch to malfunction. Dealers replace the brake light switch.
Frequently asked questions
Which Subaru XV CrossTrek years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 5 (from 97 complaints), 2015 at 6 (from 99 complaints), and 2014 at 7 (from 107 complaints).
Which Subaru XV CrossTrek year has the most owner complaints?
2014 has the most complaints per year, at 7 (107 complaints). 2013 through 2015 are in that same range. On the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek, 15 of 107 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Subaru XV CrossTrek owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Subaru XV CrossTrek years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
What oil does a Subaru XV Crosstrek take?
0W-20 full synthetic; capacity is about 4.8 quarts with filter.
What does recall 19V-149 cover involving Crosstrek?
Certain 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles among other Subaru models—see the NHTSA campaign summary for the defect and remedy.
What tire size did the GP XV Crosstrek use?
225/55R17.