2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 5 XV CrossTrek years
The 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek ranks worst of 5 model years, with a complaint index of 100 and 81 complaints, mostly tied to the Electrical System (25%), Engine (20%), and Brakes (17%). No recalls have been issued for this year.
- Complaints
- 81
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 25 city / 32 hwy
Top 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System20 (25%)
- Engine16 (20%)
- Other16 (20%)
- Brakes14 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain13 (16%)
- Airbags9 (11%)
- Steering7 (9%)
- Structure & Body4 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (5%)
- Fuel System3 (4%)
What owners report
- Steering wheel reportedly seized suddenly at highway speed, causing loss of control.
- Some owners describe unintended acceleration while braking, including during low-speed maneuvers like backing into a garage or parking.
- Electrical wiring in the heating/AC control unit has been reported to melt, disabling the heater and in one case causing a fire.
- Owners report the vehicle pulling to the right consistently, described as a torque steer condition.
- One owner reported the engine consumed over five quarts of oil before reaching 9,000 miles.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in low-speed crash situations.
2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25 MPG
- Highway
- 32 MPG
- Combined
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other XV CrossTrek years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek reliable?
- Among the 5 model years with data, 2014 ranks worst, with a complaint index of 100 and 81 complaints. Electrical System, Engine, and Brakes are the top reported problem areas.
- Does the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 XV CrossTrek, though other years such as 2013 and 2015 have 2 and 1 recalls respectively.
- What is the most common complaint on the 2014 XV CrossTrek?
- Electrical System complaints are most common, making up 25% of all reports, with a median failure mileage of 59,600 miles.
- How does the 2014 XV CrossTrek compare to the 2015 model?
- The 2014 has a complaint index of 100 versus 50 for 2015, and 2014 ranks worse overall, being labeled Avoid compared to Caution for 2015.
- Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2014 XV CrossTrek?
- NHTSA data shows 8 crashes, 6 injuries, and 1 fire reported among the 81 complaints for the 2014 XV CrossTrek, with no deaths recorded.