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.

2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid 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.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 100/100; #1 of 5 XV CrossTrek years
Verdict: Avoid; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 81; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 8; reported in complaints
Fires: 1
Injuries: 6
Top issue: Electrical System
Best nearby year: 2015; lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)

NHTSA overall rating: 5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG: 28; 25 city / 32 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 6 / 0

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

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2013	Avoid	75	97	2	26.5
2014	Avoid	100	81	0	28
2015	Caution	50	78	1	29
2016	No verdict	0	3	0	29

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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.