How many engine complaints does the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek have?

NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2014 model year, which is 20% of the 81 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine component on this model year.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2014 XV CrossTrek is 80,000 miles.

Did the engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records 5 crashes and 1 injury among the complaints filed for this year, though not all are specific to the engine component.

How does 2014 compare to other XV CrossTrek years for engine complaints?

The 2013 model year has more engine complaints at 38 (39% share) versus 16 (20% share) for 2014, while 2015 has 19 complaints (24% share).

2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek, 20% of the 81 total complaints filed for the year. The median mileage at failure is 80,000, and no related recalls are listed for this component.

Engine complaints: 16; 20% of 81
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report excessive oil consumption, with one case describing more than five quarts consumed before 9,000 miles.
Some drivers describe sudden loss of engine power or acceleration while driving on the highway, with the car going limp before power returns.
Rough idling and check-oil warnings recurring over about a year, leading dealers to run oil consumption tests and replace o-rings and valves.
Several complaints mention loud or failing A/C compressor and clutch assemblies tied to engine problems, described as an expensive fix.
One owner reported the electrical system and engine flickering or dying intermittently while driving, an issue a Subaru service center could reproduce but not diagnose.
A complaint at 139,402 miles describes illuminated dash lights paired with sudden loss of acceleration on the freeway.

When 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 13, 2014, latest Jul 8, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2014 to Jul 2025; peak Oct 2019 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by XV CrossTrek model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201338 (39%)
201416 (20%)
201519 (24%)
20161 (33%)
20172 (67%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek have?: NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2014 model year, which is 20% of the 81 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine component on this model year.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2014 XV CrossTrek is 80,000 miles.
Did the engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records 5 crashes and 1 injury among the complaints filed for this year, though not all are specific to the engine component.
How does 2014 compare to other XV CrossTrek years for engine complaints?: The 2013 model year has more engine complaints at 38 (39% share) versus 16 (20% share) for 2014, while 2015 has 19 complaints (24% share).