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2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#5 most-complained of 5 XV CrossTrek years

The 2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #5 highest of 5 XV CrossTrek model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33% of the total).

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
29
26 city / 33 hwy

Top 2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System1 (33%)
  2. Engine1 (33%)
  3. Other1 (33%)
  4. Steering1 (33%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (33%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain1 (33%)
2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2017Nov 2017Dec 2018
6 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2017 to Dec 2018; peak Dec 2018 (3).

2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek fuel economy and fuel cost

City
26 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
Combined
29 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,250
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.

2016 compared with other XV CrossTrek years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014Avoid10081028
2015Caution5078129
2016No verdict03029
2017No verdict2530—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek ranks #5 of 5 among XV CrossTrek model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 3 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (1 complaints), engine (1 complaints), and steering (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 7,500 miles.
Does the 2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek?
EPA rates the 2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek at 29 MPG combined (26 city / 33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.