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.

2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict 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).

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 0/100; #5 of 5 XV CrossTrek years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 3; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Electrical System
Best nearby year: 2015; lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 29; 26 city / 33 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

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

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2014	Avoid	100	81	0	28
2015	Caution	50	78	1	29
2016	No verdict	0	3	0	29
2017	No verdict	25	3	0	—

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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.