2014 Subaru Crosstrek Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek. Part of Generation 1 — 2013–2017.

20132015
Complaints
22
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2014 Subaru Crosstrek Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:68,592 mi
Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
#32 complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek.

Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,592
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2014 Subaru Crosstrek

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,303,530 vehicles.

19V149000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
~1,303,530 affected

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

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2014 Subaru Crosstrek — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2014 Subaru Crosstrek has 22 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints, avg 68,592 mi); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 68,592 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek include 5 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,303,530 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Subaru Crosstrek reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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