Complaints
109
Crashes
13
Fires
2
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:44,465 mi
#213 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:79,090 mi
#311 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:82,917 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 17 | — | — | 44,465 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | — | — | 79,090 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 11 | 1 | — | 82,917 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | 3 | — | 80,515 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 2 | — | 66,500 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 23,780 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,465
Transmission / Drivetrain
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,090
Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,917
Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,515
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,500
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,780
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hybrid Propulsion System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek has 109 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (17 complaints, avg 44,465 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (13 complaints, avg 79,090 mi); Engine Problems (11 complaints, avg 82,917 mi). 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 Xv Crosstrek?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 63,676 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 Xv Crosstrek?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek include 13 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 8 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 Xv Crosstrek have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Xv Crosstrek reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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