2014 Subaru Crosstrek Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Crosstrek years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 13th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek. That ranks 13th out of 15 Crosstrek model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 44%), typically at around 69,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 16owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Subaru Crosstrek problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 44% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 19% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% | 76,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 13% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 13% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 69,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Subaru Crosstrek recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2014 subaru xv crosstrek. Consumer writes in regards to nhtsa safety recall 19v-149. *ld the consumer stated the dealer was unable to provide an appointment to have the recall performed. *js
This letter is to document an incident that occurred on 6/27/19 at approx. 2 pm est in danbury, ct on i84. I was proceeding west on i84 in my 2014 subaru crosstrek when the vehicle suffered a catastrophic internal failure of the continuously variable transmission (cvt) assembly, resulting in the…
The hood opened on my 2014 subaru crosstrek while driving causing extensive damage. Curious about other reports and who to contact at subaru?
Loss of power/vehicle dies while in driving. Dashboard lights come on. Check engine light, vehicle dynamics control light comes on. Hill start assist light comes on. Vehicle has no power.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUBARU CROSSTREK. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE IN TIME TO AVOID A REAR END COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA…
Other Subaru Crosstrek years
← 2013 Crosstrek · 2015 Crosstrek →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Crosstrek | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 Crosstrek | 44 | 0 |
| 2024 Crosstrek | 120 | 2 |
| 2023 Crosstrek | 34 | 0 |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 31 | 0 |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 115 | 1 |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 69 | 0 |
| 2019 Crosstrek | 285 | 7 |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 195 | 5 |
| 2017 Crosstrek | 94 | 1 |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 132 | 1 |
| 2015 Crosstrek | 17 | 1 |
| 2014 | 16 | 1 |
| 2013 Crosstrek | 26 | 1 |
| 2012 Crosstrek | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Crosstrek model years, the 2014 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.