2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XV Crosstrek Hybrid years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid. That is the most of any XV Crosstrek Hybrid model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 800 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 30% | 800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 30% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 20% | 900 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 10% | 800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | 550 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 10% | 920 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid.
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.
On interstate i-80 (speed limit 75 mph), i was driving the car using cruise control and the car suddenly powered off, with many dashboard lights on (the check engine light, vehicle dynamics control light, and hill start assist light). I barely managed to pull the car over to the side of the highway…
Three times in the last 45 days car has been for service. Car has been shutting down while driving. The dealer replaced the hybrid battery. Car is still experiencing the same problems. Shuts down while driving, or de accelerates. The car has a loss of power. When trying to accelerate (give it gas)…
The issue: right passenger side wiper does not clear the windshield properly and ices up so badly that it affects the driver side wiper and visibility to the point that i have to pull off the road and manually clear the windshield and wipers by hand and with a scrapper, hence a safety issue. Steps…
This happened on 2/26/2014: i was driving my hybrid crosstrek this morning on the interstate. I had been on the road about 20-25 minutes. I heard a loud bang and had glass all over me. I pulled over to the side of the road quickly. Thankfully my grandson or another passenger were not with me as…
As i was driving in the highway the sunroof exploded. I was driving at 65mph and all of a sudden i heard an explosion when i stopped the car the sunroof was broken as if someone had punch it from the inside out. Glasses when everywhere causing minor scratches in myself and passanger. It was 87 f…
Other Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 XV Crosstrek Hybrid | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XV Crosstrek Hybrid model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.