2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XV Crosstrek years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek. That ranks 4th out of 5 XV Crosstrek model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 7,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Subaru XV 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 121,706 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 121,706 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 7,220 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 121,706 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 7,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek.
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.
Since i got this car , the engine over heated frequently. Engine oil mixed in the coolant. At 20 mph the engine started make the vibrant noise. The power train is not good for this vehicule. I went to subaru ,3340 oakton st skokie,il for inspection, it is like others peoples had the same problems…
While driving approximately 20-30mph foot on the break i was making a right turn into a parking lot and the steering stopped working. Car was still running but steering was dead no warning lights were lit on the dash after about 4 seconds the steering came back to normal. This is the second time…
Rear view camera is malfunctioning. Randomly will come on while driving and will not go off. This prevents you from being able to use the hands free phone system. Unable to make it duplicate it when take it to dealer. However, i did get it on video. Took it to dealer and they said there was an…
Other Subaru XV Crosstrek years
← 2015 XV Crosstrek · 2017 XV Crosstrek →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 XV Crosstrek | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 XV Crosstrek | 79 | 1 |
| 2014 XV Crosstrek | 81 | 0 |
| 2013 XV Crosstrek | 98 | 2 |
See all Subaru XV Crosstrek problems by year, every Subaru model, or the Subaru VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XV Crosstrek model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.