2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
106
Complaints
0
Recalls
11
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
7
Injuries
105.7
Severity index
Severity index 105.7 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek ranks 33 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 76% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 | 20.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 20 | 18.9% |
| POWER TRAIN | 20 | 18.9% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 14 | 13.2% |
| ENGINE | 13 | 12.3% |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 8.5% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 6.6% |
| STEERING | 7 | 6.6% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 22 of 106 complaints (20.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.