AI DamageSubaru XV Crosstrek: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Subaru XV Crosstrek across 6 model years: 3 owner complaints and 138 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 33% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 322.
- Engine: 1 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 51.
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 21.
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 10.
- Steering: 1 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 322 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 51 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 78 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 3 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 like me.
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 this happened to me. I purchased the subaru new it has 7,220 miles on it. The first time it happened same scenario car had about 5k miles on it.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines
- This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles
- This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and…
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a…
- This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during…
- This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw…
- This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during…
- Techtips newsletter locator index
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a…
- This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from…
- This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for…
- This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.