Question 1

Is the Subaru XV CROSSTREK reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Subaru XV CROSSTREK has 364 total NHTSA complaints across 5 model years. The most reliable years are 2017 (6 complaints), 2016 (6 complaints). Years to avoid: 2013 (140 complaints), 2014 (110 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Subaru XV CROSSTREK should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2013, 2014 Subaru XV CROSSTREK. The 2013 model has the most complaints (140) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Subaru XV CROSSTREK?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Subaru XV CROSSTREK are 2017 (6 complaints), 2016 (6 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2017	6	I WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO THE GARAGE AND WHEN I WE...	Above Average
2016	6	REAR VIEW CAMERA IS MALFUNCTIONING. RANDOMLY WILL...	Above Average
2015	102	I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 70MPH THE ...	Average
2014	110	THE REVERSE CAMERA INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT WORK WH...	Below Average
2013	140	THE VEHICLE HAS A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSI...	Avoid This Year

Subaru XV CROSSTREK — All Years

Subaru XV CROSSTREK — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid