Home · 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek · Complaints
These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.
3 of 96 complaints match · Fuel system · crash/fire/injury only · clear filters
Engine burst into flames during normal highway driving. Vehicle was well-maintained with all scheduled maintenance performed during the life of the vehicle. CEL was lit approximately 1 week before fire but driveability was normal.
NHTSA ODI 11478749
The stall led to a collision, bent cam shaft and need for total engine repair.
NHTSA ODI 11473984
involved in a collision, possibly related to the stall issues mentioned in the collision. Reported to the insurance. They are pending repair on the matter due to recall and entire engine was required, which is more than the car is valued for.
NHTSA ODI 11473713
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