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2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
106 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 26, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#221 of 539Among the 2014 models with a matured record, the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek ranks #221, scoring higher than 59% of them. See the 2014 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
5/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek SUV AWD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 15%
No open NHTSA defect investigations on file.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Brakes (14) · Airbags (9) · Speed control (7)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint. Treat them as a rough guide.
Electrical system
21%22 complaints · typically near 32k mi · 3 in the last 2 years
“When attempting to put the car in park, the key will not release and is stuck. Incident happens often in recent past days. Key will not release from ignition.”
Transmission & drivetrain
19%20 complaints · typically near 102k mi
“Multiple alerts and codes displayed for vehicle control system mostly related to transmission system.”
Brakes
13%14 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years
“Some times the passenger airbag light comes on and off. This is a reoccurring problem and I don’t see any recalls on this”
Engine
12%13 complaints · typically near 31k mi · 2 in the last 2 years
“The electrical system and engine flickers on and off or sometimes dies entirely. The trigger is unknown and the underlying cause is unknown. It is unsafe because this …”
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Read all 106 owner complaints in their own words → · just the 16 crash/fire/injury reports →
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Subaru before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- Owners of this model report electrical system problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 32k miles). Has this car shown any electrical system symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report transmission & drivetrain problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 102k miles). Has this car shown any transmission & drivetrain symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
Check the VIN for open recalls
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A $150 to $250 independent inspection of this exact 2014 Subaru XV CROSSTREK beats every score on the internet, including ours.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.