2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am reporting a complete engine failure on my 2014 Subaru Crosstrek at 140,000 miles due to a valve spring issue that appears to match Subaru’s Recall WTY-84 (NHTSA Campaign 18V772000). I checked my VIN and it currently shows no open recalls, but I’ve reviewed Subaru’s own documentation that lists…”
filed Jul 8, 2025
“I have been getting my 2014 Subaru Crosstrek serviced at Continental Subaru in Anchorage, Alaska for the last 4.5 years. I initially thought that they were an honest dealer/mechanic. I originally bought my Subaru in California and drove it up to Anchorage and it has been here ever since. My car…”
filed Feb 6, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other XV Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 XV Crosstrek | 13 | 17% |
| 2013 XV Crosstrek | 35 | 36% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.