Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Reliability Problems

XV Crosstrek Hybrid owners have made 10 complaints over 2 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 8th in overall reliability out of 17 Subaru models, with real engine and wheels concerns.

3 Common Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Problems

A list of some of the most common issues XV Crosstrek Hybrid owners have to deal with.

  1. Rodents Chew Subaru's Soy Wires

    Rodents just can't resist the soy-derived wire coatings used in many Subaru vehicles. The chewed up wires are costing owners hundreds, and sometimes thousands of dollars in repairs but Subaru, like other automakers, insists this isn't a def…

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  2. Subaru EyeSight Problems

    Subaru's EyeSight technology has been known to fall asleep on the job, particularly in bad weather driving. And while newer versions have improved, the system is generally regarded as bulky and an overly expensive upgrade on higher trim lev…

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What XV Crosstrek Hybrid Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

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XV Crosstrek Hybrid Generations

Generations are groups of model years where few, if any, changes were made to the vehicle which means their model years tend to break in similar ways. The XV Crosstrek Hybrid has 1 generation available in North American markets.

XV Crosstrek Hybrid Key Numbers

  1. 10 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 57 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

XV Crosstrek Hybrid Class-Action Lawsuits

The XV Crosstrek Hybrid has been named as a class vehicle in the following lawsuits.

  • Sampson, et al., v. Subaru of America, Inc., et al.

    1. Case Filed

      A Subaru class action lawsuit includes 2013-2021 vehicles equipped with automatic emergency braking (AEB), which includes pre-collision braking and reverse automatic braking. Additionally, the lawsuit includes 2013-2021 Subaru vehicles equipped with lane keep assist (LKA).

Recent XV Crosstrek Hybrid News

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  1. Subaru has been sued over its use of a soy-based wire coating, which one owner claims is attracting rodents and leading to thousands of dollars in damage.

    Plaintiff Joy Diane Shuey says she purchased a new 2015 Subaru Forester, but about a month later she took the SUV back to the dealer because of a fuel odor and an illuminated check engine light.…

    keep reading article "Soy Vey! Hawaiian Lawsuit Says Subaru’s Soy-Based Wire Coatings Are Getting Chewed Up"

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