2014 Subaru Crosstrek
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2014: 16 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 132 |
| 2017 | 94 |
| 2018 | 195 |
| 2019 | 286 |
| 2020 | 71 |
| 2021 | 115 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 119 |
| 2025 | 47 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
7 of 16 total reports mention: power train.
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Automobile was taken to have an oil change and when car was attempted to drive out there was a slippage of the drive train. I stopped and had the car carried to a mechanic that I trusted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-17
Vehicle speed control
2 of 16 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek. While the contact was attempting to park the vehicle, the engine suddenly revved and the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a concrete barrier. The dealer (Della Subaru, 5105 U.S.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-14
I was driving on the turnpike, all my dash lights went on, & the car started bucking like an unbroken horse at 70 miles an hour while I was surrounded by tractor trailers. I managed to get home by switching the car to manual shifting.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-07
Service brakes
2 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes.
Exterior lighting
2 of 16 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
Engine
2 of 16 total reports mention: engine.
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On November 11TH, 2017 at 12:30AM a police officer woke us up to inform us that our had spontaneously caught on fire. The vehicle was parked on a city street, turned off, and not moving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-11
Also filed under Electrical system
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-04-15Exterior lighting19V149000 Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Subaru Crosstrek — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V149000 · Exterior lighting
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.