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Subaru Xv Crosstrek Hybrid problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Xv Crosstrek Hybrid from 2014 to 2015: 14 owner complaints and 0 recalls across 2 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2014 (10), 2015 (4). Best fuel economy: 31 mpg combined (2015).

Subaru Xv Crosstrek Hybrid
Photo: Kk027 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Body & structure3
Other / unknown3
Electrical3
Visibility/Wiper2
Brakes1
Exterior lights1
Suspension1
Visibility (wipers, glass)1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201401030
20150431

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Subaru Xv Crosstrek Hybrid?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2014 (10), 2015 (4).

How many recalls has the Subaru Xv Crosstrek Hybrid had?

Across 2014–2015, NHTSA lists 0 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).