2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The clutch throw out bearing and clutch needs to be replaced at 54,000 miles because of failure. This is a $2000 repair! This is a KNOWN issue, why isn’t this a recall?”
filed Nov 23, 2021
“On June 11, 2021, my wife and I were driving our 2014 Subaru Crosstrek (120,000 miles) from Milwaukee to Manitowish Waters, WI. About 20 miles north of Milwaukee on I-41 Northbound, my wife was driving at 70 mph when suddenly we both noticed a strong lurching from the CVT transmission. This was…”
filed Aug 5, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
SubaruNet Announcement (R · Other · issued May 4, 2026This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.
03-97-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2026
Power Train problems in other XV Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 XV Crosstrek | 17 | 22% |
| 2013 XV Crosstrek | 21 | 22% |
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.