2014 Subaru Crosstrek problems: recalls, complaints and whether this is a year to avoid

Which recalls cover the 2014?

Take the campaign number to any franchised Subaru dealer. Recall repairs are free with no mileage or ownership limit, and they follow the car rather than the owner, so a used 2014 with an unrepaired campaign is a free repair you can claim. How recalls work.

Recall text is abridged from the NHTSA record. Search the campaign number at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the full notice and affected VIN ranges.

What do owners report on the Subaru Crosstrek?

Across every Subaru Crosstrek year, not the 2014 alone — NHTSA does not split component totals by model year.

• Unknown or Other — 60 reports
• Visibility/Wiper — 35 reports
• Electrical System — 27 reports
• Exterior Lighting — 16 reports

Which other Subaru Crosstrek years should you compare?

2017 Subaru Crosstrek → · All Subaru Crosstrek years

If you are deciding between years, the Subaru Crosstrek page carries the full run with the component breakdown. Before money changes hands, run the VIN for open recalls and read the inspection checklist — ten minutes in the seller’s driveway finds most of what matters.