2014 Subaru Crosstrek Problems, Recalls & Reliability
136 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 51/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 60,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2014 sits among all Crosstrek years
What owners report
“Break lights are on, but do not light up when breaking. Changed break lights with many different bulbs, but same problem occurs. Not lighting up when breaking.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Crosstrek
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 86 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 59,800 miles. Half of those reports fall between 32,000 and 90,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
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. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake…
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
370 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2014 Crosstrek TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
The 2014 Subaru Crosstrek drew 136 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 51/100, scored against the model's worst year (2019).
What are the most common 2014 Subaru Crosstrek problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek are electrical (26 complaints), other (22), and transmission & drivetrain (20).
At what mileage do 2014 Subaru Crosstrek problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Subaru Crosstrek problems around 59,800 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 32,000 and 90,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.