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Subaru XV CrossTrek VIN Check

NHTSA holds 264 owner complaints on the Subaru XV CrossTrek from 175 production runs; the worst run has 5, the typical one 1.5.

NHTSA complaint records · 264 complaints · 175 runs · 2013–2017 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported XV CrossTrek run is JF2GPAGC7E8 (2014 builds) with 5 complaints, 3.3× the typical run. Engine problems make up 19% of reports; 2014 is the worst model year at 1.6 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for XV CrossTrek model years 2013–2015.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Subaru XV CrossTrek has 175 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 8% of every XV CrossTrek complaint on file.

FIG.01·Subaru XV CrossTrek — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JF2GPAGC7E8••••••20145——
JF2GPACC4F8••••••20154——
JF2GPACC2E8••••••20144——
JF2GPBKC8EH••••••201441—
JF2GPAKC0D2••••••20134——
JF2GPAVC7D2••••••20134——
JF2GPAMC6F8••••••201541—
JF2GPACC8E8••••••20144——
JF2GPAVCXD2••••••20134——
JF2GPAVC0D2••••••20133——
JF2GPACC1E9••••••20143—1
JF2GPAGC8D2••••••201332—
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 163 XV CrossTrek runs has 3 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 59 XV CrossTrek VINs so far, most often 2014, 2015, 2013 builds; 6 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Subaru XV CrossTrek the gap between build years is 1.6×: a 2014 car draws 1.6 complaints per run, a 2017 one 1.

FIG.02·Subaru XV CrossTrek — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20171331
20151.481596
20141.685529
20131.695615
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2014 at 1.6 complaints per run; lightest is 2017 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 19% of everything Subaru XV CrossTrek owners report: Engine, 57 of 264 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Subaru XV CrossTrek — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine5742
Unknown Or Other561—
Power Train52——
Electrical System51—1
Service Brakes2681
Steering173—
Vehicle Speed Control178—
Air Bags176—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Subaru XV CrossTrek; the 3 below cover build years 2013 to 2015. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Subaru XV CrossTrek — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
15V366000Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Imminent Braking2015
18V772000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine2013
13V061000Electrical System2013
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

The XV CrossTrek against its rivals

The XV CrossTrek draws 1.5 complaints per production run; the Jeep Patriot 4.4 and the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.5. That is the lowest rate of the 3.

FIG.05·Subaru XV CrossTrek VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Subaru XV CrossTrek2641751.58%
Jeep Patriot3,0056824.43.9%
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport1,1524532.51.5%
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 264 reports on the Subaru XV CrossTrek, 8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Subaru XV CrossTrek — complaint severity
OutcomeSubaru XV CrossTrekAll vehicles
Complaints filed2641,115,966
Involved a crash21 (8%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire4 (1.5%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1158,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 38% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Subaru XV CrossTrek share of that is 264 complaints over 175 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.

Everything on the Subaru XV CrossTrek
Recalls6 campaignsFuel economy31 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems305 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices1,130 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2012–2015

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Subaru XV CrossTrek VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 264 NHTSA complaints from 175 XV CrossTrek runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which XV CrossTrek production run has the most complaints?

JF2GPAGC7E8, a 2014 build, with 5 complaints. The typical XV CrossTrek run has 1.5.

Which XV CrossTrek years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2014 is heaviest at 1.6 complaints per run and 2017 lightest at 1.

Does the XV CrossTrek get more complaints than the Jeep Patriot?

No: 1.5 complaints per production run for the XV CrossTrek against 4.4 for the Jeep Patriot.

How many XV CrossTrek complaints involve a crash?

8% of 264 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 4 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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