2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek, 5% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The low beam headlights occasionally fail to work at night when the vehicle is in motion on city streets and highways, even though the switch is on. The car has running lights that function at all times. On the one hand, the combination allows other drivers to see us. On the other hand, it makes it barely possible for us to see lane marks and pedestrians.”
NHTSA complaint #11145287, filed 2018-11, 10 miles“The reverse camera intermittently does not work when it should. The Subaru service center replaced the audio unit 6 months ago when this concern first started to happen but the repair did not work since it still happens. The dealer & Subaru customer service support were not able to come to a resolution the 2nd time around for this problem. I have elected to leave the vehicle with the dealer for them to try and verify & diagnose but they refuse to keep it longer than one week. It is getting frustrating as when the camera is most needed, it does not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716362, filed 2015-05, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek. While driving the vehicle, the heating system became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the electrical wires in the air conditioning/heating system control unit were melted. The contact was informed that the air conditioning/heating unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 80,001.”
NHTSA complaint #11063084, filed 2018-01, 80,001 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10133522Mar 28, 2018This bulletin provides a repair procedure for replacing the foam cushion installed between the top front edge of the IP and the windshield glass. Use the supplied Service…
- 10131639Sep 20, 2016This bulletin announces a change to the procedure used in production of the rear door glass assembly. The bottom edge of the door glass is pressed into a metal channel lined with…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
20 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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