At approximately 64k miles our xv crosstrek began emitting a loud hum from the rear and our gas mileage decreased significantly (18 mpg). when we took it into our mechanic, he found that the rear hubs were dangerously degraded and that the rear differential was failing. in his opinion, failure of those systems at only 64k miles suggested a design or part defect.
I was accelerating while merging onto a freeway when the engine rpms suddenly dropped and the car slowed way down. fortunately, the traffic was light, and the cars behind me on the on-ramp and on the freeway were able to avoid my car as i pulled to the shoulder. fortunately there was a wide, clear shoulder to pull onto as i tried to figure out what was happening. i shifted into manual mode and attempted to upshift. i don't know if this had any effect or if the problem resolved spontaneously, but i was able to resume driving.
The key gets stuck when you turn off the car. you have to turn it on and put it in gear and try again. sonetimes it takes one try and sometimes up to 20. please help. we cant leave it in the car because the battery will drain. is there a recall coming for this? the technician said they see this a lot but ours is the worst they've seen. its been happening for about a month.
Took my vehicle in for a recall service for the engine valve spring. after the service was completed and with a little over a hundred miles driven since the service, my engine stopped while at a red. after restarting the car, my engine light has come on.
65000 miles just over the warranty i had to replace both 2 axels and 2 cv joints and $4000 later i am told we have to now replace the transmission because it stalled out slipped while i was trying to turn onto a busy road with my children in the car. i bought this car used at 46000 miles for 17200 in july 2017. i didn't think these types of problems existed in low mileage cars. i've owned a volvo i drove for 164,000 miles never had to replace an axel or transmission, my honda cr-v i drove for over 100,000 miles with no issues at all. i wanted a subaru because i heard great things about them i thought i did my research didn't think i'd be paying large amounts of money to fix it while i was still paying a car payment on the thing. i'm very disappointed and scared for the safety of myself and my children but who has another $3000 to throw into a car that i already put $4000 into not to mention the $10,000 i still owe on it. thought i was making an investment instead i am afraid to drive my car and don't have the money to fix it and severely disappointed. i contacted subaru customer service because i read in for a magazine that they extended the warranty on the continuous variable transmissions in my make and model however i cant find it stated on any subaru website or when i search the vin number. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jensen/2017/07/07/facing-complaints-subaru-offers-extended-warranties-on-1-5-million-vehicles/#9c54f0e79dc8
My 2013 subaru xv crosstrek was purchased brand new in september 2013. within 65k miles i had to replace the cv joint on both front wheels (issue was indicated by a clicking sound from the wheel when turning right or left). again, at around 120k miles i had to replace them both, and now, a third time at 182k miles. after doing much research this is a common issue on the xv crosstrek that is not related to driving conditions, road conditions, or due to physical damage to the part or vehicle. each of the times the cv joint was replaced the boot was intact, which indicates that it is a faulty part or assembly rather than damage occurring to the wheel. each of these repairs costs approximately $500 at the dealership (per wheel) and is not covered under warranty. the number of complaints regarding this should require subaru of america to voluntarily recall or repair this part free of charge. additionally, if this part fails while the vehicle is in motion, severe transmission damage will result and an accident is likely. my experience with my first subaru has been nothing but expensive, and burdensome repairs to a car which is supposed to have the "lowest cost of ownership" as they advertise to consumers.
When i start my car or randomly while i am driving the warning lights for my automatic braking system, traction control, and hill assist turn on. when this happens, my gear shifter locks up and when i press the brakes the rear lights don't illuminate while these warning lights are active. i have an automatic transmission. the warning lights activate randomly, whether i'm stationary or in motions, regardless of setting.
Cv joint & front axel i have had to replace my front axels twice now in my crosstrek. once at 36k miles and again at 59k. both times i diagnosed the issue when i heard a clicking noise on sharp turns. i brought the vehicle in for repair at the dealership on both occasions as well. the crosstrek online forums have listed many stories like mine, with people reporting the same issue of needing to replace their axels prematurely. the average lifespan of an axel is normally closer to 100k+ miles. i do not off road, i drive city streets at the speed limit. i see no other reason for this issue other than poor design/defect.
I bought my 2013 subaru xv crosstrek in nov 2012 as a result of reviewing subaru's high safety rating and reading their symmetrical all-wheel drive system. i still enjoy the car very much and have driven about 86,640 miles. i serviced my car at my local subaru dealer to stay on top of the manufacturer' recommended maintenance schedule. however, i am concerned about 2 problems i encountered.in the last 9 months. at 58,223 miles (june 2015) i took my car to into the dealer for its routine oil change and tire rotation. i explained i've been hearing a clicking noise in the front when turning left. after their inspection of the problem, they explained that the left front axle has a torn boot. fortunately, my warranty covered the replacement axle. in mar 2016 (at approximately 86k miles on the odometer) i heard a similar clicking sound coming from the front of the car when turning right or left. i took it to the dealer for service. this time it was my right axle that had to be replaced due to a worn out joint at the wheel end of my right axle. i have never had an issue with a broken axle and especially 2 broken axles. i used to drive a toyota 4 runner 2 wheel drive and drove it about 310k miles. i passed it to my son since it still runs well and never broke an axle. i decided to review my service record back in june 2014 again for the left broken axle and it states "verified concern found noise coming from left front axle no boots torn. prior to this, i texted my service person and asked what boot was torn, not knowing my service records says no boots were torn. i was told he would check and get back to me. meanwhile, i am disappointed that both axles broke on a new car and now learned that other drivers experienced simiilar axle replacements. the 2nd issue is that the rear end of the car abruptly kicks to the right when driving over ice above 45mph.
Recently, with only 60,434 miles (and actually a little before this), the axle had to be replaced on my 2013 crosstrek subaru. i was told that this was due to bad roads. but, after having owned many cars, never has an axle had to be replaced. i am writing because there is another owner of a 2013 crosstrek who had the same issue, noted on this website and was given the same excuse that i was. clearly, there is a problem mechanically with these axles. in fact, their advertisement for the crosstrek shows the vehicle on a bumpy dirt road. there is a problem here.
This car is absolutely scary on ice or snow. it may have a design flaw or something like that, but is extremely unstable on ice or snow. when you hit a patch of ice, the awd system pushes the tail out and makes the car feel like it will spin out. on roads where others are progressing in complete control, this car is going 40 with flashers on with the driver hanging on for dear life. this needs to be investigated before someone gets killed. *tr
2013 subaru xv crosstrek. customer says vehicle has numerous issues and can't get them fixed because vehicle is not under warranty. *ta the consumer stated the vehicle lacked power, the steering pulled severely to the right, the brakes felt spongy and it often felt as though, the vehicle would not stop. when the windshield wipers were on, the brakes vibrated. *jb
The vehicle has a continuously variable transmission. when approaching a stop light or stop sign i remove my foot from the gas pedal and then the vehicle starts to slow down. when the engine rpm's reach around 1400 rpm the vehicle quits slowing down and continues forward at what ever speed it is at. the car may not be accelerating but it feels like it is because it quits slowing down. if i touch the brake a bit the engine again slows down until it reaches the idle rpm of about 750. on several occasions i have had to quickly hit the brakes to avoid hitting the vehicle in from of me. i purchased the vehicle in minnesota and noticed the problem within the first week but didn't pursue it until i got to texas as this is where the vehicle will be kept. the texas subaru service found no diagnostic codes and drove the vehicle with me and noticed what i did. the texas subaru service manager had me drive a 2014 and it does the same thing but seems to start slowing down again once it has done the acceleration at 1400 rpm for a second or two. they opened a tech line case file but say there is nothing else they can do. i feel this is a safety issue that will cause an accident, maybe not for me as i now keep my foot on the brake whenever slowing down, but certainly for others. *tr