Our subaru crosstrek recently had a sensor issue causing the car to think it wasn't in park when it was in fact in park. This caused the ignition to not release the key properly, which meant you could not leave the car unless you left the key in the ignition and didn't lock it. This is apparently a common problem on subarus based on talking with service reps and searching the internet. Why this has not been recalled, I am not sure. The repair for this little sensor was quite expensive. $449.00
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek electrical complaints
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My car is currently using a large amount of oil. I've had to put in about 1.5 quarts of oil about 2 times between oil changes. The horn has also stopped working in some positions (thinking this is likely the clockspring). My car currently has about 106k miles on it.
The horn does not function when the steering wheel is aligned straight with the wheels and the vehicle is stationary or moving however when you turn the steering wheel to the left the horn will function. "subaru has already issued a recall in australia for problems related to manufacturing defect in the steering column that could lead to a short circuit, which would disable control of the wipers, headlights, horn, driver's airbag and features actuated through the multi-function steering wheel, such as cruise control, audio system and mobile phone connectivity". Models affected in this recall included impreza and crosstrek xv years 2012-2014, and forester models built in 2013 and 2014. No recalls have been issued in the u.s related to the steering and/or controls (apart from the takata recalls)
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru xv crosstrek. While driving at an unknown speed and attempting to adjust the air conditioner, the motor seized without warning. The contact mentioned that the fan failed to work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the heater blower control power plug shorted and melted the connector. As a result, the heater blower needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 106,454.
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