2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek engine complaints

Filed Mar 27, 2017 · Engine · 1,000 miles · PA

Every few months the engine drops to an idle state for at lease one second just after accelerator pedal is pressed. So when expecting power for urgent acceleration, there is initial momentary power, propelling the car onto a busy road, for example, then engine RPM drops to idle and car stops accelerating for a second or more before power starts to return. This usually will occur several times over the course of a few days and then clears up by itself for another few months before the hazard reoccurs. Returned to the dealership numerous times and they say if the mechanic can't repeat the problem, there is nothing subaru can do. The car has exhibited this problem since new. At one point I found that it seemed that cell phone emi coupling into the car's wiring harness had made the problem worse. In that case the engine would drop to an idle for up to three seconds and would occur more frequently. To date no components have been replaced by subaru. At this point I would like subaru to buy back the car because of this cyclical safety hazard, where the engine unexpectedly yet infrequently drops to an idle state. I've got about 21 pages of email correspondence with subaru regarding this problem and and they have yet to offer any plan of action.

Filed Aug 14, 2016 · Engine · 8,300 miles · NC

Engine shut off without warning while running. First time the vehicle was running and stopped at a traffic light when it completely shut off. No check engine light or other warning lights to indicate a problem. The vehicle then immediately restarted with no issue. A week later (after numerous problem free trips), the engine shut off again without warning while driving 35 to 40 MPH down the road. Was able to coast to the side. Again it restarted without problem, but the engine did not sputter or give any other indication it was about to shut off. Again, no warning lights on the dash indicating a problem. Following both times the engine cut off without warning, the next time the car was shut off and then a restart was attempted, the keyless ignition would not work but after several attempts, the green light would appear in the push start button and the car would start. Car has been at the dealer for over 20 days. They have indicated the problem has happened multiple times to a mechanic but they cannot determine the cause.

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Engine · 7,215 miles · CA

I was driving my car on I-405 north bount when the engine faltered . I kept accelerateing but the car lost speed and made a hi raving sound . I was really scared as the cars behind had to reduce speed fast to prevent rear ending me . I exited the 405 freeway on burbank - I contuned home to north hollywood at a very slow speed , under 10mph . With my hazard lights on . It was a frightening experience . The next day my husband took it to the dealer with the same difficulties .