Since I got this car , the engine over heated frequently. Engine oil mixed in the coolant. At 20 MPH the engine started make the vibrant noise. The power train is not good for this vehicule. I went to subaru ,3340 oakton st skokie,il for inspection, it is like others peoples had the same problems like me. Also nothing is guaranteed if you want to spend the money to fixed or replaced the engine. The engine over heated frequently was the main problems and issues for this vehicule.
The worst 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek 137
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is an update announcement regarding the TechShare & NorthStar Integration
- This announcement provides information on the connected services platform for Subaru EVs.
- This bulletin provides a step-by-step diagnostic procedure for resolving Remote Engine Start (RES)...
- This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but...
- This announcement provides information on DCM replacememts due to a parasitic draw.
- This announcement provides information on an outage affecting the Subaru Select Monitor 5 application.
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the availability of ThreeBond 1216J (SOA868V9640) designed for...
- This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
What 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving approximately 20-30mph foot on the break I was making a right turn into a parking lot and the steering stopped working. Car was still running but steering was dead no warning lights were lit on the dash after about 4 seconds the steering came back to normal. This is the second time this happened to me. I purchased the subaru new it has 7,220 miles on it. The first time it happened same scenario car had about 5k miles on it. Thought it was a fluke didn't think nothing of it until today it happened on a busy road luckily I was able to keep the car under control. Talked to dealer they need the issue to be constant to do anything. Tried to duplicate issue and it will not it happens when it wants to but this is a big safety issue.
Rear view camera is malfunctioning. Randomly will come on while driving and will not go off. This prevents you from being able to use the hands free phone system. Unable to make it duplicate it when take it to dealer. However, I did get it on video. Took it to dealer and they said there was an update and that they loaded the update to the computer. However, it continues to do it. Just started this a couple days ago. The vehicle is over one year old. It happens when stationary and/or in motion.
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Questions about the 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Is the 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek, fewer than a typical XV Crosstrek model year.
What is the 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek year score?
The 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Subaru XV Crosstrek: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Subaru XV Crosstrek have the most electrical problems?
The Subaru XV Crosstrek model years with the most electrical complaints are 2014 (20 complaints), 2015 (15 complaints) and 2013 (14 complaints).
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