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2014 Subaru Crosstrek repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (2%)

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2014 Subaru Crosstrek electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (78%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Subaru Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L H4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

5000 mi The car sat in the airport long-term garage for 6 days and was dead as a doornail when I returned. Had to get it jumped. Dealer found no drain on the battery and everything checked out fine. Update: happened again a year later. 
28000 mi This is the second time the cranking battery was dead when the car was left for more than three days. This is a hybrid. The car was towed "dead" to the dealer. They found nothing but replaced the battery. It works now, but for how long? 
33000 mi

US $264
Hybrid system was not going into EV mode. Replace Start/Stop AGM battery. 
24200 mi Bad key fob, replaced under warranty 

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2014 Subaru Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

36000 mi Heard a squealing sound when AC was running and noticed water leaking into the interior underneath the glove box. Dealer cleared a clog in a hose to fix the water leakage (not covered under warranty) and replaced the AC compressor under warranty. 
89000 mi Air conditioning o-ring leaking 
95000 mi

US $35
Replaced blower motor resistor board 
73000 mi

US $150
OEM battery failed my load test and was cranking slow. I replaced battery. 
21700 mi Engine hard to start. Engine turns over many times, but does not start. Once started, it sputters a few times. Diagnoses from dealer was that the battery was low on charge and needed replacing, under warranty. 
52514 mi

C $250
AC recharge. No leaks found. 
30000 mi Noticed AC was making intermittent hissing and only got cool slowly. Rapidly deteriorated. Coil in dash was found to have leak after second trip after recharge on first trip. 
10000 mi Intermittently had no picture on radio when reverse was selected. Back up camera Replaced. 
38000 mi Tire pressure monitor died, replaced 
31000 mi

US $20
30K maintenance - all ok except front driver side fog light/headlight needed replacement 
38000 mi

US $135
went for an oil change - was told battery was failing. 
3700 mi Radio ordered due to rear view camera working intermittently. Camera view displays on radio unit 
4000 mi New radio ordered for camera issue. Concern still present Reverse camera issue still present, dealer could not verify even after I showed them a picture of the concern. Dealer contacted Subaru Tech line with no success. Dealer did not note in their comments that a picture of the problem was present 
10000 mi

US $105
Intermittent reverse camera operation. 3rd time @ dealer with no successful repair. Initial repair several months ago, the Nav unit was replaced but the problem is still occuring Intermittent reverse camera operation. 3rd time @ dealer with no successful repair. Initial repair several months ago, the Nav unit was replaced but the problem is still occuring 
11000 mi Reverse Camera inop. Took it in 3 times to dealer & they are now replacing the Camera. They state if the Camera does not solve the issue then the wiring harness will need to be replaced Dealer finally replaced rear view camera. So far, camera issue has not occurred. 

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2014 Subaru Crosstrek 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

78000 mi

US $20
Problem with brake light switch which caused ABS, VDC and hill assist lights to come on and cruise control to stop working. Replaced it with a redesigned switch. 
116000 mi The headlight indicator dash light burned out. It is an LED on the instrument panel circuit board and can’t be replaced 

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2014 Subaru Crosstrek Electrical Problems

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