TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH TO MAKE A THREE POINT TURN, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF REVERSE. THE CONTACT CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND HE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OUT OF REVERSE AFTER A LOT OF MANEUVERING. THE CONTACT PROCEEDED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THEY WERE …
2015 subaru XV CrossTrek powertrain problems
moderate 22 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
22
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
WHILE ON A VERY SLIGHT DOWNSLOPE, WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK, THE VEHICEL ROLLED DOWN THE HILL WITH NO ONE IN IT. HAD I BEEN STANDING IN FRONT OF IT, I WOULD HAVE BEEN RUN OVER.
Driving at night on interstate approximately 70 mph using adaptive cruise control. Suddenly engine revs higher and car slows down. Cruise control deactivates. Applying gas cause the engine to rev but car continues to slows down. Pulled to side of interstate. Infotainment system screen flashes to black then back on. Turned car off and back on again and behaved normally. Was able to continue …
Several components' issues and scheduled to take back to Subaru dealer on 12/16/2022. Several times after parking car and getting back in, when shifting to 1st gear to take off, the car goes in reverse instead of forward. Rear backup camera sporadically works. Tire pressure light came on and won't turn off. Front end shakes when braking dealer said it was new brakes, but still happening. Front pas…
CV JOINTS WENT BAD AROUND 100,000 MILES WHEN WARRANTY EXPIRED. ALL FREEWAY DRIVING, EVEN THO CAR WAS PURCHASED FOR MORE OFF ROAD/UNPACKED ROAD USE, WHICH HASN'T HAPPENED MUCH. GUESS IF I DID USE IT MORE OFF ROAD THIS WLD HAVE HAPPENED EARLIER & BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE.
I have owned this vehicle since 2018 and at random times on the highway the engine will lose power and the car will drift to a halt. No warning signs beforehand and this has happened at various stages of highway drives. Pressing the accelerator will only cause the car to slow more. After each time I have had it towed to the nearest Subaru dealership and they cannot find any issues. I have read…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2015 subaru XV CrossTrek?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 22 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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