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2014 Subaru Crosstrek MPG
25–30 mpg combined across 3 EPA-rated versions. Best: XV Crosstrek Hybrid AWD (AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 29 city / 32 hwy / 30 combined; lowest: XV Crosstrek AWD (2.0L 4-cyl, M5) at 25.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XV Crosstrek Hybrid AWD (Hybrid) | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 29 | 32 | 30 | $2,250 |
| XV Crosstrek AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| XV Crosstrek AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | M5 | AWD | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
How it compares
- 2014 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD: class average 21.8 mpg over 100 versions; best Crosstrek +8.2 (#1).
- 2013: 28 mpg best (+2 for 2014).
- 2015: 31 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $2,250–$2,700 a year ($450 difference).
- 2027 model: 29 mpg best (−1).
Safety
107 owner complaints: Electrical System 22, Unknown Or Other 20, Power Train 20, Service Brakes 14. Crashes 11, fires 2, injuries 7.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | 19% |
| Power Train | 20 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 13% |
| Engine | 13 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 7% |
| Steering | 7 | 7% |
Recent owner reports: Electrical System
“Brake light switch failure. Triggering traction control warning light, hill assist warning light, and abs warning light, and disables cruise control. There was previously a recall (NUMBER: WUE-90 NHTSA ID: 19V-149) for the brake light switch for Subaru models with my production date included, but because Hybrid Crosstrek models were not included, it will not be replaced under recall.”
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek on May 22, 2026. The sale was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was recorded at 77,441. The contact later purchased a CARFAX report which was reported at 214,767 in February 2026. The contact reported the information to the local authorities.”
“When attempting to put the car in park, the key will not release and is stuck. Incident happens often in recent past days. Key will not release from ignition.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are listed for 2014.