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2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek has 9 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek

Engine
19
Powertrain
19
Other
15
Electrical
10
Steering
9
Wheels
5
Airbags
4
Speed Control
4
Visibility
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 9, 2021STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe stall led to a collision, bent cam shaft and need for total engine repair.
Dec 9, 2021STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMinvolved in a collision, possibly related to the stall issues mentioned in the collision. Reported ...
Jul 7, 2021STEERINGThe contact owns a 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the stee...
May 29, 2020STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAFTER PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM IGNITION, KEY GETTING STUCK IN IGNITION....
Oct 25, 2017STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE HORN DOES NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ALIGNED STRAIGHT WITH THE WHEELS AND THE VEHIC...
Feb 21, 2015STEERINGWE WENT SKIING WITH OUR KIDS LAST SATURDAY. THERE WAS AN ICE STORM THE NIGHT BEFORE AND THE ROADS WE...
Jan 1, 2015STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2013 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK. CUSTOMER SAYS VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUS ISSUES AND CAN'T GET THEM FIXED BECAUSE...
Jan 4, 2014STEERINGAFTER PARKING THE CAR IN -18 DEGREE AIR TEMPERATURE, FOR ONLY 20 MINUTES, THE POWER STEERING STOPPE...
Dec 30, 2013STEERINGMY WIFE AND I USED TO LOVE THIS CAR BUT......WHILE DRIVING MY RELATIVELY NEW 2013 CROSSTREK 11,000 M...

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