Used 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Consumer Reviews
Used XV Crosstrek for sale
disappointed
sholescurtis, 03/24/2013
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 16 people found this review helpful
Since this is my first Subaru, I feel I may not have a good understanding of what to expect. I am quite disappointed by the car after only having it about six weeks. I am barely getting 20 mpg, far less than advertised, and one of the major reasons I purchased this car. I do find the engine extremely loud and bothersome but again, this may be characteristic of a Subaru? I feel it definitely lacks power but I was willing to sacrifice that for decent mpg, which is why I am frustrated beyond belief. I would seriously reconsider purchasing another and yet I realize that anyone I know that's owned a Subaru, loves them.
Don't bother buying
luism2013, 11/17/2014
updated 11/26/2017
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Car consumes way to much oil for a brand new car. Never thought I would spend so much on just oil. Spend more time getting oil for the car then I do getting gas. My oil light came on right after I purchased the vehicle and had the dealer see what was wrong they said it was just low. After topping it off I began my trip home and on an empty road the oil light came on had to drive it several hundred me to get oil. Took it in to a dealer and say the car normally burns 1 quart every 1200 miles. You do an oil change every 7000 miles that's 5-6 quarts of oil at 10 bucks a quart. Never had any problems. So with other vehicles first and last subaru I personally buy. Also the car over revs. 20171125, traded in my car after problems continued. Got my engine replace after finally failing there oil consumption test this was around the end of 2015. About 1 year and some change the transmission started acting up it would shift so we took it in and luckily the recall on the transmission happen so we got it replaced, this was about mid 2017. October 2017 the transmission starting acting up again. Also i nothing the handing wasn’t as stiff as it use to be. We just couldn’t trust or rely on the crosstrek anymore. We are super happy with our new VW jetta!!
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Buyer Beware! - engine failure at 87k miles!
dontbuysubaru, 04/20/2019
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
My vehicle, purchased brand new, under 7 years old, with only 87K miles on it completely failed. The short block failed, alternator went, etc. etc. etc. (11K in damage) with ZERO warning. Was regularly serviced, never indicated any issues. I would not recommend this car to anyone! Before you buy, google "Subaru XV Crosstrek 2013 oil consumption" Subaru is doing NOTHING to help me except offering $2,500 towards another SUBARU. Do yourself a favor, spend a little more money on something that won't fail you.
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Fun & Economical
pete141, 12/31/2012
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Am new to the Subaru line - was intrigued by the looks of the Crosstrek. Didn't look like a station wagon or any of the other suv-ish crossovers out on the market today. Lots of pick-up when accelerating onto the highway & changing lanes-enough for my needs anyways. Highway ride is smooth. Have not had to fill the tank yet so can't comment on the gas mileage - although am hoping that it comes in around the advertised 25-28 range for mostly city driving. The AWD did well in the recent wintry mix of a few inches. Never lost traction and went up hills with no problems at all.
Fun to Drive, but not on long drives
bobjeeps, 03/16/2014
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 20 people found this review helpful
Very fun to drive, handles very well around corners, has a very good solid feeling. Easy to get in and out of and to park. Well laid out control panel. Love the looks of the car, I get allot of complements everywhere I go. I'm getting about 26,27 mpg mix driving.