Used 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Consumer Reviews
Used XV Crosstrek for sale
I love most things about this car
cdough, 04/06/2015
updated 10/06/2017
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I do love everything about this car, except it burned oil so badly starting with the first 6000 miles! After almost 40k miles, Subaru FINALLY replaced the short block, but it only changed my oil consumption from 1qt. every ~1800 miles to 1qt. every ~4000-4500 miles. :/ I also had to have both of my rear wheel bearings replaced before 75k miles! Although I don't live on the best of roads, they should last a lot longer than that! Otherwise, everything else about the car is AWESOME and I would purchase a Subaru again knowing that my husband's 2016 Crosstrek has had NO issues with oil, etc.
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Love my subaru
cgoodall, 08/27/2013
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Crosstrek in January, 2013. Thus far, I have 16,000 miles of mostly highway driving (probably a 75/25 split) and am averaging 32-33 MPG with the automatic transmission. Though it doesn't have exceptional power or acceleration. what do you expect from a 4 cylinder motor? While the synthetic oil is certainly more expensive, you don't need to change oil except every 7,500 miles (some say 10,000 miles). This makes it roughly comparable to annual oil costs with regular oil. I have gone many places that a regular 2 WD sedan would never have taken me.
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wind noise
rondo320, 06/19/2013
updated 08/26/2019
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 27 people found this review helpful
Do not buy this vehicle if you plan to drive on highways at 75 mph or above. At that speed with a headwind or crosswind you will get a horrendous noise that seems to be coming from the headliner. Listening to this for several hours on the highway will require you to reassess the wisdom of driving a Crosstrek on a road trip. The dealer can't duplicate it because the speed limit in the vicinity is 65 mph and the noise is at 75 or above. Thanks a lot Subaru! Nothing but Subarus since 1982 but that is going to change. Update: Had to replace my windshield because a rock hit it. No more noise. It was the original windshield seal that was defective and caused the noise.
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carscientious, 01/11/2013
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 39 people found this review helpful
The Crosstrek "limited" offers only two stereo head units-the standard unit w/o Satellite capability and the NAV system with SAT. As satellite users for several years, we made a dreadful mistake in buying this SUV without making sure the "Limited" version had SAT. Adding a mobile car unit is "cheesy" and takes up more room especially if you have a "Garmin" on the dash. An aftermarket unit can be quite pricey and can range $500-$1800 including installation. Our local Subaru dealer quoted $4500 for a new Subaru factory NAV system if available and requiring a new antenna if wiring is possible. Would have given up leather seats for cloth in order to get SAT. :-(
3 ttansmissions within 4 1/2 yrs
AC, 11/02/2018
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
First transmission replaced at 35,000 miles. 2nd transmission 6 months later. My second subaru but probably my last. VERY disappointed with this model. Previous subaru was a forrester. I have NO confidence in this vehicle now.
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