Used 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Consumer Reviews
Used XV Crosstrek for sale
Trading it In
TJ, 10/14/2018
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have only ever heard great things about Subarus. This was my first. I am trading it in with about 89K miles after 3 years due to frequency of repairs and lack of reliability. PROS: My crosstrek is comfortable, quite, great power, handles AMAZINGLY well in the snow (I’m a nurse and commute 100miles/day no matter the weather). It’s fun to drive, great on even class 4 roads. Spacious: I have gotten 2 kayaks in the back with the 2nd row put down and the trunk closed >75%. CONS: Problems I have had thus far include: radio repair (CD player randomly stopped working, Bluetooth always intermittent), replacing 3 brake calipers that seized up at different times in the last 9K miles (once having to tow it home over 50miles), having an intermittent unfixable problem that the dealership “could not replicate” where the key gets stuck in the ignition and you have to jam the shifter out of park, back into drive and then back into park and sometimes restart it once or twice to get the key out. I also had my break light switch go (covered under warenty at the time) but had to have the car towed back to the dealership on my way home from having it fixed when the new break light switch was not installed properly. That resulted in the breaks consistently being engaged and not being able to get the car out of 2nd gear on the highway (scary!). The dealership then tried to blame me with a weak excuse like that I “must park it where mice could get in it.” I had to remind them it got to the dealership just fine under its own power that time.... Overall, I was very disappointed with my local Subaru dealership’s service. And not just one dealership but two (I started getting some Subaru-specific repairs done at the second after a negative experience with the first). Oh, and other con: Subaru locks most things that require maintenance under the hood so your non-Subaru dealership mechanic cannot check things for you! Transmission fluid for example. For the record, my father also drives a Crosstrek after a good first year with mine. Of course, Subaru’s limited warenty ended before most problems started. My dad has loved his 2016 so far but the key is starting to do the same thing... I loved my 2015 but no longer have the time or money to keep up with the repairs while still making payments on it too. I need something more reliable for my commute that should handle highway driving better.
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Best small SUV out there
ccjust@bex.net, 08/03/2015
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
I tested every compatible vehicle out there for the past 4 months and the Subaru Crosstrek out performs all of them. The quality of the car, comfort, performance, and the best all-wheel drive system available. Drive every vehicle you are interested in and then go test the Crosstrek and you will be sold.
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Minnie Yonders, 10/23/2015
updated 04/27/2017
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
18 of 22 people found this review helpful
It took me almost one year to find the perfect car. Lots of research, and I decided to go with the Crosstrek 2015 with eyesight. Full tank of gas (REGULAR) will go 470 miles! Yes, you read that right! Initially I thought they made a mistake and sold me a hybrid because it saves so much gas! I love how it drives although it doesn't have much power. It really doesn't bother me. I drive approximately 250 miles/week to work. I only fill up my tank every 1 1/2 weeks. This is the best investment I've ever made!!
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Happy Subaru owner
Bill, 01/24/2016
updated 01/25/2017
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is perfect for my commute. 75 miles a day. I've learned to drive it, and get decent fuel mileage. This might be the 1st vehicle that I've purchased that may not have to take in for warranty repairs. Also bought my wife a new escape awhile back. Which is also a good vehicle. But the cross trek is more fun to drive, Took it to Cimarron New Mexico this summer. Fun to drive in the mountains was averaging 33mpg. So it does better in high elevations. Put a Yakima basket on top. Packed everything in bass pro waterproof bags. No issues with room. Still totally happy. And no warranty concerns as of yet
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Mechanically sound but technologically deficient
Bryan, 01/29/2017
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Vehicle has been very reliable and dependable. Good performance in the snow. Decent MPG. Easy to change oil. Technology is very poor though. Text message and e-mail display fails to work most of the time. "EyeSight" active safety system has far too many false alarms and is more of an annoyance than useful. "EyeSight" frequently turns off due to inclement weather, leaving two very bright indicators on the dash. System takes a long time to scan for music on USB devices, and has to do it on every start up, even if the USB device was left plugged in. Steering wheel has four audio buttons on the same rocker switch, leading to pressing wrong controls unintentionally. Remote start system is an awful design. Remote start, as added to keyless entry system, does not reach more than 40 feet. And after remote starting, the vehicle turns off when the door is opened. Who thought that was a good idea? Also honks main horn when remote starting, real great for the neighbors. Rear defrost does not turn on with remote start, which is silly because that is mainly used during winter. Vehicle could also use a more powerful engine option and a better sound system option. Small annoying delay when shifting from reverse to drive. Gas latch is in a terrible location on the floor of the driver side. Prone to collecting dirt and debris, unless you have a floor mat that covers it.
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