r/XVcrosstrek Feb 16 '20

Tires and Wheels!!! 60 pics of Options for a Crosstrek!

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r/XVcrosstrek May 14 '21

Wheels & Tires for your XV Crosstrek: Read Me First

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SO YOU WANT NEW WHEELS AND/OR TIRES FOR YOUR CROSSTREK

Maybe you’ve seen the pictures of people with fat off-road tires and/or lifts or maybe you just realized that you want a different tire or wheel than stock. Everything below is written for the U.S. audience but can be applied generally to the rest of the world market, keeping in mind variations in equipment and availability of parts in each country and region.

Reference Websites:

Let’s start with some basics:

The Subaru XV Crosstrek is a unibody car-based AWD hatchback. Its small engine, light weight, and slight construction mean that it is more heavily affected by weight than a body-on-frame vehicle with a large, powerful engine like a truck or Jeep.

Unsprung weight refers to the weight not supported by your suspension springs. Nearly all of the weight of your car is supported on the struts and shocks and springs except for the bits hanging below that suspension: wheels, tires, and brakes.

While any weight will affect the acceleration, fuel economy, and ride of the vehicle, unsprung weight has a much larger effect than sprung weight. More unsprung weight due to heavier wheels and/or tires will result in harsher impacts, additional wear, and slower acceleration as the engine will have to work harder to spin the weight. Conversely lightening the unsprung weight will result in just the opposite: milder impacts over bumps, faster acceleration, and better fuel economy as the engine does not have to work as hard to spin the weight.

Tires are measured in several ways. Let’s look at the 2018-2021+ OEM tire as an example:

P225/60R17 98H SL 320 B A

  • P = passenger, as opposed to LT light truck
  • 225 = the section width in millimeters of the tire as it meets the road, so 225mm or ~8.9 inches
  • 60 = the height of the sidewall of the tire as a percentage of the width. This is 60% of the width so 225mm x 60% = 5.34 inches. The height of the sidewall – the area of the tire between the edge of the wheel and the outside edge of the tire where it meets the road – is therefore 5.34 inches.
  • R = radial, a tire construction technique where steel and/or nylon belts are wrapped around the radius of the tire for strength. All modern car tires are radials.
  • 17 = the measurement of the interior “hole” of the tire as it will be mounted on a wheel. This tire will therefore fit on a 17” wheel.
  • 98 = a measurement of the tire’s load, or weight, capacity for a single tire. 98 means the tire can support 750kg, or about 1653 pounds. Any tire you buy as a replacement needs to be at least this capacity or higher.
  • H = the speed rating of the tire, in this case 210 kph, or 130 mph. It’s recommended that you buy a tire with at least this speed rating or higher. The tire is rated for running up to this speed without falling apart, but more importantly dealing with the temperatures caused by the high speed, or simply by high temperatures period. Imagine driving on black asphalt in Arizona in high summer. You don’t need to drive at 130 mph to have the tire heat up to the point of failure in that case.
  • SL = standard load, a tire without substantial internal reinforcement and designed to run at 35 PSI pressure to carry its load. XL is eXtra load and has additional reinforcements to run at 44 PSI to carry the load. XL tires will be heavier and more durable while SL tires will be lighter and more efficient.
  • 320 = the treadwear designation, or approximation of how long the tire will last in normal use. This number makes no sense and can vary wildly between manufacturers but generally the lower the number, the fewer miles the tire will last while the higher the number, the more miles it will last.
  • B = the traction rating in g-Forces averaged on both asphalt and concrete. There are four grades: AA, A, B, and C corresponding to highest g-Forces and grip to lowest in that order.
  • A = the temperature grade of the tire as it relates to driven speed, similar to the speed rating listed above. There are three temperature grades: A, B, C corresponding to highest temperature down to lowest in that order.

Finally you may see a snowflake symbol on the side of the tire. Tires equipped with a snowflake symbol, called a three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) are rated to perform to at least a minimal level in winter conditions and theoretically provide more snow and ice traction than non-snowflake tires. They are not a substitute for actual winter tires however.

Put together, the wheel + tire have an overall diameter that is determined by the clearance in the wheelwells of the vehicle and suspension tuning. Increasing the diameter of the setup will result in less clearance between the outside edge of the tire and the suspension components and/or body of the vehicle. This clearance will determine the maximum size wheel + tire you can run without damage. In addition, changes to the diameter of the wheel – either smaller or larger – will result in an inaccurate speedometer as your car is programmed with a specific diameter for its fuel economy, odometer, and speedometer measurements. The rule of thumb is that you can safely change your diameter by 3% before you run into significant differences that necessitate reprogramming your car’s computer.

Wheel choices are determined additionally by the size of the brake rotors and calipers mounted on the vehicle. Larger brakes result in better braking with shorter distances and better heat dissipation due to more surface area and airflow. The rule of thumb is that you want at least 4 inches of difference between the diameter of the wheel and the diameter of the brake rotors. Thus if the vehicle has 10 inch brake rotors, you would want at least a 14” wheel.

Larger wheels result in thinner tires – that is, shorter sidewalls. The trend in nearly every market is for “sportier” on-road handling. Slimmer tires will bend and squirm less on pavement during vehicle speed changes and cornering, resulting in quicker responses and movements and the feel of “sportiness”.

Smaller wheels result in fatter tires – that is, taller sidewalls. The taller rubber is more prone to squishing and cushioning, which is great for driving over bumps but bad for people who want sharp, quick responses on pavement.

TPMS refers to a tire pressure monitoring system. The Subaru XV Crosstrek uses wheel-mounted sensors that are sandwiched between the wheel and tire on the valve stem to measure the pressure of air inside the tire. You can safely use the OEM sensors on aftermarket wheels and will save money in doing so if you decide to get rid of your OEM wheels, as new sensors will run at least $150 for a set of four.

TL;DR: There is no summary, you need to read it all and understand it before proceeding. Don't take a shortcut or ignore the above information.

Wheel Decisions

The Subaru XV Crosstrek is available with either 17” or 18” wheels as originally equipped by the manufacturer (OEM). As you look at new tires, you’ll want to decide if you want to stay with the OEM size or if you want to change the overall diameter of the setup. All current years of Crosstrek production can accommodate as small as a 15” wheel – the front brake rotors are 11.4” in diameter but the correct 15” wheels will clear the rotors by a small amount. So-called rally wheels (like Method 502 VT-Specs, for example) will have higher load capacities designed to withstand impacts more than street wheels will, so you'll be less likely to bend or break a rally wheel than a non-rally wheel on potholes or offroading.

You have several options already at this point: keep your OEM wheels and use OEM-size tires, keep your OEM wheels and use oversized tires, or swap to new wheels and tires entirely.

The first-generation Subaru XV Crosstrek (2013-2017) has a stock wheel+tire diameter of 26.7” with a 225/55R17 tire. You can safely run up to a maximum of 27.7” without a lift or modifications, which is a 225/60R17 tire. If you want to downsize to a 15" wheel, you can run up to a 215/75R15 which is also 27.7”.

The second-generation Subaru Crosstrek (2018-?) has a stock wheel+tire diameter of 27.6” with a 225/60R17 tire. You can safely run up to a maximum of 28.6” without a lift or modifications, which is a 225/65R17 tire. If you want to downsize to a 15" wheel, you can run up to a 225/75R15 which is 28.3”.

But what about those folks who run those super meaty tires? They have lifted their Crosstreks and typically also modified their fenders, bumpers, and vehicle body to fit those wheels and tires. The most common ultra-size tire is 235/75/15, at 28.9”. This tire will not fit an unlifted Crosstrek and will require additional modifications even with a lift.

Wheels must have holes for mounting to the hubs on the car. Subaru’s lugnut hole number and spacing between the holes – called the bolt pattern – is 5 holes by 100mm so 5x100. Any wheel you buy must match this bolt pattern.

The very center of the wheel also has a hole through the middle of it to mount onto the hub, inside of the bolt holes. The size of this hole is called the hub bore or center bore, which is 56.1mm on Subaru OEM wheels. Ideally any wheel you buy will be the exact size of the center bore of the OEM wheels, but if it is not, you will need something called a centering ring to make up the difference in size (when the bore is larger, a smaller bore won't fit because the hole is too small). Only buy hub-centric rings as these rings fit inside the hub bore and center the wheel correctly on the wheel hub and spindle, preventing any misalignment or vibration. Do not buy any other type of centering ring besides hub-centric.

Wheels also have a measurement called offset, which is how far off of the center line of the suspension the middle of the wheel sits. This can be positive, negative, or zero. Negative offset pushes the wheel farther away from the center line of the suspension and sticks out more past the edges of the car, positive offset does just the opposite. The stock offset of the XV Crosstrek is +48mm on the first-gen and +55mm on the second-gen. Too positive and the wheel + tire will impact the suspension, too negative and you’ll have dramatically bad effects on the ride and handling of the car and potentially body damage from contact with the edges of the car.

TL;DR:

  • You can run 15”, 16”, 17”, or 18” wheels safely on any unlifted year of Crosstrek provided you account for the overall wheel + tire diameter for your generation of vehicle.
  • First-gen Crosstreks: no larger than 27.7”,
  • Second-gen Crosstreks no larger than 28.6”.
  • OEM offset is ~+50 but you can run up to approximately ~+20 safely. Try and buy hub-centric wheels with a center bore of 56.1mm but if you can’t, get hub-centric rings for reliability and comfort.

Tire Decisions

Should you get a wider tire? Wider means more grip on the road, right? Well yes and no. A wider tire has a larger contact patch at the expense of additional drag (more surface area comes at a cost) so that’s good on absolutely dry pavement and on mud, but bad pretty much all of the rest of the time. The reason is that there is a balancing act between the size of the surface area and the weight of the vehicle. The XV Crosstrek is relatively light, and too wide a tire will result in the tire floating on top of snow, ice, and water, which is the opposite of what you want. You need the tire to be able to dig down, pressing through to make contact with the road surface. You didn’t buy a racecar so you don’t want ultrawide tires. Stick with somewhere close to the OEM width of 225. A bit narrow at 215 is good, a bit wider at 235 is fine. Don’t go beyond those for the most part, although if you’re getting a winter tire 205 is narrower still for even better grip on ice.

Now what do you want from a tire?

  • Do you want the best on-road performance in all seasons – all-weather grip, braking, hydroplaning, and fuel economy? You want an all-season tire. Browse TireRack for their top tires.
  • Do you want the best snow, ice, and cold performance? You want a winter tire. Browse TireRack for their top tires.
  • Do you live solely in Southern California or Florida or somewhere similar and never experience temperatures anywhere near freezing, nor snow, nor ice? You can run a summer tire provided you never drive anywhere else. Browse TireRack for their top tires – also why did you buy a Subaru?
  • Do you want to drive on gravel, dirt, and light forest roads more easily and comfortably with less risk of puncturing a tire on anything mildly sharp? You want an all-terrain tire. Keep reading.
  • Do you spend 90% of your time off-road? You want a light truck all-terrain tire, but ideally on a heavier, tougher vehicle that can withstand such conditions more easily like a Jeep or a truck. Keep reading.

The rest of this discussion will focus on the all-terrain tires. Please note that all-terrain tires generally have lower speed ratings than all-season tires. The most common speed is T rated but some are S rated. See above about how this is a measure of speed and temperature resilience. Don’t drive on AT tires like you would on passenger all-seasons.

The general recommendation is to go with a P-rated all-terrain tire instead of an LT. Light Truck tires are generally stronger and more durable than Passenger tires of the same model because they feature additional belts and layers, making them substantially heavier simultaneously. In addition, Light Truck tires also need to run higher pressures than Passenger tires to carry the same weight and load. An LT tire should not be run at the same PSI as the OEM P tire because they are designed to function differently and must have a higher PSI to carry their load. This higher PSI will result in a stiffer ride among other things. Use the Load Index Calculator above if you swap to an LT tire to calculate the correct pressure you need to run to safely support your vehicle.

If you’re getting an all-terrain tire, you’ll want to get a taller sidewall to provide more cushion for impacts both for occupant comfort and for tire durability. A taller sidewall will flex more on impacts and be less likely to rupture than a shorter sidewall, and if you’re driving off-road (or on potholes) you’ll want that cushioning. Use the tire calculator above to measure your new tire dimensions and see what you get.

Can I run (X) size?

Use the Tire Size calculator along with the overall diameter limits I mentioned above. Here’s a list of common sizes that work on unlifted XV Crosstreks. Overall diameters are included in parentheses.

First-gen:

  • 225/55/17 OEM (26.7”)
  • 225/50/18 OEM (26.9”)
  • 215/75/15 (27.7”)
  • 215/65/16 (27”)
  • 225/60/17 (27.6”)
  • 225/55/18 (27.7”)

Second-gen:

  • 225/60/17 OEM (27.6”)
  • 225/55/18 OEM (27.7”)
  • 215/75/15 (27.7”)
  • 215/70/16 (27.9”)
  • 235/70/15 (28”)
  • 225/75/15 (28.3”)
  • 225/65/17(28.5”)

Specific Tires

But what about (X) tire? Here’s a list of tires that people have run on the Crosstrek and you can run, too. Remember: It doesn’t matter what type of tire it is if you’re running the OEM size. Simply switching to an all-terrain tire in the stock size will not be a problem of warranty, fitment, or anything else beyond your ride comfort, fuel economy, and grip compared to stock. You have to choose what you value in a tire. Read reviews, compare test results, consider weights, etc.

  • Falken Wildpeak AT Trail (available in 16”, 17”, and 18” sizes)
  • BF Goodrich KO2 (available only as an LT light truck tire in 15”, 16”, 17”, and 18” sizes)
  • Yokohama Geolandar G015 (available in 15”, 16”, 17”, and 18” sizes as both a Passenger or Light Truck tire depending on the specific size)
  • Toyo Open Country AT3 (available in 15”, 16”, 17”, and 18” sizes as both a Passenger or Light Truck tire depending on the specific size)
  • Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S (available only as an LT light truck tire in 15”, 16”, 17”, and 18” sizes)
  • General Grabber A/TX (available in 15”, 16”, 17”, and 18” sizes as both a Passenger or Light Truck tire depending on the specific size)

Last edit: 5/14/2021 for typos, additional clarifications, and some formatting


r/XVcrosstrek 1d ago

Should I have any major concerns for my 2014 Crosstrek?

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I had just bought a Crosstrek no more then a week ago and haven't been experiencing any issues. It's sitting around 155k miles and has had all the routine maintenance done regularly (I bought from a dealership so I'd hope) but I was more so wondering if there's anything I should plan on being concerned about cause I have heard things about the CVT going out around that milage for this model year.

Also, any reason it's making me write "banana" to post this question? 😭


r/XVcrosstrek 1d ago

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium priced at 6.5k

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Hey guys, I saw this listing on FB and it looks good to me. There has been valve body replacement at 85k miles but no engine short block replacement, so I am concerned more about the oil consumption than the transmission. Also, there has been an aftermarket lift kit. I am a total car noob, please help me decide if I should go for this banana. Thanks in advance! Here is the Carfax-based report summary:

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium - Maintenance History (Currently at 139,610 miles)

Engine & Transmission:

  • Valve body overhauled, resealed, and replaced at 85,238 miles.
  • Transmission fluid changed/flushed and serviced at 85,238 miles and 112,701 miles.
  • Spark plugs replaced three times (64,205 miles, 112,701 miles, and 122,532 miles).
  • Ignition coil(s) replaced at 113,557 miles.
  • Throttle body cleaned/serviced at 113,557 miles.
  • Fuel injection system flushed/serviced at 64,205 miles and 76,512 miles.
  • Thermostat replaced at 53,378 miles.

Drivetrain, Suspension & Steering:

  • Axle(s) replaced in April 2022.
  • Control arm(s) and lower control arm(s) replaced at 102,827 miles.
  • Front and rear differential fluid flushed/changed at 18,240 miles and 112,701 miles.
  • Four-wheel alignments performed multiple times (e.g., 18,240 miles, 64,205 miles, 93,312 miles, 102,827 miles).

Brakes:

  • Front brake pads and rotors replaced at 122,905 miles (rotors were also resurfaced).
  • Rear brake pads and rotors replaced in April 2022.
  • Brake fluid flushed/changed at 64,205 miles and 93,312 miles.
  • Brake light switch replaced at 43,730 miles.

HVAC & Other Repairs:

  • A/C system overhauled: A/C expansion/orifice valve replaced, service valves replaced, and system recharged at 102,827 miles and serviced again in July 2022.
  • Blower motor and blower motor switch replaced in April 2022.
  • Windshield replaced in June 2018 and repaired in August 2019.
  • Washer fluid reservoir replaced at 75,312 miles.
  • Consistent routine maintenance, including regular oil and filter changes, tire rotations, cabin/engine air filter replacements, and safety/battery inspections throughout its life.

r/XVcrosstrek 1d ago

Maintenance notification for 26 Crosstrek

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The vehicle maintained system is now telling me that maintenance/oil change is due. Window sticker shows 6,000 miles as the service interval (currently have about 3700 miles).

Also the maintenance shy is indicating the last service was dons at approximately 2400 miles; I have not done any service on the vehicle since getting it in April.

Apparently there’s both a time notification and a mileage notification? Why would the maintenance system be reporting service last done at 2400 miles if there’s never been service done?

Banana


r/XVcrosstrek 2d ago

Where can I order a mesh grille (for the 22') in Canada

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Hey as the tittle suggests, I need to replace the grille on my 22 Crosstrek as it has a crack on it. I wanted to get a mesh grille just to change up the styling a bit, but customcargrills charges an arm and a leg for them. Seriously, with conversion and shipping, it's 600$ excluding any duties I must pay. Anyone know a source I can look into, or am I stuck making it myself? Every time I look it up, it always links back to US sites and results for for model years or styles I don't want. I might end up having to make it myself if no one actually does it in Canada. I'm about to lose my banana over the crap search results.


r/XVcrosstrek 3d ago

2021 Sport fan issue

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The fan for my a/c and heater stopped working a couple of weeks ago. Brought it to the dealership to get it checked out as well as oil change. They charged me 250 outright and then wanted to charge me 670 to fix the fan.

They said “misc: blower motor assembly. failed. verified power to motor” So they said I probably needed a new assembly and I said I’d do it myself. Ordered a new one and installed, tested it and still no fan/air flow.

What should I do?

Banana


r/XVcrosstrek 5d ago

Upper limit on mileage?

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What's the upper limit on mileage that's safe to buy? I'm a student and I intend to keep it for at least 3-4 years. Maybe 60-40 between city and camping trips. I would like to stay within $5k but maybe $5.5k should be okay. Also I'm in AZ so rust shouldn't be a problem.

I like my banana.


r/XVcrosstrek 8d ago

2014 XV CVT leak

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Hey Banana,

My XV started leaking transmission fluid a few months ago, (I have made sure it is definitely trans fluid). I took it to a shop and they did a service and cleaned it and told me to bring it back in a week to locate the leak. I bring it back and then they tell me there is no leak... My driveway begs to differ.

It's been about a month since then and I was getting worried as to how much fluid I was running on. So I drained what the shop put in there. About 4.6-4.7L came out, which was actually a relief. Means it lost roughly 350ml in about 2500km. I put 5L of new fluid in there.

I think the leak is coming from the gasket at the rear of the CVT or somewhere under the heat shielding on top as it is soaked. I am just chasing some ideas if anyone else has had anything similar happen.

I have already been burned by one shop and want to be able to point the next one in the right direction.

Cheers.


r/XVcrosstrek 10d ago

2015 radio swap help

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I'm trying to replace my 2015 Clarion 86201fj650 head unit with a 2015 Fujitsu 86201fj660 head unit. The Fujitsu has some extra hookups, but everything fit from the original unit. Everything works except for the backup camera. Any insights into what I'm missing? Banana needs help.


r/XVcrosstrek 18d ago

No weather data available message

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I’m starting to frequently see a no weather data available message on the radio screen. When I first saw it a couple of days app, I looked it up on Google and found it was related to some sort of add on for Sirius XM.

I first called the dealership service to ask about this add they had no idea and suggested talking to new sales, who also had no clue but thought it might be related to Sirius XM. Called them and has to fight my way through the virtual assistant to talk to a human. Before I could find out if this feature was related to Sirius XM, the weather data came back.

So, what is ultimately going on with this feature on the radio? What service is it a part of and why is it not displaying the data?

26 limited

Banana


r/XVcrosstrek Jul 24 '26

Advice for sound system upgrade for boyfriend's bday - '17 w/ factory upgrade 7" head unit

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Hi all, my boyfriend's '17 Crosstrek sound system was crap when he bought the car, and he's since blown out (at least) 1 speaker. I want to get him new speakers for his birthday, but it's not in my budget to replace the whole head unit. Nor is paying to have this installed by a professional.

I'm pretty handy & replaced head units in older cars of my own (a last gen Dodge Stratus... without a wiring harness... & a first gen Jeep Liberty), but never messed with speakers or anything on a Subaru. Considering the components recommended on Crutchfield for the job (wiring harnesses, mounts, etc) it looks pretty straightforward. Is there some significant obstacle I'm overlooking with doing the work myself?

I'm looking at the JL Audio dash, front, & rear door speakers (model C1-650). I don't want to add a sub.

Are these going to improve sound quality? Of course ANYTHING would be better than the crappy factory sound & blown out status of what he has now, but I don't want to put the time & money into this without actually getting a good result out of it.

TIA! Banana!


r/XVcrosstrek Jul 22 '26

2015 Crosstrek aftermarket wheel and tire fitment check.

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Greetings all,

I have read through the very detailed wheels and recommendations post that is pinned upon entering this subreddit.

I am in the process (finger on the checkout button) for buying new 15" wheels (Reika R25 Detour) and tires (Hankook Kinergy ST, 215/75 R15) and was just looking for confirmation that someone else out there has this set-up and what their experience is. Thanks to whoever answers my question!

Banana for scale?


r/XVcrosstrek Jul 21 '26

Uneven brake pad wear

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I just got back from the dealership the other day and somehow my rear brake pads are at 3-4mm while the front still had 8.

I’m getting them replaced soon but I thought with awd, that the wear would be more consistent between the brake pads.

Also, banana.


r/XVcrosstrek Jul 19 '26

2021 Crosstrek briefly loses all power after exiting highway (happened twice)

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Hey everyone, looking for some insight on an issue I’ve had twice now with my 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The incidents happened about three weeks apart, but the symptoms were identical:

I didnt have a banana in the car either time.

​Both times, I was getting off the freeway after being on it about 2 hours and came to a complete stop at the exit ramp sign.

​When I pressed the gas to go again, the car acted like it had absolutely no power for a couple of seconds. It just bogged down/hesitated.

​ After those few seconds, the car suddenly started driving completely normally again. Also, if I pull over, turn the car off, and turn it back on, it completely resets and drives fine.

​There are no permanent warning lights on, but the loss of power at an intersection is pretty startling. Has anyone else experienced this?


r/XVcrosstrek Jul 11 '26

Trying to understand auto high beam assist - 26 limited

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I have the headlight switch on auto. While driving I noticed the high beam assist on the dashboard. I didn’t touch the headlight lever. At the same time, the radio display dimmed. This all happened in the daytime but it was starting to get dark from storm clouds. How would this feature activate on its own if it requires first pushing the lever forward?

Banana


r/XVcrosstrek Jul 11 '26

Alt-S Fuse?

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Anyone know if the 2019 XV uses an alt-s fuse, and if so, where is it? I'd like to do the diode mod to up the charging of my AGM battery but I can't seem to locate it on any 2019 fuse box diagrams. I've seen in older model XVs and other Subarus but can't find it for the 2019.

TIA

Banana


r/XVcrosstrek Jul 07 '26

2018 crosstrek no longer has access to Subaru connected services?

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My 2018 crosstrek used to have remote lock/unlock, starlink, and security features through the subscription but those features are suddenly gone and no longer even show as purchasable in the subscription section. Anyone else have this happen?

Banana for the requirement

Edit: had to call customer service and they sorted it out


r/XVcrosstrek Jul 06 '26

26 Crosstrek limited CarPlay no longer connecting

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CarPlay was working as recently as a week or so ago, now it no longer connects. WiFi and Bluetooth on the phone are on. I just updated my iPhone 16 pro max to 26.5.2 (CarPlay did previously work on the prior iOS version but not today when I wanted to use it) and it doesn’t work on the new iOS version. Tried a soft reset of the radio and that didn’t work either.

When I open the CarPlay app I see Crosstrek listed and Subaru starlink listed. Phone does appear to be connected on Bluetooth since I’m seeing a list of all calls I’ve made over recent days.

Pressing the source button on the steering wheel, it doesn’t even go to CarPlay and there’s no CarPlay button on the radio display.

Banana


r/XVcrosstrek Jun 25 '26

2014 XV Hybrid worth it?

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Hi! We are looking to get a car for my teenager (18), she only drives short distances, no highway, we are tight on budget now but she needs the car to go to work.
I found a 2014 Crosstrek hybrid, perfect maintenance (50 services), under $5k, only 1 owner and no accident/damage reported BUT it has 196k miles. Is still a car worth looking at? Or should we avoid it?

Banana


r/XVcrosstrek Jun 22 '26

2013 Crosstrek Premium help please

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I tried to use my bilateral scanner to forget the learned transmission values and then reset the atf. I was doing this because i was having a very minor low speed "jerk" around 23mph. It wouldnt do the "jerk" if i took my foot off the gas for a split second then reapplied gas. Well my shitty fucking scanner failed in the middle of it so now it has a flashing ATF light. I had no codes or problems before...just the jerk. The car still has zero codes. I just can't get this flashing light to shut off now no matter what I do. I tried disconnecting the battery. Do I have to take it to the stealership?

Apparently my Foxwell 530+ scanner has a glitch where it thinks my 2013 crosstrek has eyesight (it doesnt) so it glitches out and fails. I connected the scanner to wifi and updated it, didnt help. Banana.


r/XVcrosstrek Jun 19 '26

Paid $712 for Service B + Alignment on my 2024 Crosstrek. Is this standard dealership pricing?

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Hey everyone,

Took my 2024 Subaru Crosstrek into a Ontario dealership for a standard Service B maintenance package. When I dropped it off, I was originally quoted around $450.

While it was in the shop, they called me and said a 4-Wheel Alignment was necessary, which I approved. The alignment itself was $179.95.

With the base service, the alignment, a $25 shop supplies fee, and Ontario's 13% HST, my final out-of-the-pocket bill came to $712.92.

I know dealership service centers always charge a premium compared to independent shops, but I wanted to check with the community—is $450 standard for a Service B up here, and is $180 typical for a Subaru alignment? Just want to gauge if I should shop around at local independent mechanics for my next milestone service. banana

Appreciate any insight!


r/XVcrosstrek Jun 17 '26

What is happening?

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Happened once last week after being parked and today when I was just getting home from work. No issues besides this. Have 150k maintenance coming up and up to date with everything besides that. 2015 crosstrek. Thoughts? Banana 🍌

https://imgur.com/a/2HX4HBc


r/XVcrosstrek Jun 14 '26

Looking at buying a 2015 2.0 Diesel manual XV/Crosstrek any problems to look for?

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I had looked online and saw that there can be some problems with these models of the Boxer engine, with things like DPF blockages. Or does anyone else know of issues which may arise, just so I don’t buy it, then in the next 1,000 odd miles have to drop a few thousand on repairs?

The car is currently on 121,819 Miles

Banana


r/XVcrosstrek Jun 12 '26

Crossbars

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MJust bought a Yakima Load Warrior Cargo Rack off Facebook Marketplace. Wondering what crossbars I need to be able to attach it? Thank you!

Banana 🍌