Subaru XV Problems
Are you having problems with your Subaru XV? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Subaru XV issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Subaru XV in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.
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Subaru Impreza and XV 2019 recalled: New small cars and SUVs have potential seatbelt issue
By Justin Hilliard ·
28 January 2020
Subaru Australia has been forced to recall 721 examples of the Impreza small car and XV small SUV over a potential issue with their seatbelts
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Subaru XV 2014: Engine making unknown noise
Answered by Graham Smith · 31 October 2019
The auto in your car is a continuously variable one, and the sound you describe sounds like the noise you get from a CVT. If it has become louder in recent times it might be a good idea to have the transmission replaced.
Subaru Australia recalls more than 121,000 vehicles: Forester, XV, Impreza, and WRX models impacted
By Andrew Chesterton ·
4 March 2019
Subaru has launched a major 121,754-vehicle recall to fix a potential fault which can cause the brake lights to fail (though the brakes themselves will still work), with every Forester, WRX, Impreza and XV sold over a particular timeframe impacted.
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Subaru freezes 60 per cent of global output after faulty part discovered
By Andrew Chesterton ·
23 January 2019
If you've got a Subaru on backorder, be prepared to wait a little longer. Because one of the Japanese brand's two global production facilities has been frozen after a suspected faulty in a power-steering part was discovered.
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Ram 2500 and 3500 lead latest round of safety recalls
By Robbie Wallis ·
26 November 2018
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued its latest round of safety recalls, led by American Special Vehicle’s converted Ram 2500 and 3500 pick-ups.
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Subaru XV: Is it 4wd?
Answered by Iain Kelly · 21 May 2018
Subaru's constant all wheel drive is not considered true 4x4 or 4WD as it does not have a selectable low-range option in the transmission. Power is divided evenly between all four wheels through a constantly-driven centre differential, which is why all wheel drive is considered different to 4x4.
Subaru XV: Is it a good car?
Answered by Iain Kelly · 17 May 2018
Depending on what you want in a car, then the Subaru XV can certainly be a good car. If you're after a jaw-droppingly glamorous supercar that can do 0-100km/h in 2.0 secs and top out at 400km/h then you're in for bitter disappointment. If you're after a well-equipped, quirky premium small crossover SUV then the XV is going to be your jam. Highly practical, fairly cheap to run, easy to drive and not offensively priced the Subaru XV is a great suburban runabout or highway mile-eater.
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