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  1. Crosstrek / XV Member's Journal
    Purchased my 2018 Subaru XV in Colombia. The decoders I have tried say "VID not valid" I suspect they only have North American VINs.. I am trying to determine which engine and trim it has installed... Sent a message to Subaru Colombia and no reply...no help. JF1GT7LL5JG914512
  2. Dealer Service, Maintenance, and Warranty Issues
    I just had my car towed to the dealership with multiple lights on dash including AT oil temp flashing. They just called me and said the codes are all coming up as a torque converter problem and will most likely require an expensive repair or replacement of the transmission - in the $10,000...
  3. Crosstreks Off Road
    Hello all! New to the site and new to owning a crosstrek. I have a 2018 crosstrek premium and i would like to turn it into a little offroad machine for the most reasonable price possible. I currently am wanting my first purchase to be a bullbar with lights but i need suggestions on ones that are...
  4. Appearance and Body
    From the first week I purchased my Crosstrek, the paint chipped easily. I have so many chips around the car. I have never experienced this before with any vehicle I’ve owned before. Plus, I drive less now that I am retired. With that said, I actually like the car despite this issue and much...
  5. Dealer Service, Maintenance, and Warranty Issues
    I bought Crosstrek Limited 2018 in April 2021, currently has 40K miles on it. Had intermediate humming noise after I bought it when driving above 70 MPH. The dealership said the Transmission Fluid was burnt and replaced the entire transmission. It was working fine for the last 4 weeks and now...
  6. DIY and 3rd party Maintenance, How To's & Tools
    Preliminary info & disclaimers: When I first bought my car, I had gripes about the size and lack of features on the radio in my 2018 Premium. I found a couple of threads on installing a radio, but could not find anything concrete about how to go about it. I wanted to do a basic write-up for...
  7. Appearance and Body
    Hey everyone, hope you're all doing well. He's still a work in progress but I wanted to show the first major work done on it. They're Relations Race Wheels wrapped in Toyo AT III's 225/75/15 a pretty typical setup. I'm also proud of the fact that I installed the Rallitek 2" lift, the first real...
  8. Wheels and Tires
    What’s everyones thoughts on putting 2021 Sport wheels on a 2018? I’m about due for new tires and found someone on Facebook marketplace selling there 2021s for $600? I think most can agree the 2018 wheels are horrible. I also don’t have the $1000+ for new wheels and tires.
  9. Engine and Drivetrain
    Hello All, I posted a video on youtube about a possible transmission issue I have capture. I am just look for some opinion and advise. at about 8th seconds at about 24th seconds The description of the video / my story is as follows: I was informed of a transmission issue on my car by the...
  10. Wheels and Tires
    Hey all, I am interested in purchasing a beefy set of AT-tires and new wheels for my 2018 Crosstrek. For context, I explore logging roads frequently and am interested in taking my Crosstrek on more challenging terrain. I also ski a lot in the winters and would like the added functionality or a...
  11. Appearance and Body
    Hey all, I am interested in purchasing a beefy set of AT-tires and new wheels for my 2018 Crosstrek. For context, I explore logging roads frequently and am interested in taking my Crosstrek on more challenging terrain. I also ski a lot in the winters and would like the added functionality or a...
  12. Engine and Drivetrain
    Hey! I’m trying to figure out this clicking noise if anyone has insight it is much appreciated. It’s a 2018 Crosstre CVT with 60k on it. I added a link to a video with the noise here, . It only is loud when in drive and idling but assume it’s still there when driving but just can’t hear it. You...
  13. Interior, Audio, and HVAC
    Hi guys, I have a 2018 crosstrek and I just wonder where can I download the new firmware file of the head unit and upgrade the head unit to the latest version using USB disk.
  14. New Member Introductions
    Good evening all! My name is Dom. I recently purchased my 2018 Crosstrek with only 6k miles on it! Funny enough I just paid my first payment today and already put on 5k miles ahaha. Great little car. Can't keep it stock for too long! It's been forever since I have used a forum. Bringing back...
  15. Suspension and Brakes
    Anyone running this kit and have feedback? Seeing as it's a true lift kit and not just spacers. If so, what's the ride quality like, what tires/wheels are you running, etc. thanks!
  16. Appearance and Body
    I am looking at trading in my '15 XV for a new 2018. I have the factory spoiler on my '15 and really like it, so I am wanting to put the factory spoiler on the 2018 as well. However I cant find any pictures of a 2018 with the "sti roof spoiler". The old spoiler will not work so the dealer told...
  17. Interior, Audio, and HVAC
    Can’t hear callers in 2018 Crosstrek I have a 2018 Crosstrek Limited and continue to have an issue hearing callers when using the Crosstrek’s Bluetooth. I have to turn the volume up to a 28 volume or louder to hear callers. But when listening to music, the volume is loud at like a volume 10...
  18. New Member Introductions
    Hello all, Got my first Subaru this month. 2018 Crosstrek Limited in Sunshine Orange. Named her Marigold. Looking forward to our adventures!
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