2017 Subaru Crosstrek problems and complaints
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (33), Visibility/Wiper (23), Electrical System (18).
Key takeaways
- 98 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 33 | 34% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 23 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 18% |
| Power Train | 14 | 14% |
| Engine | 13 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 7% |
| Steering | 5 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% |
| Wheels | 4 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-11-03
*The engine experienced a failure of an internal valve spring, a component that controls the operation of the engine valves. The failure required significant engine repair, including engine teardown. The vehicle was diagnosed by Subaru of Olathe, and the failed component and vehicle should be available for inspection t...
Power Train - filed 2025-10-22
Premature shift fork failure in 2017 Subaru Crosstrek manual transmission at 62,521 miles requiring complete transmission replacement ($10,000 repair, vehicle worth $11,000). EVIDENCE OF DESIGN DEFECT: - Subaru issued TSB 03-83-20R acknowledging shift fork design flaws in 2018-2020 Crosstreks with identical trans...
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2025-09-30
In August of 2024, I got into my car in a parking lot and turned the key in the ignition. The car started revving really high. I waited for it to slow down, and then I put it into reverse. The car shot back and would have hit the building if I hadn't slammed on the brakes. Fortunately, there wasn't anyone behind the ca...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.