2017 Subaru Crosstrek Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. Part of Generation 1 — 2013–2017.

20162018
Complaints
132
Crashes
12
Fires
4
Injuries
12
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2017 Subaru Crosstrek Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#133 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:48,556 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#222 complaints

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Avg mileage:28,891 mi
#317 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:36,442 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
33
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
48,556
VISIBILITY/WIPER
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,891
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
36,442
POWER TRAIN
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
47,050
ENGINE
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
15,150
SERVICE BRAKES
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
12,067
STEERING
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
37,264
WHEELS
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,000
AIR BAGS
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
40,667
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
15,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
54,500
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
26,000
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,000
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
26,322
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
396
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
396
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
13,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
13,000
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,303,530 vehicles.

19V149000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
~1,303,530 affected

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

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