Worst 2017 Subaru Crosstrek Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 33 | 2 | 1 | 48,556 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 22 | — | — | 28,891 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 | 1 | — | 36,442 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | 2 | — | 47,050 mi | |
| ENGINE | 10 | 2 | 1 | 15,150 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 2 | — | 12,067 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | — | — | 37,264 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | 40,667 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 1 | — | 15,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | 54,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | 26,000 mi | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | 26,322 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | 1 | 396 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | 1 | 396 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 13,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | — | — | 13,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,303,530 vehicles.
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.
Other Subaru Crosstrek Years
Wider context: See the full Subaru Crosstrek reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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