Worst 2017 Subaru Crosstrek Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Wipers & Visibility
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipers & Visibility | 22 | — | — | 28,891 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 17 | 1 | — | 36,442 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | 2 | — | 47,050 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | 2 | 1 | 15,150 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 2 | — | 12,067 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 37,264 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission:Floor Shift Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
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2017 Subaru Crosstrek — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Crosstrek reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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