MYRModel Year Report

2017 Subaru Crosstrek

● Typical for this model
2017 Subaru Crosstrek
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:38:29.446Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Subaru Crosstrek Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2013: 25 complaints 2014: 16 complaints 2014 2015: 17 complaints 2016: 131 complaints 2016 2017: 94 complaints 2017 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 284 complaints 2020: 69 complaints 2020 2021: 115 complaints 2022: 31 complaints 2022 2023: 34 complaints 2024: 115 complaints 2024 2025: 43 complaints 2026: 8 complaints 2026
2017: 94 complaints
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YearComplaints
20122
201325
201416
201517
2016131
201794
2018194
2019284
202069
2021115
202231
202334
2024115
202543
20268

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 23%

23% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 22 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing floor shift assembly.

CRASH INJURY
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On January 19, 2024 I was slowly pulling in to a parking spot at my doctors office. I did not pull up far enough, as there was a concrete retaining wall at the head of the spot and no tire block for safety.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240306

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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MY 13 MONTH OLD CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE FOR "NO APPARENT REASON".

NHTSA ODI report, 20180823

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20190415 — exterior lighting

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.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.

Campaign 19V149000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Subaru Crosstrek — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V149000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2022 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2025

WORST YEARS

■ 2019 ■ 2018 ◆ 2016

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek?

The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.