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2017 Subaru Crosstrek Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 97 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
97
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crash Reports
2 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Subaru Crosstrek (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
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…
NHTSA #19V149000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

Based on 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
21
Visibility/wiper
21
Electrical System
15
Power Train
12
Steering
5
Service Brakes
4
Vehicle Speed Control
3
Engine
3
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Subaru Crosstrek — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 Data unavailable 2012 2 complaints 2013 124 complaints 2014 107 complaints 2015 100 complaints 2016 135 complaints 2017 97 complaints 2018 195 complaints 2019 285 complaints 2020 69 complaints 2021 116 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

Is the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has 1 recall campaign and 97 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek have?
The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek are: Unknown Or Other, Visibility/wiper, Electrical System, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek safe to buy?
The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru Crosstrek should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Subaru Crosstrek.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.