2017 Subaru Crosstrek Problems

97 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Unknown Or Other · verdict BUY 77/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Unknown Or Other33
Visibility/Wiper23
Electrical System18
Power Train13
Engine12
Service Brakes7

In the owners’ words

“Wheel bearing go out after 40K plus miles. After doing research on my own wheels bearings it appears that this is a very common issue for this vehicle. This is not a lot of miles to have on a car before wheel bearings (rear) go bad. Causing extensive damage if not caught and a safety hazard for those opporating the vehicle.”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek owner
“The car has 26,000 miles and the heat shield over the muffler has shifted and causing a grinding sound against the back wheel. Told the shield had rusted and needed replacement. There were no warning lights, just the grinding sound from the rear of the car.”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek owner
“Greetings: As outlined in Service Bulletin 05-70-19, Rear Wheel Backing Plate Design change, I am having an almost overwhelming “whining or humming” sound coming from the rear portion of my vehicle. Given the significance of this WHEEL BEARING & BACKING PLATE issue, I respectfully request an RECALL & subsequent repair be initiated. Coupled with a VERY large number of related customer issues - globally - this issue ”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
28/02/2019Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch SAFETYSubaru 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 c

Questions owners ask

Is the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?

On the federal record it scores 77/100: 97 owner complaints (10.78 per year on the road) and 1 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Unknown Or Other, with 33 of 106 categorised reports.

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The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek scored 77/100 on the federal record.

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