2017 Subaru Crosstrek Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2017 Subaru Crosstrek recalls

Most common 2017 Subaru Crosstrek problems

Problem areas named in the 94 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Unknown Or Other	33
Visibility/Wiper	22
Electrical System	17
Power Train	13
Engine	10
Service Brakes	5
Steering	5
Wheels	4
Exterior Lighting	3
Air Bags	3

What owners report

2025-10-22, Power Train
Premature shift fork failure in 2017 Subaru Crosstrek manual transmission at 62,521 miles requiring complete transmission replacement ($10,000 repair, vehicle worth $11,000). EVIDENCE OF DESIGN DEFECT: - Subaru issued TSB 03-83-20R acknowledging shift fork design flaws in 2018-2020 Crosstreks with identical transmission - TSB states original forks required "thicker nylon inserts" proving inadequate design - My VIN (HG269902) is before production change (LG225906), confirming defective pre-improvement design - Shift fork failure can cause sudden inability to shift gears while driving - significant safety hazard MAINTENANCE: Single owner, meticulously maintained with documented

2025-09-30, Vehicle Speed Control
In August of 2024, I got into my car in a parking lot and turned the key in the ignition. The car started revving really high. I waited for it to slow down, and then I put it into reverse. The car shot back and would have hit the building if I hadn't slammed on the brakes. Fortunately, there wasn't anyone behind the car at the time, but the woman who had just walked in back of my car to enter the building stood there looking at me. I slowly put my foot on the gas pedal and drove home. The following day, I had a tow truck come and take the car to the dealer. They did a scheduled maintenance service and replace the throttle body. Everything was fine until 9/28/25. I was driving out of a park

2025-08-02, Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
The harness on my child's Nuna RAVA loosened during a 30 minute drive home (highway and downtown driving) in May of 2025. I learned later that month that there is a recall on Nuna Ravas for that exact reason. It is available for inspection. My child was not properly secured, and I did not know it until we got home; he could have been killed or seriously injured had we gotten into a collision on that drive. The car seat has not been inspected by anyone. Nuna offered me a “remedy kit” with a screwdriver, a brush, and a mismatched fabric cover, but I am not a safety technician and do not have the time or expertise to take the seat apart myself and still trust it to secure my child. The

2024-03-06, Power Train
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. I was maybe 5 feet from the wall when I lightly tapped the gas pedal to inch up (as the back end of the car was sticking out into the passing lane). When I did so, the car slipped into rapid acceleration causing a full head on crash with the retaining wall. I had pressed the break pedal but the brakes did not have enough time to engage before the wall stopped my car. As a result, I had bumper damage, a crooked hood (due to bent hinge on the right side) and a cracked bracket above the lig

2024-02-08, Engine
There is a battery draining problem. I have had to replace the battery 3 times in a two-year period.

2017 Subaru Crosstrek questions

Does the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek: Brake lights may fail to light, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (33), Visibility/Wiper (22), Electrical System (17).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.