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2017 Subaru Crosstrek Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has 12 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

Visibility
24
Other
23
Electrical
15
Powertrain
12
Steering
5
Brakes
4
Speed Control
3
Engine
3
Lights
3

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 24, 2025POWER TRAINPremature shift fork failure in 2017 Subaru Crosstrek manual transmission at 62,521 miles requiring...
Jan 19, 2024POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESOn January 19, 2024 I was slowly pulling in to a parking spot at my doctors office. I did not pull u...
Jul 1, 2023POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERGreetings: As outlined in Service Bulletin 05-70-19, Rear Wheel Backing Plate Design change, I am h...
Jan 28, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINE- cam carrier leak, resulting in oil leaking from engine. oil is leaking onto catalytic converter se...
Dec 4, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12042022 - not sure of cause, could be multiple as all systems just shut down for seconds, the car g...
Jul 5, 2021POWER TRAINWhen I put the car in park the key would turn off the car but not come out of the ignition. The only...
Oct 30, 2020POWER TRAINI WAS OPERATING MY 2017 SUBARU CROSSTREK ON UNION ST IN BRAINTREE MA. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THE ...
Jun 23, 2020POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEVEHICLE LOSES POWER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND THROTTLE IS COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE/NON-FUNCTIONAL. ENGINE...
May 4, 2020POWER TRAINKEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION AFTER VEHICLE PARKED. KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED. SENSOR DOES NOT RECOGNIZE TH...
Aug 17, 2019POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING 45MPH IN A STRAIGHT LINE WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL...
May 15, 2019POWER TRAIN,WHEELSI LEASE A 2017 SUBARU CROSSTREK. THE CAR HAS BEEN FAITHFULLY MAINTAINED AS PER MANUFACTURER SPECIFIC...
Oct 11, 2018POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERTHE WINDSHIELD ON MY 2017 CROSSTREK CHIPS TOO EASY. I HAVE NEVER HAD CHIPS ON ANY OTHER VEHICLES WIN...

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