2017 Subaru Crosstrek Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 1% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When putting my 2017 Subaru Crosstrek into park the key remains stuck in the ignition. The only way to remove the key is to shift into and out of park. Sometimes this takes multiple attempts. This appears to be a known issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11325722, filed 2020-05, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10253987Apr 22, 2024T16 Warranty Extension (15-317-24R) Frequently Asked Questions.
- 10253971Apr 12, 2024In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the Data Communication Module (DCM) Warranty from 3 years (36 months) of 36,000 miles to 8…
- 10252554Mar 29, 2024This bulletin announces repair procedures to be used when diagnosing dark current draw (parasitic draw) on vehicles equipped with Gen 1 Data Control Modules.
- 10252551Mar 29, 2024This bulletin provides a repair procedure when diagnosing dark current draw on vehicles with GEN 1 Data Control Modules.
- 10252448Mar 12, 2024Subaru has extended the Data Communication Module (DCM) warranty from 3 years 36,000mi to 8 years or 100,000mi. In rare cases, customers may experience a dead battery as a result…
- 10251116Feb 28, 2024This letter provides information regarding the warranty extension for the Telematics Data Communications Module (DCM).
- 10251114Feb 28, 2024This announcement provides information in regard to the extension of the basic new car limited warranty for the Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). This coverage will…
- 10251111Feb 27, 2024Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is extending the Data Communication Module (DCM) warranty from three years (36 months or 36K miles) to eight years (96 months or 100K miles)…
- 10251108Feb 27, 2024This bulletin provides procedures required for reprogramming the Data Communication Module (DCM) in Gen 1 Subaru vehicles due to sunsetting of the 3G network.
- 10246083Nov 7, 2023This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1) is detected by the…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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