2017 Subaru Crosstrek Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 3% of the 94 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Dome light goes has gone on automatically several times. Twice drained my battery. Never use dome light because I do not drive at night and have never turned it on myself.”
NHTSA complaint #11455981, filed 2022-03Related recalls
- 19V149000Feb 28, 2019Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans…Covers: Subaru Crosstrek 2013–2017, Impreza 2008–2016, WRX 2008–2014 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11012260Dec 13, 2024This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and rear combination lamps, where moisture and or condensation may develop on…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 13 | 11% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 13% |
| 2013 | 3 | 12% |
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 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
1 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology