2017 Subaru Crosstrek Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 36%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 36% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car stalls randomly upon acceleration from a stoplight or stop sign. Takes 3 to 4 seconds til the car accelerates. During all this time the engine is still running. Has happened 4 times within the past year. Afraid this may cause an accident, as yesterday I thought I was going to get t-boned. Will not drive my grandsons in this car.”
NHTSA complaint #11279186, filed 2019-11, 7,591 miles“The key got stuck in the steering column. I could not remove it until I viewed a youtube video that explained how to start the car and move the shifter forward and then reverse again. Others have had very similar problems with their Subaru vehicles. The vehicle was stationary at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #11342750, filed 2020-08, 49,000 miles“The windshield on my 2017 Crosstrek chips too easy. I have never had chips on any other vehicles windshield. The glass must be too soft. This has happened to my Crosstrek a few times while in motion. My transmission feels like it sometimes slips, and shudders while the vehicle is in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11271679, filed 2019-10, 20,000 miles“My key started to get stuck about a month ago, I need to start my car, put it in drive back in park repeatedly until it comes out. I have taken it to the dealer and they say they need to replicate the situation. 18000 miles on a car and I can't just have it fixed when there is a TSB on a know issue. I do t have time when going to work to do this cycle of on and off 1-9 times on a 2 yr old vehicle, please do a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11204826, filed 2019-04, 18,000 miles“When driving into my garage, my car made a strange noise and accelerated into the back of my garage. I did put on my brakes but the car was going too fast and did not stop. I had damage to the front end of my garage, a shelf and inside my laundry room and bathroom. I drive slow into my street and my garage. I have lived here since 1987 and this has never happened before. My car is being fixed by gale auto, blaine, mn.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 27% |
| 2025 | 15 | 32% |
| 2024 | 34 | 28% |
| 2023 | 11 | 31% |
| 2022 | 13 | 42% |
| 2021 | 26 | 23% |
| 2020 | 9 | 13% |
| 2019 | 52 | 18% |
| 2018 | 42 | 22% |
| 2017 | 34 | 36% |
| 2016 | 34 | 26% |
| 2015 | 4 | 24% |
| 2014 | 3 | 19% |
| 2013 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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