2017 Subaru Crosstrek Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 396miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 1% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 396 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact rented a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. While the contact was resting his right arm on the leather shifter, he sustained burns. The passenger and his wife also received burns on the bottom left and right forearms of the leather seating surfaces. The contact did not receive medical treatment for his injuries; however, the passenger went to the emergency room and was diagnosed with chemical reactive second degree burns. The car rental vendor was made aware of the incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11003252, filed 2017-07, 396 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213197May 23, 2022This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assembliesd.
- 10201027Aug 4, 2021This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
- 10186363Jan 12, 2021This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
- 10185082Dec 15, 2020This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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