2017 Subaru Crosstrek Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 4% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 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.
“I lease a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. The car has been faithfully maintained as per manufacturer specifications and has never been in an accident/experienced any body damage. The rear wheel bearings have failed three times prior to 48k. The left wheel bearing was replaced twice between 48k and 55 k and the right wheel bearing was replaced around 52k. Apparently, this is a common defect and the dealer noted that all wheel bearings on every Subaru fail prior to 50k. For a rather pricey car, this is unacceptable and a huge safety hazard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11283140, filed 2019-12, 48,000 miles“Greetings: As outlined in Service Bulletin 05-70-19, Rear Wheel Backing Plate Design change, I am having an almost overwhelming “whining or humming” sound coming from the rear portion of my vehicle. Given the significance of this WHEEL BEARING & BACKING PLATE issue, I respectfully request an RECALL & subsequent repair be initiated. Coupled with a VERY large number of related customer issues - globally - this issue should have already met-the-bar for a RECALL vs. Safety Bulletin. …”
NHTSA complaint #11539275, filed 2023-08“Wheel bearing go out after 40K plus miles. After doing research on my own wheels bearings it appears that this is a very common issue for this vehicle. This is not a lot of miles to have on a car before wheel bearings (rear) go bad. Causing extensive damage if not caught and a safety hazard for those opporating the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11569085, filed 2024-01“CV axles click when turning. CV axles could break at any given point. If not fixed you could lose control of your car causing death to yourself or others while driving or render your car driveless. I've looked online and many other 2017 cross track owners have the same problem. So why is this not a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11420577, filed 2021-06Related service bulletins
- 11032035Apr 20, 2026This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when…
- 10201813Sep 29, 2021This bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.
- 10188193Feb 22, 2021This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.
- 10185090Dec 15, 2020This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.
- 10185064Dec 2, 2020This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear wheel / brake backing plates.
- 10179421Aug 31, 2020This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.
Wheels: other model years
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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