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2017 Subaru Crosstrek

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
A
Safety Signal
92 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns1
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA94
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA29 mpg
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The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Crosstrek AWD, is EPA-rated at 29 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 94 complaints, most often about the visibility/wiper. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Crosstrek AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl263329$2,150
Crosstrek AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl233026$2,400

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 38044, 38043.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Exterior Lighting

WUE-90
1,303,530 vehicles
ProblemSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.RiskBrake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.FixSubaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
NHTSA campaign 19V149000reported Feb 28, 2019Subaru of America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
94complaints filed

5 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 5 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2017: 3 · 2018: 4 · 2019: 23 · 2020: 33 · 2021: 13 · 2022: 7 · 2023: 5 · 2024: 3 · 2025: 3

Most-cited components

Unspecified33
Visibility/Wiper22
Electrical System17
Power Train13
Engine10
Service Brakes5

What owners describe

“Premature shift fork failure in 2017 Subaru Crosstrek manual transmission at 62,521 miles requiring complete transmission replacement ($10,000 repair, vehicle worth $11,000). EVIDENCE OF DESIGN DEFECT: - Subaru issued TSB 03-83-20R acknowledging shift fork design flaws in 2018-2020 Crosstreks with identical transmissio…”Oct 22, 2025 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“In August of 2024, I got into my car in a parking lot and turned the key in the ignition. The car started revving really high. I waited for it to slow down, and then I put it into reverse. The car shot back and would have hit the building if I hadn't slammed on the brakes. Fortunately, there wasn't anyone behind the ca…”Sep 30, 2025 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA owner report
“The harness on my child's Nuna RAVA loosened during a 30 minute drive home (highway and downtown driving) in May of 2025. I learned later that month that there is a recall on Nuna Ravas for that exact reason. It is available for inspection. My child was not properly secured, and I did not know it until we got home; he …”Aug 2, 2025 · Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SW AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Crosstrek model years

B

2026 Subaru Crosstrek

2 recalls · 8 complaints

A

2025 Subaru Crosstrek

0 recalls · 43 complaints

B

2024 Subaru Crosstrek

2 recalls · 115 complaints

A

2023 Subaru Crosstrek

0 recalls · 34 complaints

A

2022 Subaru Crosstrek

1 recalls · 31 complaints

B

2021 Subaru Crosstrek

2 recalls · 116 complaints

A

2020 Subaru Crosstrek

1 recalls · 68 complaints

F

2019 Subaru Crosstrek

8 recalls · 284 complaints

D

2018 Subaru Crosstrek

5 recalls · 194 complaints

A

2016 Subaru Crosstrek

1 recalls · 134 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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