2017 Subaru Crosstrek
Common Problems
Ranked from 48 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
8 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Windshield Cracking Without Apparent Cause
16complaintsHigh severityOtherWindshields crack without any apparent reason or damage, often while parked.
- 2
Key Stuck in Ignition
8complaintsLow severityElectricalThe key gets stuck in the ignition when trying to remove it, requiring multiple attempts to unlock.
- 3
Ignition Key Stuck
7complaintsMedium severityOtherIgnition key getting stuck in the ignition and not releasing, posing a safety hazard.
- 4
Battery Issues Leading to Random Shutdowns
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe car randomly shuts down and restarts, often due to battery issues, requiring jump starts.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Engine Stall During Acceleration
4complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls during acceleration from stoplights or stop signs, causing delays and potential accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Steering Difficulty Due to Power Assist System Failure
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringPower steering assistance fails, making turning the steering wheel difficult, especially at low speeds.
- 7
Wheel Bearing Issues
4complaintsHigh severityBrakesWheel bearings failing after relatively low mileage, posing a safety hazard.
$250–$700est. wheel bearing/hub replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Random Acceleration Without Braking
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe car accelerates uncontrollably when braking, posing a significant safety risk.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.