2017 Subaru Crosstrek AWD

SPECS

2017 Subaru Crosstrek AWD at a glance

Engine

4-cyl 2L

Cylinders

4

Displacement

2 L

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Automatic (AV-S6)

Body

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Fuel

Regular

Source: EPA / NHTSA vPIC, as of July 9, 2026.

NHTSA has opened one or more investigations covering this model. Recalls can follow an investigation, so check NHTSA for the latest before you buy.

Open safety recalls are free to fix at any franchised dealer. What recalls mean → Source: NHTSA recalls, as of July 9, 2026. Recalls can be issued any time, confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy.

• UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  The car has 26,000 miles and the heat shield over the muffler has shifted and causing a grinding sound against the back wheel. Told the shield had rusted and needed replacement. There were no warning lights, just the grinding sound from the

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• VISIBILITY/WIPER

  Out of no where the window chipped and then cracked later that day

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• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  My husband has trouble getting the key out when in park and turn off. Have to use the E-break every time we park because even in park the vehicle seems to get a mind of its own and start to roll. IT ROLLED ON ME WHILE I WAS GETTING MY CHILD

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• POWER TRAIN

  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 ackno

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• STEERING

  The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while pulling out of her driveway, the steering wheel became stiff, and the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over on the side the road. The v

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• SERVICE BRAKES

  Both of the front inner brake pads separated from the backing plate presenting a safety concern since the brake performance was compromised. The front outer brake pads did not separate from the backing plates. All four brake pads were insta

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Problems owners reported to the government, useful for spotting patterns, not proof any one car has them. What complaints mean → Source: NHTSA complaints, as of July 9, 2026. Owner-submitted reports, not verified diagnoses.

CRASH-TEST RATINGS · NHTSA NCAP

Overall

★★★★★

Frontal

★★★★☆

Side

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★☆

Government crash tests of this model; not every trim or year is tested. Source: NHTSA NCAP, as of July 9, 2026.

FUEL & RUNNING COST · U.S. EPA

Combined

29 mpg

City / Hwy

26 / 33

Est. fuel / yr

$2,150

CO₂ / mi

311 g

EPA lab estimates; real mpg varies by how you drive. Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov, as of July 9, 2026. Annual cost assumes 15,000 mi/yr at EPA's reference price.