2017 Subaru XV Crosstrek Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XV Crosstrek years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Subaru XV Crosstrek. That ranks 4th out of 5 XV Crosstrek model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 24,260 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Subaru XV Crosstrek problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 67% | 24,260 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 19,520 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 19,520 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Subaru XV Crosstrek recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Subaru XV Crosstrek.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving down a road at 45 mph when my car turned off suddenly. All the lights on the dashboard lit on. I was able to coast to the side of the road, slowly. I turned off the car and it turned back on with no problems. I drove home, and drove it to matt slap subaru in newark, delaware the next…
I was slowly pulling into the garage and when i went to apply the brakes, the car uncontrollably lunged forward and hit the car in front of me. The floor mat was not an issue and was secure. Although the brakes were being applied, the car suddenly lunged forward.
Side view mirrors, both left and right are mounted 8'" behind front of door creating very large blind spots for driver. For short drivers who drive with the seat in a forward position the view that the mirror provides is very limited.
Other Subaru XV Crosstrek years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 XV Crosstrek | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 XV Crosstrek | 79 | 1 |
| 2014 XV Crosstrek | 81 | 0 |
| 2013 XV Crosstrek | 98 | 2 |
See all Subaru XV Crosstrek problems by year, every Subaru model, or the Subaru VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Subaru XV Crosstrek?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Subaru XV Crosstrek?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Subaru XV Crosstrek a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XV Crosstrek model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.