2017 Subaru Crosstrek electrical system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 OUT OF THE CAR!! NOW my driver side window seems to roll…”
filed Jun 4, 2022
“The key gets stuck in the ignition. We have to turn the ignition to ACC or start the car then switch it back to OFF multiple times for it to release. We have not had the issue looked at yet. It's easily reproduceable. No other symptoms are present. Subaru issued a recall for this issue for vehicles…”
filed Feb 17, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Electrical System problems in other Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Crosstrek | 5 | 12% |
| 2024 Crosstrek | 8 | 7% |
| 2023 Crosstrek | 6 | 18% |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 4 | 13% |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 16 | 14% |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 11 | 16% |
| 2019 Crosstrek | 53 | 19% |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 32 | 16% |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 37 | 28% |
| 2013 Crosstrek | 5 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.