2017 Subaru Crosstrek power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Oct 22, 2025
“On January 19, 2024 I was slowly pulling in to a parking spot at my doctors office. I did not pull up far enough, as there was a concrete retaining wall at the head of the spot and no tire block for safety. I was maybe 5 feet from the wall when I lightly tapped the gas pedal to inch up (as the back…”
filed Mar 6, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body. The updated valve body incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
16-156-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2026This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability.
16-156-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 13, 2026This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
SubaruNet Announcement (R · Other · issued May 4, 2026
Power Train problems in other Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Crosstrek | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Crosstrek | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 14 | 12% |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 9 | 13% |
| 2019 Crosstrek | 24 | 8% |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 14 | 7% |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 18 | 14% |
| 2013 Crosstrek | 4 | 15% |
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.