2017 Subaru Crosstrek: recalls and problems

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System2026-11-07

While driving, the car stalls out. sometimes it recovers automatically, but most times i need to restart it, causing me to be very concerned about a possible rear-end crash. i have taken it to the dealer (rafferty in newtown sq pa) twice. the fist time (oct 8th) the maf sensor was replaced and a fuel induction service was performed. the problem seemed to be fixed for about a month and it recurred. the second visit (n

Power Train,Engine2026-11-03

*the engine experienced a failure of an internal valve spring, a component that controls the operation of the engine valves. the failure required significant engine repair, including engine teardown. the vehicle was diagnosed by subaru of olathe, and the failed component and vehicle should be available for inspection through the servicing dealership. subaru of america reviewed the dealer's repair estimate and approve

Power Train2025-10-22

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 identical transmission - tsb states original forks required "thicker nylon inserts" proving inadequate design -

Vehicle Speed Control2025-09-30

In august of 2024, i got into my car in a parking lot and turned the key in the ignition. the car started revving really high. i waited for it to slow down, and then i put it into reverse. the car shot back and would have hit the building if i hadn't slammed on the brakes. fortunately, there wasn't anyone behind the car at the time, but the woman who had just walked in back of my car to enter the building stood there