Power Train Related Problems of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle shudder (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Subaru Crosstrek


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

The Power Train problem

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   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

The windshield on my 2017 Crosstrek chips too easy. I have never had chips on any other vehicles windshield. The glass must be too soft. This has happened to my Crosstrek a few times while in motion. My transmission feels like it sometimes slips, and shudders while the vehicle is in motion.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

I was operating my 2017 Subaru Crosstrek on union st in braintree MA. I stopped at a red light. The light turned green. I then depressed the gas pedal. I heard a bang and the vehicle started to roll back. The transmission had ceased to operate. I luckily was able to navigate to the curb backwards.   Read details...


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Crosstrek Service Bulletins