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2017 Subaru XV CrossTrek Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

25/100

#4 most-complained of 5 XV CrossTrek years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2017 Subaru XV CrossTrek has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 25 out of 100 — #4 highest of 5 XV CrossTrek model years. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 67% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2017 Subaru XV CrossTrek problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine2 (67%)
  2. Brakes1 (33%)
  3. Electrical System1 (33%)
  4. Visibility & Wipers1 (33%)
2017 Subaru XV CrossTrek complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2017Apr 2018Apr 2019
5 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2017 to Apr 2019; peak Apr 2018 (2).

2017 Subaru XV CrossTrek recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2017 compared with other XV CrossTrek years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Caution5078129
2016No verdict03029
2017No verdict2530—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Subaru XV CrossTrek a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Subaru XV CrossTrek ranks #4 of 5 among XV CrossTrek model years (Complaint Index 25/100). It has 3 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Subaru XV CrossTrek?
The most reported problem areas are engine (2 complaints), brakes (1 complaints), and electrical system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 24,260 miles.
Does the 2017 Subaru XV CrossTrek have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2017 Subaru XV CrossTrek in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.