2017 Subaru Crosstrek electrical problems

Filed Nov 7, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · PA

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 (Nov 6th), the technician wanted to perform a fuel induction again until I reminded him he had already done that. He did replace a clamp on the loose intake hose. Upon return, I looked up the problem online and found some possible solutions that weren't offered, like: 1. Ignition coil ECM short circuit 2. CVT Torque converter lockup solenoid 3. Crankshaft position sensor (perhaps that is the MAF sensor that was replaced) I have opened a case with Subaru (Case #261107-1500076) and am waiting to be contacted by a Field Tech Specialist.

Filed Jun 4, 2022 · Electrical, Transmission · VA

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 all the way up but right back down with out me touching it. I have to fight the thing for 5mins to get it up! Windshield is cracked. We got it parked it no crack, went out in it and Crack, now I have to pay to get a new Windshield put in because every day just sitting there the Crack gets bigger. Why is there only 1 recall on this thing!? 🤔

Filed Feb 17, 2022 · Electrical · CO

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 with a CVT transmission but there are countless complaints of this happening to non-CVT transmission Subaru vehicles.

Filed Oct 22, 2020 · Electrical · TX

Stereo system freezes. Touch screen inaccessible. Glitches constantly. Not able to access any apps, navigation, starlink, etc.

Filed Jul 15, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 36,300 miles · AZ

Vehicle loses power at highway speeds and throttle is completely unresponsive/non-functional. Engine remains on but will not deliver power or accelerate. No dash indication lights are displayed. Car slows down rapidly until throttle re-engages at irregular intervals which can be a few seconds up to thirty seconds. Happens most frequently after driving for approximately 20-30 minutes. Happens repeatedly after it initiates. Have had to pull over several times to get out of the way of other motorists. This has been very dangerous.

Filed Jun 26, 2020 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · CA

Validating complaint of what is listed on the federal safety agency. 1) key stuck in ignition - when attempting to release key from ignition after setting gear in park and turning off engine, car key will get stuck 2) low gas fuel chime - chime is not functioning correctly. Chime is sharp / staccato alert and is barely audible.

Filed Jun 8, 2020 · Electrical · 38,182 miles · CA

Ignition key gets stuck and will not come out when turned off.

Filed May 24, 2020 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · CO

When putting my 2017 subaru crosstrek into park the key remains stuck in the ignition. The only way to remove the key is to shift into and out of park. Sometimes this takes multiple attempts. This appears to be a known issue.

Filed May 16, 2020 · Electrical · 17,000 miles · NY

On three occasions in the last 2 months, the battery died and the car would not start. I called service and the car was jump started. Three days later I had the same issue. I brought the car to my dealer and was told there was nothing wrong. Since that time, I have had to start my car every day, or jump start if the car sits for three days. Luckily, the car is parked on my driveway.

Filed Mar 31, 2020 · Electrical · 52,700 miles · ID

When I put my 2017 subaru crosstrek in park, I can not take my keys out of the ignition. They are locked in. I have to put my foot back on the brake, put the car in neutral, then slam it into park again, and even then it doesnt allow the keys to turn all the way to pull them out. I have to do this several times, before the sensor realizes the car is in park and I can take my keys out. This has been happening on and off for a couple months, and is not at the point where it is happening every single time I go to turn the car off.