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2017 Subaru Crosstrek consumer reviews

$21,695 starting MSRP
side view of 2017 Crosstrek Subaru
(130 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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I liked this car before the problems

I had this car for the first year at 44k the catalytic converter went out. Subaru replaced at no charge. Then two years later at 90k the catalytic converter needs to be replaced again and also needs engine work already . I don’t drive it much so I’m shocked

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Reliable, fun, and slow

We bought this car back in 2016, a 2017 model. Just traded it in on a 2020 Outback XT in January 2020 when it had 50,000km. It was decently comfortable but the seats were fairly firm and on long trips I would get a little sore (Alberta Canada to Southern California). It is very slow, not completely unbearably slow, but it is very slow. On the bright side, it gets great gas mileage for an AWD compact suv. Another thing to note is over the 50,000km we didn't have to take it in for any sort of mechanical issues at all. Just oil changes and standard maintanence. Obviously I don't know how it would do down the line, but judging by the few issues it gave us I'm sure it would be a very reliable vehicle in the long term.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great reliability and safe

Excellent drivability comfortable good value, quality and safety features Rides great . this is my 3rd Subaru 2 Foresters priori still own 1 2018 Subaru is a mainstay with me and my family. Great for winter

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great all around car for family or sports.

I absolutely love this car, but I bought a camper van and don't need two cars. I will miss it. Good mileage, and fantastic AWD traction in snow. Great ski car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great choice for seniors

Just bought used for my mother-in-law after my mother was happy with her 2015. The height makes it easy to get in and out of, and visibility is excellent, plus optional EyeSight. If it weren't a cool little SUV, the above might seem terrible, but this model is nothing for a senior to be ashamed of. BTW, stick with this generation; as of 2018, it gets a bit bloated, lacks power and the steering becomes too vague.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Sporty Symmetrical All Wheel Drive

I love this car and have had no problems with it. It drives great and has been a great family car but can be used for driving to winter travel destinations (i.e. ski slopes).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Loved the Crosstrek

Car ended up being a little too small for packing in people, a dog and all the gear on a trip to the cabin or elsewhere. Loved driving it though! It was sometimes a little noisy inside the car at highway speeds. Nothing but positive overall.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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loving it so far!

I've driven Subarus exclusively since 2005 and this one is my favorite so far. I've gotten so many compliments on how cool I look driving it, the gas mileage difference compared to my previous (2007 Outback) car is tremendous! The interior is so quiet while I'm driving, and the bluetooth phone stuff is all very easy to use and convenient. My dog (who is very big) also loves it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable

The car exceeded all my expectations love it and the dealership. Nice interior design and exterior design is great. Overall I would recommend this car for anyone looking for an exceptional vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Crosstrek Review

Great SUV for the money. Lots of room and power and still gets about 28MPG in the city and about 32MPG on the road. Great power with no lag time like most SUV's I've driven in the past.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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