2017 Subaru IMPREZA
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2017 Subaru IMPREZA has 162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is lighting problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2017 subaru impreza. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v624000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount. ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.
162
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
2.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
LIGHTING
32 complaints- • The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount
- • The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
- • In September 2021, the driver side headlight failed, creating a hazard driving at night. In January 2023, the passenger side headlight failed, creating the same hazard. The dealer reviewed both issues and confirmed the ENTIRE headlight assembly has failed in both cases, requiring a full replacement
“The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
26 complaints- • I HAVE NOTICED THAT IT IS SIMPLY NOT POSSIBLE TO ADJUST THE DRIVER-SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR OUTWARD ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO PROPERLY SEE VEHICLES WHICH COULD BE IN MY SIDE BLIND SPOTS, AND THIS FEELS INCREDIBLY UNSAFE. I'M HAPPY THAT THE CAR HAS BLIND SPOT DETECTORS ON THE MIRRORS, BUT THAT IS NO SUBSTITUT
- • THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR DOES NOT ADJUST FAR ENOUGH OUT TO COMPLETELY ELIMINATE BLIND SPOTS. ALL OTHER VEHICLES THAT I'VE DRIVEN ALLOW THE SIDE-VIEW MIRROR TO ADJUST OUTWARDS FAR ENOUGH THAT THE BLINDSPOT IS COMPLETELY ELIMINATED. THE IMPREZA MIRROR ADJUSTS OUT TO A CERTAIN EXTENT AND THEN "BOUNCE
- • I BELIEVE MY CAR EXPERIENCED A SPONTANEOUS EXPLOSION OF THE SUN ROOF GLASS: WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT SECTION OF HIGHWAY I HEARD AND FELT A SUDDEN, LOUD, EXPLOSIVE SOUND THAT I THOUGHT WAS FROM SOMETHING HITTING THE ROOF OF MY CAR. AT THE TIME I WAS DRIVING IT CLOUDY BUT NO PRECIPITATION, APPROX.
“I HAVE NOTICED THAT IT IS SIMPLY NOT POSSIBLE TO ADJUST THE DRIVER-SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR OUTWARD ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO PROPERLY SEE VEHICLES WHICH COULD BE IN MY SIDE BLIND SPOTS, AND THIS FEELS INCREDIBLY UNSAFE. I'M HAPPY THAT THE CAR HAS BLIND SPOT DETECTORS ON THE MIRRORS, BUT THAT IS NO SUBSTITUT”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
22 complaints- • WE PURCHASED A NEW IMPREZA ON 2/4/17, WITHIN DAYS OF BRINGING THE CAR HOME WE NOTICED THAT ALL THE RADIO PRESETS HAD BEEN WIPED OUT, AND THE XM RADIO HAD REVERTED BACK TO A TRIAL PERIOD. THAT SAME DAY WE RECEIVED AN EMAIL SAYING THAT OUR CAR WAS SENDING A PROBLEM CODE FOR THE STARLINK SYSTEM. UPON
- • I DID A TEST DRIVE OF THE SUBARU IMPREZA 2017 PREMIUM WAGON AT A SEATTLE-AREA DEALERSHIP. I NOTICED THAT THE CAR DOOR DID NOT LOCK COMPLETELY OR OPENED BY ITSELF WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. I NOTICED THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO SEES THIS SAFETY ISSUE. THERE ARE OTHERS WHO HAVE REPORTED THE SAME
- • EYESIGHT DISABLES IT'S SELF, RADIO VOLUME STOPPED WORKING, REARVIEW CAMERA DISABLES IT'S SELF, CAR LOCKED ITS SELF WITH ENGINE RUNNING FOR 1 HOUR WITH BOTH KEYS IN MY POCKET WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK. I PURCHASED THE 2017 SUBARU IMPREZA SPORT ON MEMORIAL DAY 2017. SINCE MY PURCH
“WE PURCHASED A NEW IMPREZA ON 2/4/17, WITHIN DAYS OF BRINGING THE CAR HOME WE NOTICED THAT ALL THE RADIO PRESETS HAD BEEN WIPED OUT, AND THE XM RADIO HAD REVERTED BACK TO A TRIAL PERIOD. THAT SAME DAY WE RECEIVED AN EMAIL SAYING THAT OUR CAR WAS SENDING A PROBLEM CODE FOR THE STARLINK SYSTEM. UPON ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
21 complaints- • WE PURCHASED A NEW IMPREZA ON 2/4/17, WITHIN DAYS OF BRINGING THE CAR HOME WE NOTICED THAT ALL THE RADIO PRESETS HAD BEEN WIPED OUT, AND THE XM RADIO HAD REVERTED BACK TO A TRIAL PERIOD. THAT SAME DAY WE RECEIVED AN EMAIL SAYING THAT OUR CAR WAS SENDING A PROBLEM CODE FOR THE STARLINK SYSTEM. UPON
- • EYESIGHT SYSTEM KEEPS TURNING ITSELF OFF. REAR CAMERA HAS FAR MORE PROBLEMS AFTER FEDERAL REAR CAMERA RECALL. CAMERA OFTEN DOESN'T APPEAR AND LEAVES ME WITH A BLANK SCREEN. EYESIGHT SYSTEM SHUTS OFF RANDOMLY AND RESETS AFTER A RESTART. NOTHING ELSE CHANGES BUY A RESTART, AND PROBLEM IS SOLVED. SOUND
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. ALSO, THE GEARS FAILED TO SHIFT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. T
“WE PURCHASED A NEW IMPREZA ON 2/4/17, WITHIN DAYS OF BRINGING THE CAR HOME WE NOTICED THAT ALL THE RADIO PRESETS HAD BEEN WIPED OUT, AND THE XM RADIO HAD REVERTED BACK TO A TRIAL PERIOD. THAT SAME DAY WE RECEIVED AN EMAIL SAYING THAT OUR CAR WAS SENDING A PROBLEM CODE FOR THE STARLINK SYSTEM. UPON ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
14 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. ALSO, THE GEARS FAILED TO SHIFT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. T
- • OIL CONSUMPTION . 1 QUART LOW AT 4,051 MILES. WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON. ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW. AT 6, 603 MILES PHYSICALLY CHECKED OIL LEVEL AND ONCE AGAIN 1 QUART LOW. SUBARU FACILITY PERFORMED OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AND IT FAILED. SMALL BLOCK HAS BEEN ORDERED
- • 3 DIFFERENT TIMES,ON DIFFERENT DAYS, WHEN MAKING A TURN AFTER STOPPED AT A LIGHT THE CAR SHUT OFF COMPLETELY AND HAD TO BE RESTARTED. NO INDICATION LIGHTS CAME ON AND MY RADIO STAYED PLAYING. A VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE!! PUT 4 WAYS ON AND PRAYED I WOULD NOT GET HIT.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. ALSO, THE GEARS FAILED TO SHIFT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. T”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 162 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐LIGHTING: The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐VISIBILITY: I HAVE NOTICED THAT IT IS SIMPLY NOT POSSIBLE TO ADJUST THE DRIVER-SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR OUTWARD ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO PROPERLY SEE VEHICLES WHICH COULD BE IN MY SIDE BLIND SPOTS, AND THIS FEELS INCREDIBLY UNSAFE. I'M HAPPY THAT THE CAR HAS BLIND SPOT DETECTORS ON THE MIRRORS, BUT THAT IS NO SUBSTITUT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: WE PURCHASED A NEW IMPREZA ON 2/4/17, WITHIN DAYS OF BRINGING THE CAR HOME WE NOTICED THAT ALL THE RADIO PRESETS HAD BEEN WIPED OUT, AND THE XM RADIO HAD REVERTED BACK TO A TRIAL PERIOD. THAT SAME DAY WE RECEIVED AN EMAIL SAYING THAT OUR CAR WAS SENDING A PROBLEM CODE FOR THE STARLINK SYSTEM. UPON
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: WE PURCHASED A NEW IMPREZA ON 2/4/17, WITHIN DAYS OF BRINGING THE CAR HOME WE NOTICED THAT ALL THE RADIO PRESETS HAD BEEN WIPED OUT, AND THE XM RADIO HAD REVERTED BACK TO A TRIAL PERIOD. THAT SAME DAY WE RECEIVED AN EMAIL SAYING THAT OUR CAR WAS SENDING A PROBLEM CODE FOR THE STARLINK SYSTEM. UPON
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Subaru IMPREZA — Year Comparison
How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 162
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 4
- Crash reports
- 11
- Injury reports
- 7
- Segment avg
- 80
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