2017 Subaru Impreza Problems, Recalls & Reliability
162 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Subaru Impreza, alongside 7 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 57/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 25,500 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2017 Subaru Impreza sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 1997–1998, 2006, 2010.
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Where 2017 sits among all Impreza years
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior) 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. The…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Impreza
“The windshield has a crack out of nowhere. This happened in my garage where the vehicle is parked most of the time.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Impreza
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 83 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 14,953 miles. Half of those reports fall between 4,948 and 33,772 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (7)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
Fix: Dealers will replace the front headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614.…
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown…
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil…
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine,…
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the engine will be…
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a…
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for…
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Winter fuels may vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, resulting in a reduction in fuel pressure, possibly causing the engine to stall.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control unit to turn the radiator cooling fan on at a lower temperature, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners…
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Due to a software problem, the rearview camera display may not work properly.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783.…
Technical service bulletins
552 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2017 Subaru Impreza. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2017 Impreza TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2017 Subaru Impreza reliable?
The 2017 Subaru Impreza drew 162 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 57/100, scored against the model's worst year (2012).
What are the most common 2017 Subaru Impreza problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Subaru Impreza are electrical (53 complaints), visibility & wipers (26), and other (23).
At what mileage do 2017 Subaru Impreza problems show up?
Owners most often report 2017 Subaru Impreza problems around 14,953 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 4,948 and 33,772 miles.
Does the 2017 Subaru Impreza have recalls?
7 recall campaigns apply to the 2017 Subaru Impreza. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.