2017 Subaru WRX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
73 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Subaru WRX, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 30/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 48,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2017 sits among all WRX years
What owners report
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 44 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 37,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 26,000 and 61,545 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is…
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at…
Technical service bulletins
379 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2017 Subaru WRX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
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 WRX reliable?
The 2017 Subaru WRX drew 73 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 30/100, scored against the model's worst year (2002).
What are the most common 2017 Subaru WRX problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Subaru WRX are electrical (18 complaints), engine (12), and transmission & drivetrain (11).
At what mileage do 2017 Subaru WRX problems show up?
Owners most often report 2017 Subaru WRX problems around 37,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 26,000 and 61,545 miles.
Does the 2017 Subaru WRX have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2017 Subaru WRX. 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.