MYRModel Year Report

2017 Subaru Impreza

◆ Worse than typical
2017 Subaru Impreza
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:55:31.502Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Subaru Impreza Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1993: 33 complaints 1994: 8 complaints 1995: 46 complaints 1996: 20 complaints 1997: 30 complaints 1997 1998: 30 complaints 1999: 22 complaints 2000: 41 complaints 2001: 11 complaints 2002: 292 complaints 2002 2003: 62 complaints 2004: 96 complaints 2005: 75 complaints 2006: 56 complaints 2007: 68 complaints 2007 2008: 176 complaints 2009: 103 complaints 2010: 45 complaints 2011: 57 complaints 2012: 242 complaints 2012 2013: 248 complaints 2014: 108 complaints 2015: 77 complaints 2016: 75 complaints 2017: 125 complaints 2017 2018: 149 complaints 2019: 191 complaints 2020: 85 complaints 2021: 14 complaints 2022: 12 complaints 2022 2023: 4 complaints 2024: 29 complaints 2025: 4 complaints 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2017: 125 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
199333
19948
199546
199620
199730
199830
199922
200041
200111
2002292
200362
200496
200575
200656
200768
2008176
2009103
201045
201157
2012242
2013248
2014108
201577
201675
2017125
2018149
2019191
202085
202114
202212
20234
202429
20254
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 25%

25% of complaints: exterior lighting — 31 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
VISIBILITY/WIPER 20%

20% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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Parked at a store. Car caught on fire while in store. Car had been parked approximately 10 minutes. Left side headlight spontaneously ignited.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240802

I WAS PARKING MY CAR AT APARTMENT'S PARKING LOT BY RIGHT TURNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180118

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170213

ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I was driving on the freeway and the all the airbags in my vehicle deployed, sides, front and under the steering wheel. I did not have an accident or hit anything in the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240216

I was involved in an auto accident 9/18/2023. An SUV ran a red light and struck my care on the drivers side. The SUV struck me going between 45 and 50 mph according to the police report.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240213

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2017 — complaint volume: 125
R 20170327 — back over prevention

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Due to a software problem, the rearview camera display may not work properly.

Remedy: 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. Subaru's number for the recall is WTN-74.

Campaign 17V132000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170420 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 17V216000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191202 — engine and engine cooling

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.

Remedy: 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 replaced, free of charge.

Campaign 19V744000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191203 — engine and engine cooling

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.

Remedy: 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 this recall is WUS-04.

Campaign 19V745000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191204 — electrical system

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge.

Campaign 19V743000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210601 — electrical system, engine and engine cooling

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.

Remedy: 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 beginning June 1, 2021.

Campaign 21V264000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20231115 — exterior lighting

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.

Remedy: 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's number for this recall is WRG-22.

Campaign 22V624000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Subaru Impreza — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (31 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V132000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V216000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V744000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V745000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V743000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V264000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V624000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 1997 ▲ 1993

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ■ 2013 ■ 2012

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Subaru Impreza reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Subaru Impreza is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Subaru Impreza?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Subaru Impreza have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.