Worst 2017 Subaru Impreza Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
VISIBILITY/WIPER
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Subaru Impreza.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 31 | — | 1 | 24,088 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 25 | 1 | — | 28,739 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 22 | 1 | 1 | 12,035 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20 | 1 | 2 | 15,645 mi | |
| ENGINE | 14 | 1 | — | 15,062 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 5 | — | 19,328 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 2 | — | 24,445 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 40,425 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | — | 15,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 53,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 6,152 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | 1 | 500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 20,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | 14,953 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 8,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 69,534 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 14,953 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | 1 | — | 20,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 68,500 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | 38,980 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 9,572 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 8,985 mi |
Recalls for 2017 Subaru Impreza
15 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,019,767 vehicles.
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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 fuse.
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 fuse.
+ 5 more recalls
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