2017 Subaru Impreza Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Subaru Impreza.

20162018
Complaints
161
Crashes
15
Fires
5
Injuries
10
Fatalities
Recalls
15

Worst 2017 Subaru Impreza Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#131 complaints

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Avg mileage:24,088 mi
Fires:1
#225 complaints

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Avg mileage:28,739 mi
Crash-related:1
#322 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:12,035 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Subaru Impreza.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
EXTERIOR LIGHTING31124,088 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER25128,739 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER221112,035 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM201215,645 mi
ENGINE14115,062 mi
AIR BAGS10519,328 mi
SERVICE BRAKES7224,445 mi
POWER TRAIN540,425 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4115,000 mi
WHEELS453,500 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE26,152 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM211500 mi
SUSPENSION220,500 mi
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING114,953 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)18,500 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS169,534 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL114,953 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1120,000 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP168,500 mi
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION138,980 mi
STEERING13,000 mi
STRUCTURE1
STRUCTURE:BODY19,572 mi
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY18,985 mi

Recalls for 2017 Subaru Impreza

15 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,019,767 vehicles.

22V624000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
~188,397 affected

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."

22V624000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
~188,397 affected

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."

22V624000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
~188,397 affected

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."

22V624000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
~188,397 affected

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."

21V264000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
~466,205 affected

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.

21V264000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
~466,205 affected

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.

21V264000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
~466,205 affected

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.

21V264000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
~466,205 affected

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.

19V743000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
~466,205 affected

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.

19V743000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
~466,205 affected

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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