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2017 Subaru Impreza Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 125 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Very High Reported Activity — 2017 Subaru Impreza

The 2017 Subaru Impreza shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
125
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crash Reports
3 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Subaru Impreza (7)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Electrical System: Software
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
NHTSA #21V264000
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Crankcase (pcv)
An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
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,…
NHTSA #19V744000
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Crankcase (pcv)
An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
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…
NHTSA #19V745000
🔧 Electrical System: Software
If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #19V743000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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…
NHTSA #17V216000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Camera System
A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
NHTSA #17V132000
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.
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…
NHTSA #22V624000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Subaru Impreza

Based on 125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Exterior Lighting
30
Visibility/wiper
20
Electrical System
19
Unknown Or Other
17
Engine
9
Air Bags
8
Power Train
5
Fuel System
3
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Subaru Impreza — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 58 complaints 2012 243 complaints 2013 250 complaints 2014 108 complaints 2015 79 complaints 2016 75 complaints 2017 125 complaints 2018 151 complaints 2019 194 complaints 2020 85 complaints 2021 14 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2012, 2013 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Subaru Impreza

Is the 2017 Subaru Impreza reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Subaru Impreza has 7 recall campaigns and 125 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Subaru Impreza have?
The 2017 Subaru Impreza has 7 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Subaru Impreza?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Subaru Impreza are: Exterior Lighting, Visibility/wiper, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Subaru Impreza safe to buy?
The 2017 Subaru Impreza has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru Impreza should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Impreza are: 2011, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2012, 2013.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.