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ProblemsByVin Index / 2017-SUBARU-IMPREZA / COMPLAINTS
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2017 Subaru Impreza owner complaints

125 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

visibility 8 complaints shown

21 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $350 · see visibility cluster analysis →
12/24/2020 31,000 mi ODI #11384834.0

A small object hit the side of my windshield while I was driving home and later caused a 6-inch crack to form. The crack expanded to 10+ inches overnight while my car was parked in my garage. I now have to have my windshield replaced and safety system will need to be re-calibrated at an additional cost.

12/11/2021 ODI #11443468.0

The windshield on the car seems to break, and/or chip very easily and much more frequent than any other vehicle I have owned.

12/01/2020 14,953 mi ODI #11377348.0

A crack appeared in the windshield on the driver's side of the car. The car was moving when the crack appeared but was stationary (driveway) when the crack expanded from the driver's side to the passenger side by the next day.

11/30/2023 ODI #11557801.0

I am logging a complaint regarding my Subaru Impreza 2017 windshield. I bought new in 2017, and it currently has only about 55k miles. The windshield is completely covered (literally thousands) of tiny pinpoint chips. At certain times of day (usually sunset) the glare that this causes is so bad that visibility is very poor and driving is almost scary. I contacted the dealership and they said they haven’t heard of this issue. I drive regular roads and with this low of a mileage, I shouldn’t be having to think about replacing my windshield. I’ve driven cars with triple the mileage and windshields don’t look like this.

11/27/2020 ODI #11376649.0

My windshield has a small crack and I am not sure when it happened.

11/27/2020 38,000 mi ODI #11376744.0

The windshield cracked for no apparent reason. It was replaced at safelite auto glass. The receipt is attached.

11/27/2020 38,980 mi ODI #11376756.0

The windshield has a crack out of nowhere. This happened in my garage where the vehicle is parked most of the time.

11/15/2019 17,000 mi ODI #11280291.0

Windshield cracked after taking small road debris to windshield while driving approx 55 MPH on a highway. Immediately after debris hit windshield began to splinter and crack which worsened into a 8-10" long damage making the windshield ineligible for repair. Windshield required replacement

engine 3 complaints shown

9 total in this category · severe · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/20/2018 ODI #11162657.0

The RPM is dropping to 6,000 to 5,800. Every time I apply the break all the way. Felt the vibration of the car every time the car is stop. Took it to the 2 different dealer still don't know what to do with it. I also call the Subaru main office they said there is nothing they can do. They even send me a gift for no reason after I yell at them over the phones.

12/07/2017 1,395 mi ODI #11052942.0

3 different times,on different days, when making a turn after stopped at a light the car shut off completely and had to be restarted. No indication lights came on and my radio stayed playing. A very dangerous safety issue!! Put 4 ways on and prayed I would not get hit.

12/06/2018 11,365 mi ODI #11156558.0

The low-oil light has illuminated twice within the first 11,400 miles. Subaru of america has told that this oil consumption is normal. However, we find it excessive and potentially dangerous. We never would have purchased the car if we had known about its oil consumption. Subaru should place a window sticker warning drivers to carry extra oil to prevent getting stranded with a blown engine.

other 2 complaints shown

12/28/2023 ODI #11562240.0

I have NOT been on an accident or anything related, my complaint is about my car's current recall that the manufacturer cannot fix. My husband is military and we are currently stationed in Spain, the car has a recall to be fixed before shipment to the new duty station. As per the shipping rules, there cannot be any recalls active on the vehicle and we have done our part to contact the manufacturer both in Spain, United States and Puerto Rico (where the car was purchased originally). We are expected to ship the car in January 31st, 2024 from Spain to the new duty station which this matter has an urgency as it is the only car we have. I have done my part of contacting all Subaru manufacturers so someone can fix the issue before the ship out date, and even they say the manufacturer has

12/04/2017 1,500 mi ODI #11052337.0

Please see the attachment for the whole story. Thanks.

lighting 2 complaints shown

30 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $250 · see lighting cluster analysis →
12/28/2023 ODI #11562248.0

The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact who is active Military stationed outside of the US, was unable to import the vehicle back into the USA due to the vehicle being under recall. The contact stated that the country where the vehicle was located, the local dealers stated that the recall did not apply to similar vehicles of the same year and manufacturer in the country. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

12/16/2023 ODI #11560486.0

I received the recall notice that shows "WRG-22, NHTSA ID 22V-624, October 2029." I have been waiting for Subaru to fix this. It seems a year later, it should be taken care of? As per the NHTSA site, it says to file a complaint if this is not fixed in a timely manner, so I am submitting this.

brakes 2 complaints shown

3 total in this category · severe · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/26/2019 28,000 mi Crash ODI #11291393.0

I received a notice from Subaru described as a service program wur-03. Therefore it is not a recall like the ECM and pcv valve issues. I was unable to make an appointment since I received the notice so close to the holiday. Unfortunately I was involved in a traffic accident before I was able to get the vehicle in for the service. The service is explained as an issue with the brake hoses where fluid seeps between the layers of the hoses. So, Subaru wants to replace all 4 of the brake hoses at no charge. I am an auto tech so I know that any internal breakdown of a brake hose interferes with the ability of the brake system performing properly. What happened during the accident in question is that the vehicle failed to stop in time causing my vehicle to strike the vehicle in front of me. There

11/27/2020 59,000 mi ODI #11376771.0

My windshield chipped and then cracked all the way across from a light hit from a pebble, the proper replacement is $400 before labor, thats without Subaru eyesight calibration.

electrical 2 complaints shown

19 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/07/2017 2,500 mi ODI #11053006.0

Radio sound at high volume on start-up with control knob useless to turn down or turn off the sound. The head unit has been replaced. Problem is identical. Turning sound off at shutdown the day before makes no difference. Reversing in parking lots is perilous. There can be a few seconds of delay before the loud sound begins, while the car is rolling. Stabbing the off button is useless. Volume knob spins uselessly for about ten seconds before muting the sound. It happens pretty much every time I start the car.

11/20/2019 25,000 mi ODI #11281276.0

There are two separate issues with this vehicle which has not been resolved through dealers help and no recalls have been issued yet for these problems. First: the engine stalls around 16 to 11 MPH. The acceleration slows down rapidly after 16-15mph then it ramps up at 13mph and then slows down around 11 MPH speeds. This issue has been persistent since the ownership of the vehicle. NHTSA needs to look into this problem since it can be a potential safety risk and can cause accidents. Second: the battery on this vehicle was dead suddenly over night without any visible clues. No map or dome lights were kept on. The vehicle was switched off properly and next morning the battery was dead. Somewhere in the vehicle (the suspect is infotainment system) the battery is draining. This has hap

body 1 complaint shown

12/12/2019 ODI #11287330.0

2017 Subaru impreza. Consumer writes in regards to dealers putting aftrmarket parts on vehicle during repair and removing orignal Subaru parts. *ld *js

Showing 300 of 125 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Subaru/Impreza#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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