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2017 Subaru Impreza
Common Problems

Ranked from 62 federal NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium
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Low

11 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Headlight Assembly Failure

    23complaints
    High severityOther

    The headlight assembly frequently fails, requiring complete replacement.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Recall Non-Resolution

    22complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Multiple recalls remain unresolved, causing inconvenience and potential safety issues.

  3. 3

    Windshield Cracking or Chipping Without Apparent Cause

    20complaints
    High severityOther

    Windshields on 2017 Subaru Impreza models are cracking or chipping without any apparent cause, posing a safety hazard.

  4. 4

    Unexplained Engine Issues and Performance Problems

    12complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine experiences unexplained performance issues, such as hesitation and loss of power, without clear mechanical causes.

    Related recalls: 19V744000, 19V745000

  5. 5

    Battery Drain and Frequent Jump Starts

    8complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The battery drains quickly, often requiring frequent jump starts, indicating an electrical system issue.

    $150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 21V264000, 19V743000

  6. 6

    Brake Issues Leading to Uncontrolled Acceleration

    3complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake system can cause uncontrolled acceleration, leading to potential loss of control and accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Engine Control Module (ECM) Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Engine Control Module (ECM) malfunctions leading to engine stalling and other electrical issues.

    Related recalls: 21V264000, 19V743000

  8. 8

    Electrical system issues with airbags and other systems

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Various electrical systems, including airbags and Eyesight, malfunction or disable themselves.

    Related recalls: 21V264000, 19V743000

  9. 9

    Engine stalling during acceleration

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls during acceleration, often without warning lights.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 19V744000, 19V745000

  10. 10

    Radio malfunctioning at startup

    2complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The radio turns on automatically at startup and cannot be controlled until the car is moving.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 21V264000, 19V743000

  11. 11

    Wheel Bearing Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Wheel bearings frequently fail, requiring multiple replacements within a short period.

    $250–$700est. wheel bearing/hub replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.