2017 Subaru Impreza Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,890miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Subaru Impreza, 6% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,890 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Started the car it was on park, the car accelerated to 5rpm in a matter of seconds engine sounded like an airplane, I shut the car and repeated the same procedure 3 times. Called the dealer and had it towed there. The first time I complained was and took it to the dealer it was accelerating on high but they reprogammed it. Was stationary on city street”
NHTSA complaint #11207668, filed 2019-05, 7,780 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11291393, filed 2019-12, 28,000 miles“I was parking my car at apartment's parking lot by right turning. I was driving really slow about 5miles/hr.my foot was on the break pedal and as I press the break to slow my car further it got accelerated (with raving engine noise) and hit front parking fence as well as parked car right to me. I moved the automatic gear stick to parking position and able to stop the car. I talked with my car maker and they looked at it and prepared a report in 10 weeks. According to them weather mat might be the cause of this problem.but I do not think weather mat moved from its place during incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11063457, filed 2018-01, 3,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11376771, filed 2020-11, 59,000 miles“The brakes on the car rusted out and were making noise. I took it to multiple Subaru dealerships and all of them told me nothing was wrong with my car. After dealing with this issue for 2 years, I finally took it to an independent mechanic who found the rust along with an absurd amount of lubricant on my rotors. He was the first person to listen to me and he didn't make me feel crazy. He completely replaced my calipers, rotors, and brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11439618, filed 2021-11Related service bulletins
- 11002725Jun 25, 2024This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. This information has been…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 7 | 22% |
| 2022 | 2 | 14% |
| 2021 | 1 | 7% |
| 2020 | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 | 8 | 4% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 7 | 6% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 25 | 10% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 6 | 10% |
| 2010 | 7 | 15% |
| 2009 | 15 | 14% |
| 2008 | 21 | 12% |
| 2007 | 6 | 9% |
| 2006 | 6 | 11% |
| 2005 | 6 | 8% |
| 2004 | 6 | 6% |
| 2003 | 14 | 23% |
| 2002 | 60 | 21% |
| 2001 | 3 | 27% |
| 2000 | 5 | 12% |
| 1999 | 2 | 9% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 25% |
| 1995 | 3 | 7% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2017 Subaru Impreza
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Subaru Impreza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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