2017 Subaru Impreza Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 18%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,890miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Subaru Impreza, 18% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,890 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 did a test drive of the Subaru Impreza 2017 premium wagon at a seattle-area dealership. I noticed that the car door did not lock completely or opened by itself while the car was in motion. I noticed that I am not the only one who sees this safety issue. There are others who have reported the same or similar problem on Subaru owners forum. …”
NHTSA complaint #10991269, filed 2017-05, 5 miles“I purchased a 2017 Subaru Impreza limited on 7.30.17 from bob barker Subaru in carlsbad, ca. The car, until yesterday, had approximately 500 miles on the odometer. On 8.9.17 at 1830 my son was driving the car and his friend was in the passenger seat. The car was struck on the left front side by a ford fusion entering the intersection after the signal had changed. The airbags deployed. What happened next is unbelieveable!! …”
NHTSA complaint #11014232, filed 2017-08, 500 miles“My windshield cracked in one corner for no reason. I'm worried about the stability of the entire windshield. The car was parked in a locked garage when this occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #11310774, filed 2020-02, 8,000 miles“I had purchased a Subaru Impreza 2017 in june of 2017. Since leaving the parking lot with the car I've experienced all the info entertainment issues. I have a weird engine ticking noise. The vehicle will continue to accelerate. It has never gone out of control. However the 'forward' momentum/ inertia that's created by the engine doesn't disperse correctly thru the exhaust as it should. The vehicle is a 5 speed manual and if I don't shift down to neutral when stoping then I won't stop where I'm judging to. The car will feel as if it's sliding over the brakes. …”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 40% |
| 2024 | 3 | 9% |
| 2022 | 2 | 14% |
| 2021 | 2 | 14% |
| 2020 | 17 | 20% |
| 2019 | 26 | 13% |
| 2018 | 26 | 17% |
| 2017 | 22 | 18% |
| 2016 | 19 | 25% |
| 2015 | 14 | 18% |
| 2014 | 9 | 8% |
| 2013 | 21 | 8% |
| 2012 | 13 | 5% |
| 2011 | 5 | 9% |
| 2010 | 9 | 20% |
| 2009 | 7 | 7% |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 7% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 10% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2017 Subaru Impreza
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBrakes
7 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology