2017 Subaru Impreza Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2017 Subaru Impreza, 3% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 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.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11364840, filed 2020-10, 1 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11281276, filed 2019-11, 25,000 miles“Since new, maybe once a month, Cruise control idiot light comes on and flashes until car is turned off. usually no bother but one day it started braking without me and I bought the DUMB base model!!! before extended warranty expires, this august, hopefully dealer will replace wheel speed sensors on rear wheels. not sure if this will fix problem. I have asked them to check this six or seven times now. they tell me warranty may not cover it unless code is stored? hopefully they will stand behind product and fix it anyway. 2017 Impreza with 33000 miles and have done ALL recalls and maintenance!”
NHTSA complaint #11573219, filed 2024-02Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 14% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 11% |
| 2015 | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 | 8 | 7% |
| 2013 | 13 | 5% |
| 2012 | 11 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 11% |
| 2009 | 9 | 9% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 2 | 9% |
| 1997 | 2 | 7% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 13% |
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 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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