2017 Subaru Impreza Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 20%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Subaru Impreza, 20% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11384834, filed 2020-12, 31,000 miles“I have had to replace my windshield twice within 12 months due to chipping and cracking. The first chip caused a 12+ inch crack which prompted replacement ($1000.00) 5 months after the original replacement salt on the expressway chipped the 2nd windshield. Each time something comes in contact with the windshield, it seems to chip. I have approximately 4 chips in my newest windshield. I don't think the windshield should have chipped so easily”
NHTSA complaint #11329903, filed 2020-06, 40,000 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 believe my car experienced a spontaneous explosion of the sun roof glass: while driving on a straight section of highway I heard and felt a sudden, loud, explosive sound that I thought was from something hitting the roof of my car. At the time I was driving it cloudy but no precipitation, approx. 36 degrees, dry road conditions with minimal traffic, approx. 3:30pm. I was in the right lane, no construction or objects noted in the road in the area and not near an overhead roadway or elevated side of road. …”
NHTSA complaint #11082518, filed 2018-04, 8,985 miles“Driving on a four-lane freeway with no other vehicles around me, the passenger's door side mirror exploded . There was a large bang that sounded like a blown tire, which is what I thought it was at first. Then I looked to my right and saw my passenger's side door mirror hanging in pieces by its electrical wiring, and the plastic, outside mirror casing completely destroyed. I pulled to the side of the road to get a better look, and the debris scrapped-up my passenger window pretty badly, too. Lots of etching in the passenger window. …”
NHTSA complaint #11121328, filed 2018-08, 11,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11016169Mar 6, 2025Update safety recall: WRG-22 Impreza headlamp non -compliance final phase mailing to owners.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 25% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 3 | 21% |
| 2020 | 56 | 66% |
| 2019 | 60 | 31% |
| 2018 | 40 | 26% |
| 2017 | 25 | 20% |
| 2016 | 5 | 7% |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 14% |
| 2010 | 6 | 13% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 25 | 14% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 17 | 6% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 7% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 9% |
| 1994 | 1 | 13% |
| 1993 | 13 | 39% |
Other parts of the 2017 Subaru Impreza
32 complaintsOther or unknown
22 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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