Two problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 2017 Subaru Impreza. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Subaru Impreza based on all problems reported for the 2017 Impreza.
The low-oil light has illuminated twice within the first 11,400 miles. Subaru of America has told that this oil consumption is normal. However, we find it excessive and potentially dangerous. We never would have purchased the car if we had known about its oil consumption. Subaru should place a window sticker warning drivers to carry extra oil to prevent getting stranded with a blown engine.
Oil consumption . 1 quart low at 4,051 miles. Warning light indicator came on. Engine oil level low. At 6, 603 miles physically checked oil level and once again 1 quart low. Subaru facility performed oil consumption test and it failed. Small block has been ordered.