14 problems related to equipment 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.
After reading forums online and my own experience I’m convinced the Subaru sun visors are improperly installed or fitted and pose a danger to drivers and those on the road. The sun visors on the driver and passenger side are incredibly loose and prone to falling off while I’m driving. I cannot use it to deflect sun because it will fall off while I’m driving - creating incredibly dangerous driving conditions. It has fallen in my lap but I’m afraid it might fall down to where the pedals are and cause further issues. This has been an issue since I purchased the vehicle in 2019 and happens almost weekly it doesn’t appear that Subaru sells the parts separately so replacing it would be costly.
I have not been on an accident or anything related, my complaint is about my car's current recall that the manufacturer cannot fix. My husband is military and we are currently stationed in spain, the car has a recall to be fixed before shipment to the new duty station. As per the shipping rules, there cannot be any recalls active on the vehicle and we have done our part to contact the manufacturer both in spain, united states and puerto rico (where the car was purchased originally). We are expected to ship the car in January 31st, 2024 from spain to the new duty station which this matter has an urgency as it is the only car we have. I have done my part of contacting all Subaru manufacturers so someone can fix the issue before the ship out date, and even they say the manufacturer has no idea how they will fix the recall. We need help! the car is in perfect condition we have not have any issues with the related 'recall' as of today. Again, we are not in the united states but stationed in spain for military purposes and we are expected to move out at the end of January, this matter has great urgency!.
From: kundan dhakal date: August 18, 2023 subject: complaint against Subaru for faulty and poor quality windshield I am writing to file a complaint against Subaru for the faulty and poor-quality windshield in my 2017 Subaru Impreza. On August 18, 2023, while I was driving on I-35, a tiny speck hit my windshield. Within a few minutes of driving, the speck spread into a large crack. I immediately pulled over and contacted the nearest Subaru dealer. The dealer said that the windshield would need to be replaced, and the repair cost would be $1,500. I am concerned that Subaru is ignoring the poor quality of their windshields. I have done some research online, and I have found many other complaints from Subaru owners who have had similar experiences. In some cases, the windshields have shattered while the vehicles were being driven, putting drivers and other road users at risk. I am requesting that NHTSA take urgent action against Subaru. I believe that Subaru violates federal safety regulations by selling vehicles with defective windshields. I urge you to investigate this matter and take appropriate action to protect the safety of consumers. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, kundan.
The left front and right front halogen headlamp assemblies, containing the side reflex reflector and low beam reflector, may not fully meet requirements set forth in fmvss no. 108 – lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. At certain viewing angles, the left front and right front side reflex reflectors may not properly provide reflected light, which may lower the vehicle visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the left front halogen low beam reflector may not properly illuminate the roadway for the driver and/or may cause glare for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Premature failure of wheel bearing . At low mileage intervals .
I purchased this car in January 2021 from the mechanicsburg faulkner dealership in PA. It was previously owned by one person. I am the second owner. On may 5, 2021, as I was getting into my car to drive to work, I noticed a crack on the right side of my windshield. Upon closer inspection, the crack appeared to have started from the very edge of the lower part of the windshield. Nothing fell on my car as it is kept secured in our garage.
The wiper cowl cover separates from the windshield resulting in a gap between the cowl cover and the windshield. This gap allows an abnormal amount of water to flow inside, especially during heavy rainfall, snow, or carwash.
Windshield cowl buckles with wide gap. Dealer replaced the cowl and adjusted clips a handful of times and it still happens and that they see a lot of Imprezas that are "just like that". This is going to cause all kinds of water damage to the vehicle, severely reducing the vehicle's life and valud. It is also a safety hazard as the windshield is not fully sealed. This needs to be recalled and remedied by Subaru.
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.
My car stalled 3x yesterday, 1/21/2017 while driving. I was at a traffic light about to make a left turn when the car suddenly stalled.
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[xxx] 2017 Subaru Impreza VIN [xxx] cruze control error. Will it make brake lights fail if not repaired? go look in your database and see if Impreza has more than normal rear end collisions? what else is on bus that might be damaged by spike? braking? antilock? lights? why is this not a recall? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
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!! my son reports that the smell of smoke caused him to awaken and scramble, with his friend, from the passenger side door and reach safety before the car was completely engulfed in flames. I do not understand how a frontal collision on a side street can cause a car to burst into an inferno. Please investigate this car's dangerous behavior in a rather ordinary collision. This incident did not result in loss of life or significant morbidity, but future drivers may not be so lucky. I would be happy to direct you to the towing company that has the car so you can investigate.
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. . Read more...