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2017 Subaru WRXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 53 owner complaints about the 2017 Subaru WRX, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-522 the manufacturer reports only 48% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Subaru WRX has problems
53 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
12Engine1 crash/fire/injury
11Power train
6Steering3 crash/fire/injury
4Air bags
4Exterior lighting
4Visibility/wiper
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Vehicle speed control
96 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 14 | 5 |
| Engine | 12 | 1 |
| Power train | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 3 |
| Air bags | 4 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| 6 other systems | 9 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 Subaru WRX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other WRX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the WRX median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Subaru WRX safety ratings
2017 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What WRX owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Likely secondary air injection pump and/or its related relays, CEL P2444 came on 3 separate times. November 2024, brought it in to get replaced under warranty, came on again the day after picking her up in December 2024 due to faulty pump, didn’t get to bring her back in until March 1st 2025, fixed…
The current issues with my recently purchased used vehicle are as follows: Clutch, odometer tampering, steering rack, 2 axle leaks, electrical issues, inspection issues. I tried to see if the dealership that I bought the car from is willing to fix these issues they keep going back and forth with me…
1, At about 12000 miles the car's windshield wipers stop working. And did not ever work again for the past several years. Wipers which was checked the motor was replaced to admission to the key was replaced and wiper still don't work. 2, About 24000 miles Was turning the vehicle around on a…
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