6.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,586 miles

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2017 Subaru Impreza Owner Comments

problem #13

Sep 092021

Impreza

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This is not a safety complaint. However I wish to share this information for your records kindly. Oil usage for 2017 Impreza per 2000 miles : 1.5Quarts (1419ml) ; Odometer approx 32 000 miles ; 5MT; Age 4 years Manufacturer notes this to be normal operating finding.

- Oakhurst, NJ, USA

problem #12

Aug 242021

Impreza

  • miles
Loss of power, hesitation, bucking ( jerky) with hints of stalling between 2000 and 3000 RPM in 2nd grear at appropriate speed and momentum. This is a 2017 manual Impreza sport sedan.

- Oakhurst, NJ, USA

problem #11

Oct 172020

Impreza

  • 1 miles
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. You also may have to power brake with the clutch as I do regularly. Since having all these issues. When ever I'd go to a dealer they would say some jargon about how if they have to turn a screw that's not a part of the part being fixed under warranty or a recall then that would have to be paid for. I was told I can have my car serviced but they don't know what they will have to do. Pretty much taking me for a ride of 'fear mongering' and saying put your hand on this table and let's play the knife game...poke! I would be put in a very tough situation with no guarantee. The dealer did this so they wouldn't have to do work and not get paid. Because they loose money as a dealer for recall work. They are not Subaru at all. All in all now I'm told to have my car taken to service for all the numerous recalls/lawsuits attached to my car. Even tho now I'm past my warranty (120,000). And there saying the same bs as they will charge for everything not associated to the effected parts. All necessary means to address the effected parts should be associated with the recall. I have been scamed. The whole time every issue was either under warranty or recall and they never honor it. If they do. They will fix whatever has a scratch and charge you saying it was required. It's all a game. They are con artists!!!

- Allenstown, NH, USA

problem #10

Nov 012019

Impreza

  • 25,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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. No map or dome lights were kept on. The vehicle was switched off properly and next morning the battery was dead. Somewhere in the vehicle (the suspect is infotainment system) the battery is draining. This has happened twice and had to change the batteries. These issues are huge safety hazards that needs to be address immediately.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #9

Sep 112019

Impreza

  • 9,500 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. When the contact attempted to accelerate, the vehicle lost power. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was later taken to heritage Subaru owings mills (9808 reisterstown rd, owings mills, md 21117, (888) 553-0026) where the technician replaced the battery; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer and was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V743000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,500.

- Reisterstown, MD, USA

problem #8

Sep 092017

Impreza 4-cyl

  • 1,304 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The vehicle was serviced at metro West Subaru (948 worcester St, natick, MA 01760, (508) 651-2000) per NHTSA campaign number: 17V216000 (fuel system gasoline); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 1,304..

- Rosendale, MA, USA

problem #7

Jun 022018

Impreza

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The RPM is dropping to 6,000 to 5,800. Every time I apply the break all the way. Felt the vibration of the car every time the car is stop. Took it to the 2 different dealer still don't know what to do with it. I also call the Subaru main office they said there is nothing they can do. They even send me a gift for no reason after I yell at them over the phones.

- Sun Valley, CA, USA

problem #6

Jul 092018

Impreza

  • 11,365 miles
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.

- Stevens Point, WI, USA

problem #5

Jan 232018

Impreza

  • 9,000 miles
I was about to make a left turn at the light when car suddenly stalled. Brought it to Liberty Subaru dealership the next day and tech release it as safe to drive after they claimed to fix the main relay. A minute after I left the dealership car stalled again near the train tracks. The 2017 Subaru Impreza is hazardous, unsafe, and life threatening. This time Liberty Subaru said they have to rewire the engine. I am not comfortable driving this car with my children. It is not safe for me, my family, and other drivers.

- Old Tappan, NJ, USA

problem #4

Jan 212018

Impreza

  • 9,000 miles
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

- Old Tappan, NJ, USA

problem #3

Nov 022017

Impreza

  • 1,395 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

3 different times, on different days, when making a turn after stopped at a light the car shut off completely and had to be restarted. No indication lights came on and my radio stayed playing. A very dangerous safety issue!! put 4 ways on and prayed I would not get hit.

- New Milford, PA, USA

problem #2

Oct 092017

Impreza

  • 4,051 miles
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

- Vail, AZ, USA

problem #1

Dec 082016

Impreza

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. While driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle lost power. Also, the gears failed to shift without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire computer needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred several other times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three different times on three different occasions. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Campbell, CA, USA

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