This page covers 1 recall, 53 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Subaru WRX.
19–23 mpg combined
10.2–12.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2017 Subaru WRX, the heaviest concentration of complaints centers on the powertrain and engine. Owners frequently report sudden, complete engine failure with little or no warning, engines seizing or locking up during normal driving, sometimes at highway speeds. Several describe losing power steering and engine power simultaneously when the engine fails, which creates an immediate control problem. The electrical system draws the next-highest volume of complaints, with owners describing various warning lights, unexpected shutdowns, and intermittent faults. A smaller but notable cluster involves airbag non-deployment: multiple owners report striking animals or objects at speed and the airbags not firing, with some noting head contact with interior surfaces during the impact. Engine failure complaints sometimes follow recent dealer service or oil changes, with owners noting the failure occurred within a short interval after maintenance.
53
Total Complaints
8
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The backup light switch can corrode and stop working, preventing the backup lights from turning on and the rearview camera image from displaying when in reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
