Is the 2017 Subaru Impreza a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
The Subaru Impreza Sport is a solid choice if you value safety and all-weather capability. It provides good fuel economy and reliability, but ensure any used model has been well maintained, especially the CVT.
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Pros
- Standard all-wheel drive provides great handling in adverse conditions
- Solid safety features
- Good fuel economy for an AWD vehicle
Cons
- Mediocre acceleration
- Cabin noise can be loud at higher speeds
- Some owners report infotainment issues
Ownership at a glance
Common problems to watch for
- Oil consumption in some engines
- Infotainment system glitches
- CVT transmission concerns, though generally minor
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Active recalls (7)
The 2017 Subaru Impreza has 7 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Exterior Lighting — Headlights (campaign 22V624000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Electrical System — Software — Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could…
- Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings — Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Winter fuels may vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, resulting in a reduction in fuel pressure, possibly causing the engine to stall.…
- Back Over Prevention — Camera System — Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Due to a software problem, the rearview camera display may not work properly.…
- Exterior Lighting — Headlights — Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail t…
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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