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Subaru · Compact Sedan

2017 Subaru Impreza

Gas
Midsize Cars
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-11-04
D
Safety Signal
69 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 5 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 7
Complaints10 crash · 3 fire · 7 injured reported 125
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 32 mpg
20272026202520242023202220212020201920182017

The 2017 Subaru Impreza is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact sedan with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The EPA did not publish a separate 2017 certification; fuel-economy figures below are carried over from the 2018 listing. The most efficient version, the Impreza 4-Door, is EPA-rated at 32 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 125 complaints, most often about the exterior lighting. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Subaru Impreza — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Subaru Impreza · Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Impreza 4-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl283832$2,100
Impreza 5-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl283731$2,150
Impreza Sport 4-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl273630$2,250
Impreza Sport 5-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl273530$2,250
Impreza 4-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl243227$2,500
Impreza 5-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl243126$2,600
Impreza Sport 4-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl233126$2,600
Impreza Sport 5-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl223025$2,700

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 38877, 38891, 38879, 38893, 38876, 38890, 38878, 38892. Figures carried over from the 2018 EPA listing; no separate 2017 certification was published.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Impreza 4-Door, Impreza 5-Door, Impreza Sport 4-Door, Impreza Sport 5-Door6–7 / 10California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 50All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay
Impreza 4-Door, Impreza Sport 4-Door, Impreza Sport 5-Door6–7 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 / California LEV-III SULEV30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Impreza 5-Door6–7 / 10California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 50All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSedan/Saloon
Doors4
GVWR classClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Basics

Cylinders4
Displacement2 L

Engine Output

Horsepower152 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Seating

Seat rows2
Seating capacity5 seats

Driver assistance

Standard: Adaptive cruise control, Anti-lock brakes, Automatic emergency braking, Backup camera, Blind-spot monitoring, Electronic stability control, Forward collision warning, Lane departure warning

Optional: Lane keeping assist

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: Base, Limited +Navi +ES +BSD, Premium, Premium +ES +BSD). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length175.6–182.3 in
Width (body, without mirrors)70.1 in
Height57.5–58.3 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Track, front60.6 in
Track, rear61.0 in
Curb weight3,034–3,047 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear60/40

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 2 configurations: 4-door Sedan, 5-door Hatch. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (7)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Exterior Lighting

WRG-22
188,397 vehicles 67% reported repaired
Problem 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 to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the front headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-22.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V624000 reported Aug 12, 2022 Subaru of America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Engine And Engine Cooling

WRE-21
466,205 vehicles 94% reported repaired
Problem Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit. Risk A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V264000 reported Apr 15, 2021 Subaru of America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Electrical System

WUQ-02
466,205 vehicles 93% reported repaired
Problem 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 result in a short circuit and blown fuse. Risk If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUQ-02.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V743000 reported Oct 18, 2019 Subaru of America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Engine And Engine Cooling

WUS-04
251 vehicles 71% reported repaired
Problem Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving. Risk An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUS-04.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V745000 reported Oct 17, 2019 Subaru of America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Engine And Engine Cooling

WUP-01
205,000 vehicles 93% reported repaired built Oct 20, 2016 – Mar 5, 2018
Problem Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving. Risk An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUP-01.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V744000 reported Oct 17, 2019 Subaru of America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Fuel System, Gasoline

WTP-75
33,131 vehicles 97% reported repaired built Sep 23, 2016 – Mar 21, 2017
Problem 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. Risk An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control unit to turn the radiator cooling fan on at a lower temperature, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2738. Subaru's number for this recall is WTP-75.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V216000 reported Mar 29, 2017 Subaru of America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

WTN-74
25,567 vehicles 98% reported repaired built Sep 23, 2016 – Feb 20, 2017
Problem Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Due to a software problem, the rearview camera display may not work properly. Risk A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for the recall is WTN-74.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V132000 reported Mar 2, 2017 Subaru of America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above.

Whether any of this applies to one specific Impreza

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2017 can differ. Type the VIN and the WhichTrim recall report sets aside the campaigns that name a different engine or drive, and narrows the rest to its build month.

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The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2017 Subaru Impreza, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
125complaints filed

10 involved a crash · 3 a fire · 7 injuries · 0 deaths reported

17 per 10,000 built · Subaru reported 75,071 Impreza built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2017: 17 · 2018: 13 · 2019: 14 · 2020: 17 · 2021: 12 · 2022: 2 · 2023: 31 · 2024: 10 · 2025: 7 · 2026: 2

Most-cited components

Exterior Lighting 32
Visibility/Wiper 26
Unspecified 22
Electrical System 21
Engine 14
Air Bags 11

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

Upon entering the vehicle which was parked in the garage and preparing to start I placed my foot on the brake pedal it proceeded to travel to the firewall with no resistance. I then pushed the start button and the instrumentation lit up. I could not proceed any further. I got out of the car shut the door.
Electronic Stability Control at 8,500 miles Jul 17, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11111911
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. When starting the vehicle, it idled strangely. There were no warning indicators illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (ocean Subaru of fullerton, 1100 euclid st, fullerton, ca 92832), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired.
Fuel/Propulsion System at 11,000 miles May 22, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11097256
I believe my car experienced a spontaneous explosion of the sun roof glass: while driving on a straight section of highway I heard and felt a sudden, loud, explosive sound that I thought was from something hitting the roof of my car. At the time I was driving it cloudy but no precipitation, approx.
Visibility/Wiper at 8,985 miles Apr 2, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11082518
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.
Engine at 9,000 miles Jan 24, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11064614
Radio turns on automatically at startup. Happens intermittently. Volume is loud and cannot reduce volume while backing up. Volume control works when car moving forward. At times volume control does not work and have to mute the radio. Most of the time I just keep the volume on zero and do not use the radio at all
Electrical System at 5,400 miles Jan 13, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11062554
After having car serviced, airbag warning light would not go off. I was told it would need to be "reset", then I was told there was a 90% chance there was a part over the rearview mirror where the front dome lights are that needed to be replaced.
Air Bags at 4,948 miles Nov 14, 2017 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11045906

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Subaru itself: 58 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 4 killed, 81 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 77 per 100,000 built. Every Impreza model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 17k

miles, typically

Half the 61 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 8,000 and 38,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 23
10k–20k 8
20k–30k 9
30k–40k 8
40k–50k 1
50k–60k 6
60k–70k 4
70k–80k 0
80k–90k 1
90k–100k 1
100k–150k 0
150k + 0

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Visibility/Wiper1731,0001.03×
Electrical System125,4000.15×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2017-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported earlier than same-age vehicles: electrical system (0.15×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%
SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 558
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-05
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 517 service bulletins, 41 others

Most often about: Electrical System, Equipment, Engine, Power Train, Equipment Adaptive/Mobility.

  • 11037943 Other
    2026-10-05 · Electrical System
  • This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
  • 11037942 Other
    2026-09-28 · Power Train
  • This announcement provides information on an enhancement of the TechShare CVT diagnostic assitance application.
  • 13-109-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-18 · Unknown Or Other
  • This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
  • 18-244-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-18 · Electrical System
  • "This Bulletin announces additional troubleshooting steps for the following DTCs: DTC C1956: RH Actuator Circuit DTC C1957: LH Actuator Circuit"
  • 11037930 Other
    2026-09-15 · Unknown Or Other
  • This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
  • 15-333-25R Service bulletin
    2026-09-14 · Electrical System
  • This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
  • 15-304-22R Service bulletin
    2026-09-14 · Electrical System
  • This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
  • 05-62-18R Service bulletin
    2026-08-31 · Structure — Body
  • This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of surface rust accumulating in the top center retaining nut area of the front strut mounts. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0087
P0087 on Subaru →		Fuel rail pressure is below what the system commanded.Engine · Fuel pump →7 bulletins
B2A16
B2A16 on Subaru →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →5 bulletins
P2404
P2404 on Subaru →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →3 bulletins
B2A20Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
P0016
P0016 on Subaru →		The crankshaft and camshaft are not where they should be relative to each other — timing, chain or phaser.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
P0017
P0017 on Subaru →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
P0137
P0137 on Subaru →		Downstream bank 1 oxygen sensor reading stuck low.Electrical System · Oxygen sensor →2 bulletins
P0138
P0138 on Subaru →		Downstream bank 1 oxygen sensor reading stuck high.Electrical System · Oxygen sensor →2 bulletins
P0420
P0420 on Subaru →		The catalytic converter on bank 1 is not cleaning up the exhaust as well as it should.Equipment · Catalytic converter →2 bulletins
U0284Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 26, 2026, the 2017 Subaru Impreza failed the emissions check on 1.8% of first inspections — lower than the 3.7% for every 2017 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 2.6% (every 2017 vehicle: 2.1%).

New York inspections 1.8%

failed emissions

4,573 initial inspections of 4,472 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2017 ImprezaEvery 2017 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check1.8%3.7%4,561
Failed the safety inspection2.6%2.1%4,573
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.11%0.25%4,573
Miles driven a year9,75810,037odometer at inspection
Average odometer91,10693,551odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2017 vehicle” is every 2017 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Impreza by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A* 0 0 29 mpg2026 A 0 1 29 mpg2025 A 0 5 30 mpg2024 B 2 32 30 mpg2023 B 2 4 32 mpg2022 A 1 14 32 mpg2021 C 2 14 Do not drive2020 A 1 85 31 mpg2019 C 5 194 32 mpg2018 C 5 152 32 mpg2017 this page D 7 125 32 mpg

Common questions about the 2017 Impreza

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2017 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 7 recall campaigns for the 2017 Subaru Impreza. The most serious on file is 21V264000, covering Engine And Engine Cooling. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2017 Subaru Impreza?

NHTSA gave the 2017 Subaru Impreza 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 5-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it D (69/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Subaru Impreza?

Across the 8 EPA-rated configurations of the 2017 Subaru Impreza, the best EPA combined figure is 32 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2017 Subaru Impreza?

Transport Canada measured it at 175.6–182.3 in long, 70.1 in wide (body, without mirrors), 57.5–58.3 in tall, on a 105.1 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 3,034–3,047 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2017 Subaru Impreza?

Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Subaru Impreza, most often about exterior lighting, visibility/wiper, unspecified. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 7 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2017 Subaru Impreza?

The EPA smog rating for the 2017 Subaru Impreza runs 6 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2017 Subaru Impreza?

The manufacturer has filed 558 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2017 Subaru Impreza, most often covering electrical system, equipment, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-10-05. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2017 Subaru Impreza do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 26, 2026, the 2017 Subaru Impreza failed the emissions check on 1.8% of first inspections — lower than the 3.7% for every 2017 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 2.6% (every 2017 vehicle: 2.1%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations8 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates8 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls7NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints125NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings2 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins558NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA9 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-11-04. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

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Other years The 2027 Impreza The Impreza model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Recalls Every Subaru recall on file All campaigns filed against Subaru vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Impreza by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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