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#BS-2017-SUBWRX-2D22

2017 Subaru Wrx

Based on reports from 69 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
69
Crashes
16
Fires
5
Recalls
1
TSBs
364
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 69 complaints, 16 crashes, 5 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

premature clutch failure

3 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

squealing noise

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

throw out bearing noise

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

14 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 37K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

12
0–30K
21
30–60K
10
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (21 reports) • Median: 37K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (14 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical14 (20%)
Engine10 (14%)
Drivetrain10 (14%)
Steering6 (9%)
Lights4 (6%)
Visibility4 (6%)
Airbags4 (6%)
Other3 (4%)

2017 Subaru Wrx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2017 Subaru Wrx, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 37,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 37K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2017 Subaru Wrx, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2017 Subaru Wrx, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2017 Subaru Wrx, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Subaru Wrx. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

22V522000Sep 2022

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Subaru Wrx is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is clutch.

2017 Subaru Wrx vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

69

Class avg

79

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other compact cars vehicles from 2017.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 69 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2017 Subaru Wrx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Subaru Wrx?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Subaru Wrx is related to the electrical, with 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Subaru Wrx reliable?
The 2017 Subaru Wrx has 69 complaints, 16 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Subaru Wrx problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Subaru Wrx have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Subaru Wrx has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Subaru Wrx problems start?
Based on 44 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 37,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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