The 2017 Subaru WRX is associated with 53 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 9 reports (17% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and 2.5l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 19 to 23 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 53 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (9 / 17%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 8 crash / 2 fire / 6 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 19–23 MPG (3 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
19–23MPG
3 EPA certified variants (2l 4-cyl and 2.5l 4-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
53
53 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2017 Subaru WRX?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
WRX 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
WRX 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) 18 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
WRX 2.5L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2017 Subaru WRX?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 Subaru WRX models.
View complete 2017 Subaru WRX crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2017 Subaru WRX?

Summary of 53 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
53
Crash Reports
8
Fire Reports
2
Complaints w/ Injury
6
Total Injuries
7

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 9 complaints
Electrical System 7 complaints
Engine 7 complaints
Air Bags 3 complaints (3 crashes)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2017 Subaru WRX problems & component breakdown (26 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2017 Subaru WRX?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #22V522000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22.
View all 2017 Subaru WRX recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.