2017 Subaru Impreza electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Subaru Impreza — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am filing a safety complaint regarding an Engine Control Module (ECM) failure in my 2017 Subaru Impreza and the handling of a prior recall repair. Dealership records show that a recall repair (WRE21 – ignition coil recall) was completed in June 2021. At that time, the dealership documented that…”
filed Apr 16, 2026
“I noticed that visibility at night was poor. I was pulled over by the police and give a warning that my headlight was out and told to get it fixed. I thought it may be as simple as a bulb but was told the entire left headlamp assembly had to be replaced at a cost of more than $2,000. Just days…”
filed Feb 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is…Campaign 21V264000 · Apr 15, 2021
- Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is…Campaign 19V743000 · Oct 18, 2019
Related service bulletins
This bulletin announces the design change made to the high-pressure fuel pump developed to prevent DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low Bank 1). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
09-123-24R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2026This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability. (This is an revised version of the orignal bulletin.)
16-156-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 2, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Impreza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Impreza | 3 | 10% |
| 2020 Impreza | 4 | 5% |
| 2019 Impreza | 19 | 10% |
| 2018 Impreza | 12 | 8% |
| 2016 Impreza | 14 | 19% |
| 2015 Impreza | 20 | 26% |
| 2014 Impreza | 17 | 16% |
| 2013 Impreza | 33 | 13% |
| 2012 Impreza | 30 | 12% |
| 2011 Impreza | 9 | 16% |
| 2010 Impreza | 4 | 9% |
| 2009 Impreza | 8 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Subaru Impreza
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.