2017 Subaru Impreza exterior lighting problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2017 Subaru Impreza — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the "Check Headlight Assembly" message was displayed, and the front passenger’s side headlight occasionally turned off or on, while attempting to start the vehicle and while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local…”
filed Mar 28, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately…Campaign 22V624000 · Aug 12, 2022
Exterior Lighting problems in other Impreza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Impreza | 2 | 7% |
| 2020 Impreza | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Impreza | 63 | 33% |
| 2018 Impreza | 64 | 43% |
| 2016 Impreza | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 Impreza | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Impreza | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Impreza | 7 | 3% |
| 2012 Impreza | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 Impreza | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Impreza | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Impreza | 1 | 1% |
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.