Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Subaru wrx has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2022 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The Direct Injection Engine causes valves to become coated in carbon build-up, unlike indirect injec... |
| Aug 11, 2021 | ENGINE | Engine failure on the highway driving 60mph , Rod bearing failed causing engine to be destroyed (new... |
| Dec 21, 2020 | ENGINE | WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS CAR SHUT DOWN AND I HAD A VERY HARD TIME STEERING... |
| Dec 11, 2019 | ENGINE | AT 57000 MILES I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE ALMOST MAKING THE CAR SOUND LIKE A D... |
| Aug 27, 2018 | ENGINE | STALLING. I HAVE A 2017 SUBARU WRX CVT. I WAS AT A RED LIGHT AND THE CAR IDLED HARD AND STALLED, AGA... |
| Aug 16, 2018 | ENGINE | I HAVE HAD THE CAR MULTIPLE TIMES IDLE HARD THEN DIE BOTH WHEN STOPPED AT STOPLIGHTS AND WHEN COMING... |
| Aug 10, 2018 | ENGINE | CLUTCH ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION HAS BURNED OUT TWICE IN 13000 MILES. DEALER BLAMES DRIVER AND IS NOT ... |