| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2017 Subaru WRX repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (30%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 10 repairs.
2017 Subaru WRX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (29%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru WRX in Washington, United States Jul 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201823500 mi | Exterior drivers side window trim was loose, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201823800 mi | ABS error lights have come on. Dealer cleared the code and said if it happens again they will replace the ABS module. Unresolved issue as of now. | ||
2017 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Subaru WRX in New York, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 202052000 mi | An undetectable leak in the air conditioning system resulted in a Freon drop from 16 to 12 ounces. A technician fully recharged the system at no cost to me. | ||
2017 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru WRX in Maryland, United States Feb 2017 - Feb 2025 | |||
| Jun 202255000 miUS $1200 | Exhaust gasket leak required replacement | ||
| Subaru WRX in Connecticut, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 202151000 miUS $1100 | Catastrophic engine failure due to failed connecting rod. Engine seized and would not turn over. New short block, cylinder head, turbo, etc. Metal shavings in oil, reqd essentially a brand new motor covered by Subaru. I paid for a new clutch and pressure plate as long as the engine was out anyway. | ||
| Subaru WRX in California, United States Jun 2018 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Jul 201834000 mi | Faulty battery and replaced | ||
| Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States May 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 20174554 mi | Driving home from grocery store, light acceleration, smoke, clutch slips, tow to Subaru dealer. Diagnosis, needs new clutch, my cost because car shows rev limiter hit, I object strongly, OK, one time good will replace disk,cover,brg ,flywheel $1700 Asked for demo from tech on how to drive car Justin explains, you can't drive aggressively, car has weak clutch,gearbox and cable shifter not like previous WRX, 2017 has different motor, turbocharger, drive line, a different clutch design, not a dual plate. his advice "Drive it like an automatic" meaning spare the clutch. Very disappointing! | ||
| Mar 20186000 mi | Complaint, clicking noise, car in neutral, clutch engaged. After 1/2 hour Frank, service manager explains new clutch required after 2200 miles because of my driving, worst failed clutch he has ever seen, shortest clutch life he has ever seen, since this is second clutch required and I signed agreement to pay for second clutch I must pay $2000 I complain to Subaru America, after 13 days Frank apologizes, their mistake, clutch fixed, no charge. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Louisiana, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 20177000 mi | Defective Throw Out Bearing was replaced. | ||
| Subaru WRX in California, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201712000 mi | Leaking PCV hose dripping oil, hose was replaced. | ||
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