2017 Subaru WRX electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Subaru WRX — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Likely secondary air injection pump and/or its related relays, CEL P2444 came on 3 separate times. November 2024, brought it in to get replaced under warranty, came on again the day after picking her up in December 2024 due to faulty pump, didn’t get to bring her back in until March 1st 2025, fixed…”
filed Mar 27, 2025
“The current issues with my recently purchased used vehicle are as follows: Clutch, odometer tampering, steering rack, 2 axle leaks, electrical issues, inspection issues. I tried to see if the dealership that I bought the car from is willing to fix these issues they keep going back and forth with me…”
filed Dec 14, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other WRX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 WRX | 3 | 12% |
| 2019 WRX | 14 | 47% |
| 2018 WRX | 10 | 24% |
| 2016 WRX | 10 | 32% |
| 2015 WRX | 6 | 12% |
| 2008 WRX | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 WRX | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 WRX | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Subaru WRX
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.