2017 Subaru WRX power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Subaru WRX — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car all the sudden stall/ lock up tires at high way speeds due to sudden no warning engine failure causing a massive safety concern My car locked up during a normal drive up a slowly passing a semi when my car died no power steering no engine power transmission locking due engine failure Car was…”
filed Apr 9, 2026
“Throw-Out bearing design defective flaw for 2015 2016 2017 2018 SUBARU WRX PREMATURE CLUTCH FAILURE. Bearing has been making noises since before 10,000 miles and dealers fail to diagnose or repair under warranty. Searches on the internet show it is a common problem affecting hundreds, if not…”
filed Sep 26, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
SubaruNet Announcement (R · Other · issued May 4, 2026This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.
03-97-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2026
Power Train problems in other WRX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 WRX | 4 | 16% |
| 2019 WRX | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 WRX | 6 | 14% |
| 2016 WRX | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 WRX | 18 | 35% |
| 2009 WRX | 33 | 80% |
| 2008 WRX | 48 | 74% |
| 2004 WRX | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 WRX | 4 | 7% |
| 2002 WRX | 16 | 4% |
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.