2017 Subaru WRX Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test

Good

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MPG (up to)

17 -20 City / 23 -27 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

268 -305

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Loren W

I love 2017 my Subaru WRX.

Subaru WRX is amazing fun to drive. No significant issues with it in the 3 years I have had it. It is reliable, especially with all wheel drive. It is sporty and big enough to put a car seat in the back seat. It is performs well in all weather, and does surprisingly well in the snow (I have been in a few blizzards).

Scott K

The Subaru sti: a better daily driver, if you are a gearhead like me.

The cars performance is to die for. I have had 2 Subarus before. One being a 2006 WRX and my now current 2017 sti. Loved both cars. Both of them never left me stranded no matter what mother nature threw at it. These cars are tanks in the snow especially with a dedicated set of winter tires. My WRX was more comfortable than my sti but the sti is a more driver oriented car compared to the WRX. All about the power and driving feel. The WRX is a better daily driver unless your a major gearhead like me that does not mind stiffer suspension. It is a sports car after all.

Ben H

WRX ownership review, purchased new.

The WRX has been reliable for me so far. It does have a few squeaks and rattles, so it is not a. Quiet or luxury vehicle. However, I bought it because I enjoy driving, and it absolutely delivers on that front, with all wheel drive and a peppy turbo engine.

Brandon V

Over all the WRX is a good daily driver it has comfort great gas mileage.

The features I love about my WRX is the advance safety features for instance on cruise control it has a setting that lets you maintain a certain amount of car lengths away from the car in front of you also has the lane assist so if you get out of the lane it brings you back to the middle. The power is great barely tap the pedal and it is moving the center of gravity on the car is very low so when you take those sharp turns the body roll is very minimal.

Nicole C

All around great car with everything that you would need in a car.

This is s super fun car to drive weather just driving to the store or going to the drag strip. You will always have a smile on your face.

Michael T

Fun car worth the price and an iconic model.

Fun car for spirited driving. Reliable and great in the snow. Maintenance is average on the car. Gas mileage is sacrificed for performance. It's my fifth Subaru and have had zero issues with any of the vehicles. Safety is top notch for the vehicle. A set of winter tires is important if you live where it snows.

A R

That is all wheel drive and its a 6-speed manual.

I like that there is a lot of power and handling is smooth. I dislike the Bluetooth connectivity is choppy and sometimes unresponsive.

Deedra D

The most important thing to know is that is is very safe and great for families.

My vehicle is as fast as I needed it to be. My vehicle is safe and I don't worry about being able to stop as quickly as needed. I love the all wheel drive feature and I couldn't be happier with my car in general.

Negative Owner Reviews

Daniel G

Fast. Turbo. Appealing to the eye, but very satisfied

Fun to drive, no problems so far, bucket seats, butt warmers. Accelerates quick smooth ride to wherever you want to go. Doesn't take much in gas. Faintly big gas tank lasts about two weeks to deplete depending on how you drive and how far. Pretty reliable car so far have no complaints

Juli J

Everything you need - but not everything you want.

It is very low to the ground and can often scrape when driving up or down a parking garage. It is also incredibly lightweight and does slides a good amount in the slow. The sound system also lags so when music starts playing after you turn on the car, it takes a good 5 or 6 seconds after you start turning it down for anything to happen. My last complaint would be that the acceleration is slow and does not have a lot of power behind it. Overall I am pleased with the comfort and reliability of the vehicle. I camp and hike frequently in the mountains and the AWD does the trick. Gas mileage is also a big plus!

Sean M

Fast car that isn't worth the speed.

The vehicle only has 18000 miles and the battery had to be replaced. I don't have much trust in the vehicle I feel like it's going to leave me stranded somewhere. As far as performance it's a fast car. If you're looking for something fast this is the car for you. Wouldn't recommend it to someone with a family. I have two kids and its tight.

Mehran

Transmission

I have a 2017 Limited manual transmission with 25k miles. Brought it in and they changed the transmission by replacing every part included in the clutch kit plus fork all OEM. Picked up the car yesterday and today it popped and is back in the shop

Subaru WRX Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Base

268 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats

Premium

268 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

Limited

268 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

STI

305 HP 19 MPG 5 Seats

STI Limited

305 HP 19 MPG 5 Seats

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2017 Subaru WRX Owner Reviews

4.75

76 Reviews

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4 stars

14%

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1 star

Andrew N on June 15, 2021

WRX good reliable sports car.

Subaru's WRX is a pretty safe and reliable sports car with great performance. Vehicle is used as a everyday driver (daily driver); used for work commutes and weekend road trips. Opted for leather seats, sunroof, and short-shifter for the manual transmission; all of which make driving comfortable and fun. Handles in snowy weather is great (with the right tires). Great rear-view camera, big help with tight parking. Infotainment pretty good, although sound system could be better. Mpg averaged about 28-29 miles to gallon on latest road trip.

Drew N on June 8, 2021

WRX is a decent and fun car.

Subaru WRX is reliable sports car, which has pretty good performance and is comfortable to drive especially with leather seats. Handling in snow is good, although improved greatly with the right set of tires. Shift is a little notchy, which a characteristic of the vehicle. Got decent mileage during my last long road trip for being a performance sports car, about 28-30 mpg.

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Pros from Owners

Jessica T.

The Subaru WRX limited has Heated leather seats, Great handling, Moonroof. It is a Nice smooth ride. It also has a Spacious back seat. Nice glow lights under dash board and carbon fiber accent. There are many aftermarket parts to buy for the Subaru WRX limited.

Cons from Owners

Jessica T.

The Subaru WRX limited could be better on gas but it is a lot better than the Mazda speed 3 I had. Unable to have a remote start. But that is the case with all manual transmission cars. The Subaru WRX limited does not have navigation that is built in.

Ranks #3 Small Cars by Owners

The 2017 Subaru WRX has an average owner rating of 4.75 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 35 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #17 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Subaru WRX has a combined MPG of 36 which ranks it #17 of 35 other Small Cars.

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Is The 2017 Subaru WRX A Good Car?

Absolutely! Fun to drive and I've had no mechanical issues. The suspension is tight but that does not bother me.

Lori W.

Yes, the WRX is both fun and very reliable. The turbo engine is powerful and the handling is incredible. The interior is simple but sleek and spacious.

Amber L.

It's a great vehicle especially one you make certain modifications. I want to switch out the wheels for some konigs but overall it's a great ride

Tara F.

How Reliable Is The 2017 Subaru WRX?

The only issue I've experienced is the battery died a year after I got the vehicle. No other issues have come up since then.

Margarita M.

The WRX is very reliable. You can feel confident driving in all different types of weathers with how stability and control of the drive.

Zachary S.

Yes the AWD is superb considering its what Subaru is known for. there's no real issues with the vehicle, pretty cherry for me

Brenda T.

Is The 2017 Subaru WRX A Good Value?

I am currently leasing the car and through the monthly cost is high and the cost of fueling it with premium gasoline is not low, it is worth the experience.

Katie C.

The cost for my WRX was about 32,000 after taxes. That's including the upgraded touch screen/sound systems.

Sebastian C.

I got mine for 23,000 that's below sticker price and it is well worth it my Herrington guy. It holds its value pretty well after five years too

Austin B.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2017 Subaru WRX speaker size?

Answer: If You want to know the speaker sizes on the 2017 Subaru WRX, I can help You with that. The corner dash has a speaker size of tweeter. The front door of the vehicle has a speaker size of 2 ohmS6-3/4". The front...

What's the 2017 subaru wrx turbo size?

Answer: The 2017 Subaru WRX dimensions are 181 L X71 W X58 H. It is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged direct-injection flat-four engine. It comes paired with the standard SRX-speed manual transmission or a...

What's the 2017 subaru wrx shift knob thread size?

Answer: The shift knob thread on the 2017 Subaru WRX measures M12 X1.25. Any aftermarket shifter or other accessory needs to match this specification, or it won't fit. While You can technically replace the shifter...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration