2017 Subaru Impreza Visibility/wiper Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY/WIPER · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How visibility/wiper ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 125 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Subaru Impreza overview page.
What owners report
“I am logging a complaint regarding my Subaru Impreza 2017 windshield. I bought new in 2017, and it currently has only about 55k miles. The…”NHTSA complaint 11557801 — filed 11/30/2023
“There is a 15 inch crack in my windshield that was not there yesterday. It seemingly formed over night for absolutely no reason. Just driving…”NHTSA complaint 11507376 — filed 02/15/2023
“Small chip in windshield was in for sealing/repair. After the tech tried to fix it, the chip grew into an incredibly large crack. The tech…”NHTSA complaint 11485755 — filed 09/21/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility/wiper complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Subaru Impreza have visibility/wiper problems?
Visibility/wiper is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Subaru Impreza: 25 of 125 complaints on file (20%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 Subaru Impreza have in total?
125 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's visibility/wiper category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY/WIPER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
