Used 2017 Subaru Impreza Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Terribly complicated controls
Mary Mack, 01/01/2018
2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a pleasant car to own and operate. The digital systems are extremely complex, to the point that I would discourage anyone to purchase the vehicle. It is unpleasant and discouraging, destroys the joy of a new car. The manuals are excessive but too complicated to understand. Particularly, the different models are all mixed up, and one does not know which features are in or not in the particular vehicle purchased (new, from dealer) including initial dealer demonstrations. All too complicated and as mentioned manuals are equally complicated. There should be a separate manual for each vehicle type: for instance the Starlink quick guide includes on its cover: Crosstrek, Impreza, Legacy, and Outback. The Starlink Owners Manual includes all 3 options: 6.5 inch, 8 inch multimedia plus and 8 inch multimedia navigation. I believe that weak color coding for what applies to which, but it is not at all clear. All is disgusting. I read too late that the 2017 models were downrated for this sort of complication, but mine is a 2018 and experience indicates that the situation has not been improved.
Not a reliable car!
willipj, 10/12/2021
2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Impreza a little over 4 years. This is the first car I have owned with so many recalls. Seemed like one after another. Made me wonder about the quality of the car. Well I am at 49,500 miles and had to replace my starter. Total bill $621.34. I have NEVER had such a large repair like this on a car with so few of miles. A friend of mine bought the same car as mine a week later. At 38,000 miles she had issues with the transmission. Her repair cost $900. This was my first and last Subaru that I will own....
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subie or not subie .
larry kritzell, 04/12/2020
updated 04/22/2021
2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
our sport 5 door has been reliable and free of trouble in it's 36k miles . its a looker and fit and finish and quality are good . however the car , which is marketed as SPORT is far from being sport . it's painfully slow and waddles over bumps like a row boat . its comfortable and rides good and mileage is just mediocre . its a good trip car and has a lot of room . if you like a reliable , bread and butter car that looks great but falls short as a drivers car , then this subie is for you .
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Good little car
La Mula, 02/15/2020
2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Other than a couple recalls, this has been a dependable little car. It's not the fastest car out there but comfortable. I don't like FWD so this is the best least expensive AWD out there. And it's true Subaru's grow on you, I'll most likely buy another one as my next car.
Not sold on Subaru
One_BKNY, 09/15/2018
2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The '17 Impreza redo was really promising, after a few months it quickly became an enormous disappoint with big time buyer remorse. Five separate repairs had me considering an immediate trade in but who in their right mind takes an immediate "depreciation" cash bath. Subaru's supposed reliability and owner satisfaction reputation is truly hard to believe after nagging suspension issues, fuel lid and power door lock issues, a backup camera reinstall and an oil cap replacement. Aside from the dealer repairs (needing to brace yourself for dealer surprises, what terribly awesome waiting room anticipation, worse than ERs) to be fair the hatch is definitely versatile for those needing AWD in avoiding SUVs and the optional safety spend option is a must. The transmission is unnecessarily underpowered even with light driving, merging on highways, difficult. The weight of the car with a weak engine won't bode well for long term ownership. What else, to see a cd player, HD radio and more USB ports recently added to the Premium trim is another new kick to the groin but you can't exactly ask the manufacturer for a do over. The point is you seriously need to consider legitimate, unbiased, unbought reviews (manufacturers and dealers alike) factoring real cost, real reliability, brand along with what you truly need to make as much as an educated decision as possible. Edmunds had it right from the outset but I regretfully passed on their commentary for other favorable reviews of what I wanted to believe in. Big mistake. Oh and TrueCar for comparison pricing? Useless. You're simply at the mercy of the dealer and your tolerance for bs each and every time. Good luck and happy, safe driving.
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