2017 Subaru BRZ: common problems and reliability
One of the worst BRZ years.
One of the Subaru BRZ years to avoid. All BRZ years
7 owner complaints, most about air bags. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 BRZ?The 2017 Subaru BRZ has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Subaru BRZ vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other BRZ years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the BRZ?
Across the 11 BRZ model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 64 (2013). With 7 complaints, the 2017 BRZ sits above the model's median of 3.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment centered on the vehicle's core philosophy as an affordable, lightweight, and balanced sports car.
Owner insights cover all generations of the BRZ. See the full BRZ owner picture and every model year.
Other BRZ model years
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