2017 SUBARU WRX Vehicle Speed Control Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Vehicle Speed Control Issues in the 2017 SUBARU WRX
2 vehicle speed control complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 SUBARU WRX. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Vehicle Speed Control Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUBARU WRX. WHILE MAKING TURNS WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE WITHOUT WARNING. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PUMPED SEVERAL TIMES. A MESSAGE DISPLAYED INDICATING THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL PERCENTAGE INCREASED TO SEVENTY FIVE PERCENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUBARU OF LITTLE ROCK (12121 COLONEL GLENN RD, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 503-5454), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUBARU WRX. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND WAS UNCONTROLLABLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS FLASHED AND ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ALSO, "EYESIGHT" NOT AVAILABLE WAS DISPLAYED. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED HAND INJURIES, BUT MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,000.
Other 2017 SUBARU WRX Problem Areas
Electrical System
14 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Power Train
10 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Visibilitywiper
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint