2017 Subaru WRX Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2017 Subaru WRX — the 2.0L H4 engine, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Subaru published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2017
Engines
2.0L H4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
TrimsPremium Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Sport Sedan 4-Door · Sport-tech Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door
Other 2017 WRX variantsWRX STI →
Federal record1 recall · 73 complaints · 248 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2017 WRX manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 282
  • General Information 1,635
  • Accessories & Equipment 2,291
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 403
  • Body & Frame 629
  • Maintenance 14
  • Brakes 529
  • Restraints 335
  • Drivelines & Axles 87
  • Steering 252
  • Electrical 859
  • Suspension 158
  • Engine Mechanical 709
  • Transmission 239
  • Engine Performance 2,428
  • Axle Shaft Nut (Front) 162
  • Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) 140
  • Hub Bolts (Front & Rear) 48

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2017 WRX

  1. Exterior Lighting — back up lights › switch · 22V522000
    Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and drive.

Owners have filed 73 complaints and Subaru has issued 248 technical service bulletins for the 2017 WRX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2017 WRX manual

Is this manual specific to the 2017 WRX?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2017 model year, covering the 2.0L H4 across the Premium Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Sport Sedan 4-Door, Sport-tech Sedan 4-Door, Limited Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.

What 2017 WRX problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 2017 WRX, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Subaru dealers.

Does it include 2017 WRX wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2017 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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