Model year guide

2017 Subaru BRZ

Q: What gas mileage does the 2017 Subaru BRZ get?

The 2017 Subaru BRZ has U.S. EPA estimates of 24–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Subaru BRZ is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

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2017 Subaru BRZ at a glance

Owner complaints7

Combined24–27 mpg

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2017 Subaru BRZ common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Seats

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2017 Subaru BRZ MPG & running costs

Combined24–27 mpg

City23 mpg

Highway31 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,225

EPA size classMinicompact Cars

TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd

Passenger volume77 cu ft

Cargo volume7 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,125 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Subaru BRZ costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,125

Fuel only$16,125

Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.