2013 Subaru Impreza
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 249
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
39% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 249 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 46 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 292 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 96 |
| 2005 | 75 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2007 | 68 |
| 2008 | 176 |
| 2009 | 103 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 243 |
| 2013 | 249 |
| 2014 | 108 |
| 2015 | 77 |
| 2016 | 75 |
| 2017 | 125 |
| 2018 | 151 |
| 2019 | 193 |
| 2020 | 85 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
39% · 96 reportsMost commonly citing occupant classification and front passenger.
Show complaint excerpts
I was involved in an accident while driving my recently acquired 2013 Subaru Impreza, where another driver hit my vehicle in a side impact on the driver side front wheel and driver door (I can send the pictures via email).
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-17
Engine
30% · 74 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle Fire Summary â Arvada, CO On [XXX] at approximately [XXX], the Arvada Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle fire on [XXX] . The vehicle involved was a 2013 gray Subaru Impreza WRX.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-03
Also filed under Service brakes and exterior lighting
Electrical system
13% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and ignition.
Service brakes
10% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
Driving up a slight grade into home garage I depressed the accelerator very slightly . The car shot suddenly forward and footbrake did not respond. Car sideswiped other car and broke thru rear panel of garage before I could stop it with handbrake.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-26
The brake sensor switch fails to report position of the brake and turns off anti locking breaking system. If fails you car turning the car apply brake and the following lights turn on. Hill assist,ABS,skid control.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-02
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
The brakes failed due to a leak in the brake lines (pedal to the floor). Location of the leak is just after a union on the passenger side rear (just in front of the rear tire).
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-08
Power train
9% · 23 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013Complaint volume 249 complaints filed for this model year.
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2013-04-22Electrical system, equipment13V061000 Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year…
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
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2016-12-16Electrical system16V738000 Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.
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2018-12-26Engine and engine cooling18V772000 Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018.
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2019-04-15Exterior lighting19V149000 Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Subaru Impreza — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 96 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 74 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 33 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V061000 · Electrical system, equipment
- Recall 16V738000 · Electrical system
- Recall 18V772000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 19V149000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2013 Subaru Impreza reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Subaru Impreza is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Subaru Impreza?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Subaru Impreza have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.