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2013 Subaru ImprezaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 345 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
345
Crashes
23
Fires
10
Recalls
4
TSBs
509
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 345 complaints, 23 crashes, 10 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

air bag light on

4 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
2

cvt transmission failed

4 complaints • Severity 9.5/10

$X,XXX
3

excessive oil usage

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
4

door handle broke off

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
5

paint peeling

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

79 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 66K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

57
0–30K
40
30–60K
74
60–90K
29
90–120K
16
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (74 reports) • Median: 66K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (79 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags79 (23%)
Engine77 (22%)
Electrical31 (9%)
Brakes24 (7%)
Drivetrain23 (7%)
Other21 (6%)
Steering14 (4%)
Speed Control13 (4%)

2013 Subaru Impreza: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2013 Subaru Impreza, with 79 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 66,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 66K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2013 Subaru Impreza, with 77 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2013 Subaru Impreza, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2013 Subaru Impreza, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

15
13
12
14
13
15
14
16
24
17
46
18
91
19
46
20
39
21
12
22
15
23
6
24
9
25
3
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Subaru Impreza. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

13V061000Apr 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory. Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.

16V738000Dec 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.

18V772000Dec 2018

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.

19V149000Apr 2019

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

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. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2013 Subaru Impreza NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Subaru Impreza is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 345 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2013 Subaru Impreza: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Subaru Impreza?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Subaru Impreza is related to the airbags, with 79 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Subaru Impreza reliable?
The 2013 Subaru Impreza has 345 complaints, 23 crash reports, and 10 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2013 Subaru Impreza?
NHTSA rates the 2013 Subaru Impreza 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 5 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Subaru Impreza problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Subaru Impreza has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Subaru Impreza problems start?
Based on 220 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 66,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2013 Subaru Impreza data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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