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#BS-2013-SUBXVC-E325

2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek

Based on reports from 133 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
133
Crashes
9
Fires
3
Recalls
2
TSBs
280
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 133 complaints, 9 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

dangerous steering in slush snow ice

11 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission failure

4 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
3

engine died

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

34 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 71K miles.

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

21
0–30K
7
30–60K
20
60–90K
14
90–120K
8
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (21 reports) • Median: 71K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

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Most Likely

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Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (34 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine34 (26%)
Drivetrain20 (15%)
Other19 (14%)
Electrical12 (9%)
Steering9 (7%)
Wheels & Tires6 (5%)
Brakes6 (5%)
Speed Control5 (4%)

2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 71,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 71K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-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

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

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Recall History (2 recalls)

13V061000Apr 2013

EQUIPMENT

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.

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Subaru Xv Crosstrek according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is wheels / hubs.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 133 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek is related to the engine, with 34 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek reliable?
The 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek has 133 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek 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 Xv Crosstrek have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Subaru Xv Crosstrek problems start?
Based on 71 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 71,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
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.
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