2013 Subaru Impreza engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 77 complaints for the 2013 Subaru Impreza, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 77 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 67,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 5 fires.
What owners wrote
Factory recall for a valve spring and brake lamp switch replacement was completed on sept.25, 2019. The car engine caught on fire while I was driving on october 18, 2019. I was stopped at a red light on a city street. The police and fire departments were called to put out the flames. The fire marshal was present to document and take photos. My car was towed. I understand this has happened to cars involved in the recall.
Recall #18v-772, valve spring repair. On may 9, 2019 roger's subaru performed recall work on my 2013 impreza. Now my engine makes a loud knocking noise. This noise happens when driving & when stationary.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Subaru Impreza
- Air bags 96 complaints
- Electrical system 34 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints