Worst 2013 Subaru Crosstrek Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 11 | — | — | 54,158 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Fuel Gauge:Fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Subaru Crosstrek
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,303,530 vehicles.
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.
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2013 Subaru Crosstrek — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
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Does the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Crosstrek reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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