2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek.
Worst 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 35 | 2 | 2 | 146,637 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | — | — | 69,020 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | — | — | 117,491 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 2 | — | 60,462 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 77,558 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | 2 | 1 | 20,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | 30,005 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 10,100 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~212,953 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Xv Crosstrek reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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