2013 Subaru Crosstrek engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru crosstrek. While driving 20 mph, the contact pumped the brake pedal several times, but the vehicle would not brake or stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle eventually came to a complete stop after multiple attempts. The contact took the…”
filed Jul 17, 2019
“My vehicle was recalled. I contacted the local subaru dealership and subaru directly and they both stated that due the the volume of cars affected they were not taking any new appointments until 2020 and to call them back in 2020. The issue is with the valve springs in the engine. A fracture in the…”
filed Jun 27, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Crosstrek | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 Crosstrek | 5 | 16% |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 3 | 10% |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 16 | 14% |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 5 | 7% |
| 2019 Crosstrek | 34 | 12% |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 32 | 16% |
| 2017 Crosstrek | 10 | 11% |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 13 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.