2013 Subaru Crosstrek problems and complaints
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek. The most-reported areas: Engine (11), Electrical System (5), Power Train (4).
Key takeaways
- 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 42% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 19% |
| Power Train | 4 | 15% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% |
| Structure | 1 | 4% |
| Seats | 1 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-08
The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving, the transmission seized, causing the vehicle to come to a sudden stop. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to a dealer,...
Electrical System - filed 2021-10-13
The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that after refueling with the fuel tank at 3/4 tank full, the fuel gauge failed to provide the correct fuel level. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the fuel sending tank, but the failure continued to occur. The contact indicated that the...
Electrical System - filed 2019-07-26
CAR PARKED AND SOME ELECTRICAL WIRE? CAUSED CAR TO CATCH FIRE? THE BACK DRIVERS SIDE OF THE HATCHBACK/TRUNK AREA WAS BURNT/ MELTED THROUGH TO THE METAL AND THE WIRES AROUND THE BACK WINDOW ON INSIDE WERE HANGING DOWN AND HOT PLASTIC DRIPPED DOWN ONTO A BOX OF PAPERS THAT WERE IN THE HATCHBACK. THE PAPERS HAD BLACK BUR...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.