Reliability

2013 Subaru Crosstrek Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 25 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2013 Subaru Crosstrek

The 2013 Subaru Crosstrek has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

NHTSA Recalls

1 recall on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crashes + Injuries

2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Subaru Crosstrek (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #19V149000

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Most Common Problems — 2013 Subaru Crosstrek

Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine

Electrical System

Power Train

Exterior Lighting

Unknown Or Other

Air Bags

Vehicle Speed Control

Visibility/wiper

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Subaru Crosstrek — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

⚠ Years to avoid: 2016, 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Subaru Crosstrek

Is the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek has 1 recall and 25 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.

How many recalls does the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek have?

The 2013 Subaru Crosstrek has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek are: Engine, Electrical System, Power Train, Exterior Lighting. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek safe to buy?

The 2013 Subaru Crosstrek has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Subaru Crosstrek should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Crosstrek are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2016, 2017.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.