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2013 Subaru Impreza Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 248 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Subaru Impreza

The 2013 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Buyer Beware — 2013 Subaru Impreza

The 2013 Subaru Impreza shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
248
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
13
Crashes + Injuries
7 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Subaru Impreza (4)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V149000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V738000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V061000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V772000
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Most Common Problems — 2013 Subaru Impreza

Based on 248 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
65
Engine
55
Electrical System
32
Power Train
23
Unknown Or Other
15
Steering
14
Vehicle Speed Control
13
Service Brakes
12
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Subaru Impreza — Complaints by Year

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

2010 46 complaints 2011 57 complaints 2012 242 complaints 2013 248 complaints 2014 107 complaints 2015 79 complaints 2016 75 complaints 2017 125 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012, 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Subaru Impreza

Is the 2013 Subaru Impreza reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Subaru Impreza has 4 recalls and 248 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Subaru Impreza have?
The 2013 Subaru Impreza has 4 NHTSA recalls. 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 Impreza?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Subaru Impreza are: Air Bags, Engine, Electrical System, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Subaru Impreza safe to buy?
The 2013 Subaru Impreza has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru Impreza should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Impreza are: 2010, 2011. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2012, 2013.
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.