2013 Subaru Impreza Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

74Engine complaints

29.8%Of all 248 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS79 · 31.9%

ENGINE74 · 29.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM31 · 12.5%

POWER TRAIN23 · 9.3%

SERVICE BRAKES22 · 8.9%

Share of the 248 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Subaru Impreza overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V772000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). KEARNY MESA SUBARU…”NHTSA complaint 11181923 — filed 02/22/2019

“ENGINE STARTER BEING DAMAGED DUE TO ALL THE TIMES THE CAR HAS STALLED DUE TO VALVE SPRING. DEALER FORCED TO PAY $700 TO FIX WHEN…”NHTSA complaint 11181684 — filed 02/21/2019

“MIKES GARAGE IN GOSHEN DID MY INSPECTION IN OCT. INSPECTING MY CAR HE LET ME KNOW I NEEDED A SERPENTINE BELT BECAUSE IT WAS CRACKED…”NHTSA complaint 11181156 — filed 02/19/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Subaru Impreza have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Subaru Impreza: 74 of 248 complaints on file (29.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Subaru Impreza have in total?

248 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.