2013 Subaru BRZ Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Subaru BRZ, 6% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,600 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The homelink mirrors in these cars have been a very big issue. I have been in for at least three repairs within the last year. The first night I took my car home, the rear-view mirror fell off and hit the dash of the car. This could have distracted someone and made them run off the road. They repaired it as soon as possible, but they have never been able to completely take the vibrations away. You can't see anything when looking in the rear-view mirror, because it shakes so much. There are forums full of people online with the same complaint. …”
NHTSA complaint #10628172, filed 2014-08, 80 miles“Taillight condensation when raining. Known defect, but company will not pay for repair. Stating outside of warranty. May occlude lights when driving. Broken driver's side sunvisor impeding vision. Multiple complaints on online forums, again reported to be outside warranty despite safety issue. Taken in prior to warranty running out and turned away.”
NHTSA complaint #11194288, filed 2019-04, 52,000 miles“The homelink rear view mirror mount failed and the mirror fell onto the center console, hitting the center air vents and damaging the molding, also hitting the shift knob and interfering with shift maneuvers. This also happened to me again one year later on july 18, 2014.”
NHTSA complaint #10611422, filed 2014-07, 8,400 miles“Gaskets around driver side windows (including stationary triangular panes) as well as passenger side windows do not create a good seal and allow moisture to enter from outside from things such as rain or regular hand washing.”
NHTSA complaint #10525484, filed 2013-07, 2,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10092530Aug 24, 2015This service information bulletin announces a change to the retaining bolt securing the door glass to the window regulator assembly. A slot to accept a flat-blade screw driver…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2013 Subaru BRZ
47 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Subaru BRZ
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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