2013 Subaru Impreza Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 251 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,952miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Subaru Impreza, 2% of the 251 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,952 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Car was parked directly in front of residential garage. I started the car to pull it into the garage. As soon as I put the car in drive, with my foot still on the brake, it shot forward at full speed and crashed into a trailer at the back of the garage. The impact from the trailer broke a hole in the garage wall. Total distance traveled was about 25'.”
NHTSA complaint #11388673, filed 2021-01, 71,747 miles“My cars break lights are not working. My car will lose power on the road to where it will completely die and I have to turn the ignition off and turn it back on to keep going. My emergency brake light is on my tire sensor lights are on even though tire pressure is correct there are times when I cannot get my car into gear. It will make a very loud clunking noise and then a whizzing noise when you turn the air conditioner on and then you get no power at all to the car. I cannot go up a steep hill on the highway because it will only go up to 35 miles an hour. …”
NHTSA complaint #11340075, filed 2020-07, 67,404 miles“Vehicle will not start after an extended period of attempts. Appears to happen most often when vehicle is parked (either indoors or outside) for more than several hours. Car will crank over for 10+ seconds and will not start. After multiple attempts, car has started eventually. Have communicated with dealer and sia offices that I have noticed the car will make whirring noises that come from the back rh side of vehicle - and also a clicking noise near center of dash when turned off and sitting. …”
NHTSA complaint #10502043, filed 2013-03, 8,500 miles“This complaint relates to the following recall: manufacturer recall number: wty84 NHTSA recall number: 18v772000 the dealer in colorado springs, co, heuberger motors, has failed to remedy this safety recall in a timely manner. I called on january 17th, 2019 to schedule the work but as of today, april 23, 2019, they have not done so. They claim that it's just a slow process . I find this unacceptable for a safety recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11203131, filed 2019-04“The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated as the traction control independently disengaged while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer found certain spider species had crawled into the fuel system, creating a web that caused the engine light to illuminate and the traction control to fail. The fuel system was cleaned. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 3,200. . Updated 03/12/14”
NHTSA complaint #10548413, filed 2013-10, 3,200 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 7 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 10% |
| 2010 | 6 | 13% |
| 2009 | 8 | 8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 19 | 25% |
| 2004 | 37 | 39% |
| 2003 | 26 | 42% |
| 2002 | 99 | 34% |
| 2001 | 1 | 9% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 2 | 9% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 8 | 17% |
| 1993 | 5 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2013 Subaru Impreza
79 complaintsEngine
75 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Subaru Impreza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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