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2013 Subaru Impreza Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
8%of 251 total for the year
Median mileage
60,800miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Subaru Impreza, 8% of the 251 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The glass sunroof exploded while driving on the freeway. There were no external influences that would trigger such a catastrophic failure - temperature was moderate, no other vehicles in close proximity and no flying debris. Luckily, I had the interior screen closed, or I would have been showered with broken glass.”

NHTSA complaint #11111404, filed 2018-07, 60,800 miles

“December 19, 2013, I purchased a Subaru Impreza from koeppel Subaru in long island city, n.y. The dealership told me the car was brand new and used only for test drives. After 5 months of driving the car, the car began to have problems to start. Putting the key in the ignition, there was no response. The car door had to be opened manually. The airbag warning light on the passenger side would not go off regardless of the seat being empty or occupied. Someone gave me a boost which started the car. I was able to drive and then parked the car. I went on vacation for two weeks. …”

NHTSA complaint #10640336, filed 2014-09, 2,000 miles

“Ignition mechanism will not fully rotate completely to allow key to be removed from ignition housing. Car turns off but key will not release. Unknown what eventually releases the mechanism for the key to turn and come out but usually takes some minutes, doors or electric locks open/close, starting the car again and driving more... Don't know. All has worked and not worked.”

NHTSA complaint #11154594, filed 2018-11, 100 miles

“Driving at low speed and hit a small bump in very cold weather (5f). Windshield made a popping sound . The car was parked a week later when the windshield developed a spontaneous crack along the drivers side frame. There was absolutely no impact. This is a serious safety and manufacturing issue that needs to be addressed. Other folks are reporting a similar issue with these vehicles.”

NHTSA complaint #10722272, filed 2015-05, 12,000 miles

“Spot welds to the firewall fail/break for the clutch and brake pedale assembly so itlll have a delay in actuation over time due to the welds breaking and because of that the assembly bar will fracture and break over time which will need to be replaced or else braking actuation will be delayed when pressed, this is all while in motion over time of pressing and depressing, popular complaint and issue known that outside companies sell brackets to help with the welds failing and the assembly cracking”

NHTSA complaint #11265287, filed 2019-10, 80,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025240%
202439%
2022214%
2021214%
20201720%
20192613%
20182617%
20172218%
20161925%
20151418%
201498%
2013218%
2012135%
201159%
2010920%
200977%
200885%
200711%
200624%
200557%
200411%
200252%
200037%
199915%
1998310%
199615%
199512%

Other parts of the 2013 Subaru Impreza

Air bags
79 complaints
Engine
75 complaints
Electrical system
34 complaints
Brakes
25 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
23 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Subaru Impreza

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology