2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek, 5% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,100 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.
“While coming to a yield sign to enter a major roadway I tried to accelerate and no response. After a few seconds car bogged and started to move again. This happens a lot even when taking off from a light. When to dealer to see if there was something wrong and they said they needed to flash the computer whatever that means. I love my Subaru but this is becoming a bit of a problem especially when trying to enter a busy highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10676889, filed 2015-01, 20,000 miles“Check engine light, oil temp, ABS light, cruise control light, traction control light and ABS light turned on at 90,000 miles. Had vehicle serviced by 2 different mechanics and transmission codes still appear.”
NHTSA complaint #11297788, filed 2020-01, 200 miles“While slowing to turn into a turn lane, my care unexpectedly accelerated to a very high speed, causing me to crash straight into a signal light post. The light post was knocked over by the force of impact. The car ended up around the corner, facing the opposite direction and having hit another car. Police responded to the scene and inspected the vehicle, which was towed away. An insurance claim has been filed, though I am unaware if they have inspected the vehicle yet. The passenger airbag deployed but driver airbag did not. …”
NHTSA complaint #11539823, filed 2023-08“Whilst driving down Highway 101 near Sequim WA, I was on cruise control doing 55 MPH going up a steep hill which I have done numerous times before without issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11470699, filed 2022-06“2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek. Customer says vehicle has numerous issues and can't get them fixed because vehicle is not under warranty. The consumer stated the vehicle lacked power, the steering pulled severely to the right, the brakes felt spongy and it often felt as though, the vehicle would not stop. When the windshield wipers were on, the brakes vibrated.”
NHTSA complaint #10659578, filed 2015-01Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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