2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek, 6% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,650 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.
“Vehicle was in motion on a straight portion of the interstate. Speed was aprox. 70 MPH and ambient temp. Aprox. 70 f. Front passenger side main window shattered. No object was observed to have hit window prior to it shattering.”
NHTSA complaint #11354510, filed 2020-09, 100,300 miles“The fan in my car, that controls the heat/air-conditioning, went out causing my windows to fog up since it was raining & I couldn't use the dehumidifier. I couldn't see & had to manually wipe my windshield several times & drive with my hazard lights on in order to get the car home. There were no warning lights on the dashboard. I took the car to a mechanic shop on another day, when they could not find the problem through a diagnostic the mechanic took apart the dashboard & that's when he found the wires connected to the control panel were melting/overheating. …”
NHTSA complaint #11632206, filed 2024-12“The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the sunroof exploded causing glass shards to fall onto the contact. There was no injury sustained. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was inspected. The contact was informed that the sunroof needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the part was on backorder. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11418803, filed 2021-05, 89,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek. While driving at an unknown speed and attempting to adjust the air conditioner, the motor seized without warning. The contact mentioned that the fan failed to work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the heater blower control power plug shorted and melted the connector. As a result, the heater blower needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 106,454.”
NHTSA complaint #10892114, filed 2016-08, 106,454 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10133522Mar 28, 2018This bulletin provides a repair procedure for replacing the foam cushion installed between the top front edge of the IP and the windshield glass. Use the supplied Service…
- 10131639Sep 20, 2016This bulletin announces a change to the procedure used in production of the rear door glass assembly. The bottom edge of the door glass is pressed into a metal channel lined with…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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