2013 Subaru Impreza service brakes problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2013 Subaru Impreza — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The brakes failed due to a leak in the brake lines (pedal to the floor). Location of the leak is just after a union on the passenger side rear (just in front of the rear tire). Location is not well protected from corrosion similar to other recalls for the wrx and sti version of the impreza. Image…”
filed Aug 8, 2026
“Vehicle Fire Summary – Arvada, CO On [XXX] at approximately [XXX], the Arvada Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle fire on [XXX] . The vehicle involved was a 2013 gray Subaru Impreza WRX. The driver reported noticing smoke coming from the engine compartment before pulling over to the…”
filed Sep 3, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Impreza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Impreza | 5 | 16% |
| 2020 Impreza | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 Impreza | 8 | 4% |
| 2018 Impreza | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 Impreza | 7 | 6% |
| 2016 Impreza | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 Impreza | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 Impreza | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 Impreza | 13 | 5% |
| 2011 Impreza | 5 | 9% |
| 2010 Impreza | 5 | 11% |
| 2009 Impreza | 14 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Subaru Impreza
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.