2013 Subaru Impreza service brakes problems
22 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
“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
“The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the key would become stuck in the ignition switch. The failure would occur intermittently however it was progressively worsening. The contact contacted the dealer who stated that the CVT parking brake switch needed to be replaced. The…”
filed Mar 30, 2022
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 | 17% |
| 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.