Jul 14, 2022SteeringEngineFuel systemCrash
The stall led to a collision, bent cam shaft and need for total engine repair.
NHTSA ODI 11473984
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What 96 owners told NHTSA about the 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek
These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.
All (96)Crash / fire / injury (8)Engine (35)Transmission & drivetrain (21)Electrical system (14)Steering (9)Brakes (6)Visibility & wipers (6)Wheels (6)Fuel system (5)Speed control (5)Airbags (4)
2 of 96 complaints match · Steering · crash/fire/injury only · clear filters
Jul 13, 2022SteeringEngineFuel systemCrash
involved in a collision, possibly related to the stall issues mentioned in the collision. Reported to the insurance. They are pending repair on the matter due to recall and entire engine was required, which is more than the car is valued for.
NHTSA ODI 11473713
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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek verdict →