2013 Subaru Impreza

Introduction

The 2013 Subaru Impreza is a compact sedan or hatchback that is known for its reliability, affordability, and standard all-wheel drive. It is offered with a choice of two engines and two transmissions. The base engine is a 2.0-liter flat-four that produces 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. The optional engine is a 2.5-liter flat-four that produces 170 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. Both engines can be paired with either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission.

Owners of the 2013 Subaru Impreza generally praise its affordability, all-wheel-drive capability, and reliability. However, some owners have reported issues with the vehicle’s engine, transmission, suspension, electrical system, exterior, and interior.

Engine

2.0-liter flat-four

• Head gasket failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaking from the head gasket, overheating, white smoke from the exhaust
  • Solution: Replace the head gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Timing chain tensioner failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Rattling or ticking noise from the engine, loss of power
  • Solution: Replace the timing chain tensioner
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found
• Intake manifold gasket leak
  • Description/Symptoms: Vacuum leak, loss of power, rough idle
  • Solution: Replace the intake manifold gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found

2.5-liter flat-four

• Valve cover gasket leak
  • Description/Symptoms: Oil leaking from the valve cover gasket, burning oil smell
  • Solution: Replace the valve cover gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found
• Crankshaft position sensor failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Engine stalling, no start condition
  • Solution: Replace the crankshaft position sensor
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

5-speed manual transmission

• Clutch failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Slipping clutch, difficulty shifting gears
  • Solution: Replace the clutch
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found
• Shift fork failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty shifting gears, grinding noise
  • Solution: Replace the shift fork
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found

4-speed automatic transmission

• Transmission slipping
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission slipping out of gear, loss of power
  • Solution: Rebuild or replace the transmission
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $3,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Front strut mount failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Clunking noise from the front suspension, poor handling
  • Solution: Replace the front strut mounts
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found
• Rear shock absorber failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Bouncy ride, poor handling
  • Solution: Replace the rear shock absorbers
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Alternator failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Dim headlights, loss of electrical power, battery warning light
  • Solution: Replace the alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found
• Battery failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty starting the vehicle, dead battery
  • Solution: Replace the battery
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Rear bumper cover fading
  • Description/Symptoms: Rear bumper cover fading or peeling
  • Solution: Replace the rear bumper cover
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found
• Headlight condensation
  • Description/Symptoms: Condensation inside the headlight lenses
  • Solution: Replace the headlights
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Climate control knob failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Climate control knobs not working properly
  • Solution: Replace the climate control knobs
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
  • Recalls: None Found
• Cruise control switch failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Cruise control switch not working properly
  • Solution: Replace the cruise control switch
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
  • Recalls: None Found
• Power window switch failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Power window switch not working properly
  • Solution: Replace the power window switch
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $50 - $100
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2013 Subaru Impreza is a generally reliable vehicle, but it has been reported to have some issues with its engine, transmission, suspension, electrical system, exterior, and interior. The severity of these issues varies, and the cost to fix them can range from $100 to over $3,000. Overall, the Impreza is a good value for the money, but it is important to be aware of the potential issues that it can have.