The Lemon Index2013 Subaru Crosstrek.
The 2013 Subaru Crosstrek is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 21 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 28, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 25 to 28 mpg combined. The best Subaru Crosstrek year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 124 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Subaru Crosstrek year. 2013 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 26K to 99K miles on the car (69 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 15K–97K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 47K–94K miles
Recalls 3
- lights 2019
Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions …
- engine 2018
The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
- electrical 2013
Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Subaru told dealers about
Subaru sent dealers 451 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Information provided regarding repair and inspection of camshaft position issues and also, check
- Information regarding surface treatment to oil control piston rings due to limited…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru XV Crosstrek SW AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2300–2550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
2013 Subaru xv Crosstrek. Customer says vehicle has numerous issues and can't get them fixed because vehicle is not under warranty.
2013 Subaru Crosstrek owner · NHTSA complaint 10659578
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 28; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Subaru Crosstrek year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2013 Subaru Crosstrek problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (24%), steering (19%) and engine (19%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek have?
3 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek get?
25 to 28 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2013 Subaru Crosstrek problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 26,000 and 99,200 miles. The middle report was at 66,100 miles, from 69 complaints.
Does the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 24% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek cost in fuel a year?
About $2300 to $2550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Subaru Crosstrek year is better than the 2013?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2013 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works