Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Subaru Crosstrek
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Subaru Crosstrek has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 26 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V149000 Brake Lights May Not Illuminate NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Of the 26 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 2 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Subaru Crosstrek has average reliability, with common issues in the engine and occasional electrical problems. A notable recall concerning the brake light switch could affect safety and vehicle operation, highlighting a design oversight.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| brake light switch | 60,000–90,000 miles | $100–$200 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake fluid replacement
- engine coolant service
- timing belt inspection
- tire rotations and alignments
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine misfires
- brake light failure
- irregular electrical issues
- dimmed exterior lighting
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.