2013 Subaru Impreza Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 27 brake complaints for the 2013 Subaru Impreza, 11% of all complaints filed for the year, linked to 6 crashes and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure was 50,000 miles, and there is no related recall for this brake issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 27
- 11% of 249
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle failing to stop or slowing insufficiently when brakes are applied hard, leading to rear-end collisions.
- Some describe unintended forward acceleration when shifting into drive or park with a foot on the brake, resulting in low-speed crashes into garages, trailers, or walls.
- Several complaints mention the brake pedal feeling ineffective or the pedal vibrating uncontrollably at highway speed.
- Owners describe the ABS, hill assist, and skid control warning lights activating together, with the anti-lock system failing to engage during hard braking.
- A few reports describe recurring brake failure at low speed, including one case where a dealer replaced the master cylinder but the problem returned.
- One owner questioned the brake assist system's power delivery, noting insufficient boost when pedal pressure was light.
When 2013 Subaru Impreza brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 17, 2013, latest Aug 8, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2013 Subaru Impreza
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Impreza model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Subaru Impreza?
- NHTSA lists 27 brake complaints for the 2013 Impreza, which is 11% of the 249 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Subaru Impreza?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2013 Impreza.
- At what mileage do 2013 Impreza brake problems usually occur?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 50,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
- Did the 2013 Impreza brake complaints involve crashes?
- Yes, NHTSA data ties 6 crashes and 1 fire to complaints filed under the Brakes component for the 2013 Impreza.
- How does 2013 compare to other Impreza years for brake complaints?
- The 2013 model year's 27 brake complaints and 11% share are higher than most other Impreza years, though 2010 (15%) and 2022 (15%) show similar or higher shares on smaller complaint counts.