How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Subaru Impreza?

NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Impreza, which is 6% of the 249 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Subaru Impreza's structure or body?

No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for the Structure & Body area on the 2013 Impreza.

At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up on the 2013 Impreza?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Impreza is 66,000 miles.

Did any 2013 Impreza structure or body complaints involve a crash?

Yes, one of the 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Impreza is associated with a crash, and NHTSA records no fires or injuries tied to this component area for that year.

How does the 2013 Impreza compare to other years for Structure & Body complaints?

The 2013 Impreza's 15 complaints (6% share) is lower than the 2012 model's 22 complaints (9% share) and the 2014 model's 13% share, but higher than years like 2017, 2019, and 2020.

2013 Subaru Impreza Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Subaru Impreza, 6% of its 249 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure was 66,000 miles, and one complaint involved a crash. There are no related recalls listed for this component on this model year.

Structure & Body complaints: 15; 6% of 249
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 66,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report firewall spot welds snapping, letting the firewall shift several inches when the clutch or brakes are engaged.
Several owners describe the hood's primary latch releasing on its own, leaving the vehicle relying only on the secondary safety catch.
A number of complaints describe the passenger seat occupancy sensor falsely reading as empty or occupied, which is tied to airbag disable warnings rather than pure body structure but appears alongside these reports.
One owner reported a crash in which the airbags did not deploy after impact, though this is filed separately from the structural complaints.
Complaints span a range of mileages, with the median failure point for this component area at 66,000 miles.

When 2013 Subaru Impreza body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 20, 2017, latest Jun 11, 2024.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2017 to Jun 2024; peak Jan 2020 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Subaru Impreza

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Impreza model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20102 (4%)
20114 (7%)
201222 (9%)
201315 (6%)
201414 (13%)
20155 (6%)
20167 (9%)
20172 (2%)
20187 (5%)
20193 (2%)
20202 (2%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (3%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Subaru Impreza?: NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Impreza, which is 6% of the 249 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Subaru Impreza's structure or body?: No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for the Structure & Body area on the 2013 Impreza.
At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up on the 2013 Impreza?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Impreza is 66,000 miles.
Did any 2013 Impreza structure or body complaints involve a crash?: Yes, one of the 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Impreza is associated with a crash, and NHTSA records no fires or injuries tied to this component area for that year.
How does the 2013 Impreza compare to other years for Structure & Body complaints?: The 2013 Impreza's 15 complaints (6% share) is lower than the 2012 model's 22 complaints (9% share) and the 2014 model's 13% share, but higher than years like 2017, 2019, and 2020.