Engine Stall problems of the 2013 Subaru Impreza

Three problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 2013 Subaru Impreza. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Subaru Impreza based on all problems reported for the 2013 Impreza.

1 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2019

Valve spring recall Subaru dealership "fixed" my car due to this recall back in February 2019, according to manufacturers procedure. This included adding oil and also coolant to my vehicle. It was returned to me as soon as it was completed (took 4 days approx. ) however, recently, the week of the 20th of may 2019, that is about 3 months after the "repair" done for the recall, my engine stalled while I was driving on the road. Fortunately I was close to home and after struggling it turned on and I drove it home. Had to tow it to the dealership to get it fixed again. I am afraid the issue with the engine, is far more serious, and Subaru is not acknowledging the issue as they should. Stalling in the middle of the road can be extremely dangerous. This needs to be fixed in a better matter. To which I think, all affected vehicles with this serious issue, need a new engine.

2 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2019

Engine starter being damaged due to all the times the car has stalled due to valve spring. Dealer forced to pay $700 to fix when starter is fine but valve spring is the issue. Vehicle was in motion to a stop. Engine stalled.

3 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 01/22/2019

Received a notice about safety recall (NHTSA id 18v-722) involving risk of valve spring failure that could lead to engine stalling and risk of crash. Called our local Subaru dealership in golden, CO to have the issue resolved. Was told that the earliest that they could get to it would be may of 2020 (15 months). "too many cars are being recalled at the same time. 150 ahead of us in the queue for this repair. " this translates to only 10 recall repairs performed per month. Said that they hope to move us earlier, but no promises were made. No comment about their liability should the failure occur during this over-one-year timeframe while waiting for this safety recall to be performed.




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