general problems of the 2013 Subaru Impreza

Air bags did not go off after a car accident with a commercial box truck, car seems to be totaled. Insurance is going to inspect vehicle to confirm it being totaled. No warning lights were on at the time. Just passed inspection a month a month ago.

I have been having continuous problems with engine light coming on w the wheel skid light also. I went to auto zone and the codes p000d, c1422,p00700 and others. I took vehicle to Subaru to inspect for repair September 11, 2021 the oil temp, traction control light, abs, and hill control light went off, but the engine light came back on. I left it alone didn't bother with it, figured nothing could be done. I then went to another auto shop on November 28, 2022 because it did bother me about the engine light, someone mention it was dangerous driving w the light on because something could actually be wrong. Also, this shop was to be cheaper. The codes repaired were p000a, p000c, drove off lot engine light came back on. I know it was time for my e- check so I thought I'd give it another try back at Subaru. On July 14, 2023 for repair of engine light. The tests showed repairs for p00a, p00d. They told me they were repairing the vehicle. I left Subaru and about 5 minutes of leaving the engine light came back on. I called them and stated the light was back on, they told me to come in and they could look at it, but I don't have another $ 729. 00 to keep giving these auto shops. I had and e-check on July 22, 2023 and didn't pass because of codes p0021 and p000c.

Got 2 codes on secondary air system p2440,p0410. Witch restricted me from passing safety inspection and have a check engine light. It seems to be an on going common problem.

Key gets stuck.

Was traveling normally and suddenly car abruptly stopped with engine running.

Was driving on I-70 in colorado going 60-65 mph uphill when all indicator lights came on and at (automatic transition) oil temp light began flashing. Check engine, hill assist, abs, and traction control lights all came on steady on. Had to pull over and had significant power loss during driving. Googled what at oil temp light meant and called a tow truck to take to my mechanic. Mechanic initially indicated it could be valve body problem which in his words is a "known issue with Subaru cvt engines. " code pulled was p2764. They ended up pulling the pan and draining fluid and found excessive metal built up on magnet in pan. This pan and headgasket were repaired less than 6k miles ago (October 2020) and at that time they said everything was in good shape so something drastic happened to cvt in less than a year. Mechanic unable to say what caused the excessive buildup in that time. Safety compromised as left on side of very busy highway waiting for tow - we were also concerned with whether or not car would overheat/catch on fire due to at oil being over 200 degrees. Problem confirmed by our mechanic and indicated that we need a full transmission replacement. No other warnings prior to this event. Maintenance is current and in 2018 performed recall service indicated by Subaru for valve spring issue.

My horn suddenly stopped working. I googled extensively this issue and it is very common among Subaru owners of many different model years. This is a crucial safety concern since most people rarely use their horn, but when you need it, for example, a deer in the road or an inattentive driver crossing a centerline, you really need it! it seems to me Subaru is guilty of planned obsolescence. My car reached 144k miles and suddenly the dash is ablaze with idiot lights, multiple colors, some flashing, some not. My local mechanic gave me an estimate of $2,000 to fix everything. A Subaru dealer, $2900. I realize many items are wear and tear, but the horn, it should not suddenly quit working. I do not live in nyc and rarely use it. My local mechanic said $200 to fix the horn. Subaru dealer said $800. It is not a simple fuse. An expensive part within the steering wheel needs to be replaced. Thank you for reading my complaint. Sincerely, katherine cahill 181 north st, new haven, vt 05472 kmslucky@gmail. Com.

Key won't come out of ignition. If steering wheel locks, key will not turn ignition or come out leaving me stranded for several minutes. This happens more and more frequently.

I started my vehicle after sitting overnight. After backing out of my driveway and driving maybe 20 seconds the passenger window switch began smoking, after maybe 10 seconds the window switch began melting into itself very quickly. Less than 1 minute later my entire car my car was engulfed in flames in my driveway (thank god I made it back). This all happened within 2 minutes of me starting the car.

When I turn off the car I cant remove the key from the ignition.

Once vehicle is parked, ignition switch will not release the key.

Shortly after getting valve spring replacement work done at hunter Subaru in hendersonville nc the ac condesnser seized up. Shop is not standing behind work done during recall including a ac refrigerant removal and replacement and cleaning of hoses and lines. Ac condensers dont just seize up less than 3k miles after being serviced, they are killed by lack of lubrication or improper pressures. Subaru of America will not respond either. Poor job by both. Dealer wants to charge $1200 to fix their mistake. Criminals. I would not have done my warranty work at hunter if I knew they were going to mess around with other systems in the vehicle. Ac is critical to keep vision clear during driving. Car stuttered and nearly stalled when ac unit "seized" and the car smelled like burning plastic. Scary.

Complaint regarding: Subaru passenger-airbag occupant detection system (ods). Passenger airbag signal turns on and off unexpectedly during the following circumstances: passenger in the seat and the car is stationary, no passenger in the seat and the car is stationary, passenger in the seat when car is in motion in the street, passenger in the seat when car is in motion on the highway, no passenger is in the seat and car is in motion in the street and highway. Passenger seat was not wet at any time. Laptop and cell phone was on the seat (backpack or passenger lap), or in close proximity in most incidents. Any passenger occupant has always been an adult meeting the state and federal safety regulations. Resource to explain concern in greater detail. . Read more...

Subaru recall from October 2018. The car is starting to stall while driving. Subaru is now telling me that I have to wait until late may to have my car repaired. This is unsafe and is my only vehicle for work. During driving on the expressway between 30 and 60mph or on city streets between 20-30pmh, the car just slows way down by itself and the hill start/assist warning light keeps coming on and periodically the vehicle dynamics control light also comes on. These issues have been ongoing and periodic but more and more frequent since December 2018.

The valve springs recall has been issued since 10/31 with no remedy. This could be a potentially harmful thing! would like an update or at least get my car fixed.

Ignition mechanism will not fully rotate completely to allow key to be removed from ignition housing. Car turns off but key will not release. Unknown what eventually releases the mechanism for the key to turn and come out but usually takes some minutes, doors or electric locks open/close, starting the car again and driving more. . . Don't know. All has worked and not worked.

The glass sunroof exploded while driving on the freeway. There were no external influences that would trigger such a catastrophic failure - temperature was moderate, no other vehicles in close proximity and no flying debris. Luckily, I had the interior screen closed, or I would have been showered with broken glass.

I'm having the issue of my ignition not releasing my keys I have to spen 5 to 30 minutes to finally get my keys out I have to reverse and park and turn the steering wheels back in forth and push my brakes really hard and Subaru wants to charge me 120 to diginose it when two out four said it's my gear control shifter and of just oredingme the part and fix it.

Was at a red light, stopped. Light turned green started to go, went to shift into 2nd gear and heard a loud pop and the car wouldn't go any more. Had it towed to gerald jones Subaru dealer, where I bought it. Was told it was driver error and the clutch went out. An independent mechanic said he's seen it plenty of times in the wrx going back to 2008 and that Subaru has defective welds on the vehicles' firewall, which results in clutch and/or brake failure.