Is the 2013 Subaru Impreza a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
The 2013 Subaru Impreza is a dependable choice with AWD and good fuel economy, though you should watch for oil consumption and CVT issues.
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Pros
- All-wheel drive
- Good fuel economy for class
- Strong safety ratings
Cons
- Potential oil consumption issues
- CVT reliability concerns
- Average interior quality
Ownership at a glance
Common problems to watch for
- Oil consumption
- CVT transmission issues
- Wheel bearings
- Head gasket problems
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Active recalls (4)
The 2013 Subaru Impreza has 4 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine (campaign 18V772000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch — Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to c…
- Electrical System — Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The…
- Electrical System — Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehi…
- Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine — Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles ma…
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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