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2013 Subaru BRZ repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (39%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 122 repairs.
2013 Subaru BRZ repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 57 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Subaru BRZ 2dr Coupe
200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Subaru BRZ in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201311160 mi | passenger side window did not go up completely | ||
| Feb 201414880 mi | passenger power window would not go up fully, nor respond to driver's side control. | ||
| Sep 201434720 mi | alarm system sounded every minute (for several days), until replacement parts arrived | ||
| Subaru BRZ in New York, United States Apr 2017 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Jul 201750000 mi | door seal had a defect, now better since dealer replaced it to meet the precertified status front bumper clips were broken off, required complete new bumper replacement. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Illinois, United States Jun 2012 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Nov 20124100 mi | Popping noise coming from rear deck | ||
| Feb 20136700 mi | Popping lid from trunk area. Navigation system loses sat signal | ||
| Apr 201420300 mi | Fuel pump replaced under TSB | ||
2013 Subaru BRZ 2dr Coupe
200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD
| Subaru BRZ in California, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201416000 mi | Rear deck popping noise. TSB was applied but noise persists. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Rhode Island, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201416000 mi | Passenger rear tail light condensation. Entire tail light assembly replaced. | ||
| Sep 201536000 mi | Driver Side Button for Passenger Window automatons tic up/down works intermittently | ||
| Subaru BRZ in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 201427000 mi | Navigation system losing satellites. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Quebec, Canada Feb 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Aug 201415280 mi | Had auto dimming mirror installed when purchased and had worked loose and fell off. Windows lubricated. Left taillight changed due to condensation (r changed previously). | ||
| Dec 201417360 mi | Changed window track on passenger window to stop squeak when operating window | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Quebec, Canada Jan 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 20143100 mi | Stupid high pressure fuel pump for fuel injection is chirping like crazy. Widespread on the BRZ and FRS. They need to address this design flaw. | ||
| Apr 201514660 mi | Rust on driver's window pillar | ||
| Sep 201625420 mi | Gearshift linkages. Replaced due to rust | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Florida, United States May 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Mar 201529000 mi | Left side weather strip replaced under warranty. Strip became misaligned over time. | ||
| Jul 201532000 mi | L & R Headlights started to oxidize at the top of each lense. The dealer agreed to replace both assemblies after a call from corporate. | ||
| Nov 201651700 miUS $223 | Squeaking noise when clutch was engaged. Replaced clutch, clutch bearing, pressure plate, and clutch cover. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Maryland, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Dec 201320000 mi | Chirping noise caused by fuel pump. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Quebec, Canada Oct 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201516400 mi | Window frame squeaks in very cold temoeratures. Tech bulletin applied which resolved the issue. | ||
| Mar 201850840 miC $110 | Trim around windows gets stuck preventing window from closing. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Georgia, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 201520000 mi | High Vibration Noise caused during clutch engagement between 4-5k rpm. Clutch Assembly Replaced. High Pitch Vibration was not fixed after clutch assembly was replaced. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Texas, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Mar 201830700 miUS $5 | Clutch squeak on pushing the pedal in - had to re lubricate the clutch fork pivot. $5 of grease (used 1/100th of tube) and less than one hour of work. | ||
| Dec 201835300 miUS $930 | Clutch release bearing started squeaking. Known problem with the part - Subaru had a TSB and released an updated bearing. Not covered under warranty. Was told this was not part of the powertrain. Both front wheel bearings | ||
| Subaru BRZ in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 202165720 miC $8000 | internal engine noises, no power. Spun main bearing. New short block installed | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Michigan, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 201533100 mi | Warranty covered - 3rd repair - chirping sound, 2x replaced fuel pump, this time replace all cam gears | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Washington, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jul 201622300 mi | Right taillight clouded with dampness. Replaced taillight assembly. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Alberta, Canada Dec 2013 - May 2014 | |||
| Mar 20148680 mi | Window switches failed.. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in New York, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Nov 201417000 mi | Condensation in tail light, rearview mirror loose, front bumper not straight | ||
| Feb 201524000 mi | Window molding was sticky and twisted. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201536200 mi | fuel pump replaced squeaky clutch pedal (that car was brought in for) was not. | ||
| Jun 201782000 mi | Timing chain cover was leaking. Removed, resealed and reinstalled. | ||
| Jul 201786000 miUS $100 | Rear brake pads and rotors | ||
| Feb 201893000 miUS $80 | Steering column replaced because of excessive groaning when wheel was turned side to side at low speeds. The noise is pretty much gone although the pitch is different now. Subaru considers the problem solved. Oil change was also done while the car was there. | ||
| Apr 201896000 mi | Steering wheel replaced and column aligned properly. The noise that it was brought in for is gone now. | ||
| Jun 201899000 miUS $75 | 4 wheel alignment done | ||
| Aug 2018104000 miUS $1200 | Throwout bearing went bad so entire clutch assembly was replaced. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Indiana, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Sep 201422000 mi | Synchro grind between 3rd and 4th above 4k RPM. Transmission replaced under warranty. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Virginia, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Oct 20134000 mi | The is a buzzing sound in the dash at 65 mph. It is also noticeable at lower speeds on rougher roads. | ||
| Feb 201536000 mi | The gas pedal had a horrible vibrating and buzzing sound. I took it apart and adjusted the rubber strips between the two springs. Noise is gone. | ||
| Jun 201545000 mi | The buzzing gas pedal problem returned. I took the pedal apart but was unable to fix it this time. | ||
| Aug 201552000 miUS $11 | The mirror was exhibiting the known BRZ issue of excessive vibration. I purchased a repair kit but saw little improvement. | ||
| Dec 201561000 miUS $125 | During ordinary driving, the stability control system kept coming on. A trip to the dealer revealed that the power supply (battery) was going bad and needed to be replaced. A trip to Advance Auto for a new battery resolved the issue. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Wyoming, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 20134000 mi | Precipitation in rear tail lights - Replaced both GPS loses lock - New antenna mount and SD Card replaced Passenger window intermittent failure - Replaced driver side switch unit | ||
| Jun 201510000 mi | Battery was dead, wouldn't hold a charge more than a day. They replaced it with a new one. Rear taillight leaked after previous replacement for same issue. Replaced, previously both taillights, this time only passenger side. Driver side window molding was roiling up against window. Causing noise and marring window. Replaced entire seal. | ||
| Jul 201510200 mi | Battery failed. Replaced. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Arizona, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 201311000 mi | The rear-view mirror mounting bracket was stripped, which was causing the mirror to vibrate while driving, making it difficult to see what was behind me | ||
| Aug 201432000 mi | Throwout bearing was seizing, which caused warping and scorching of the clutch and flywheel. Clutch fork was also failing | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Florida, United States Nov 2012 - May 2014 | |||
| Aug 20137800 mi | The rearview mirror fell off one day after being loose for a while. The holes where the screws were screwed in did not have any threading. Took it in to the dealer and was fixed through warranty without questions. | ||
| Sep 20138000 mi | Automatic window was not going down sporadically. Dealer ordered part and replaced for free under warranty. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Maryland, United States Jul 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jul 201314700 mi | Rear tail light condensation issue. | ||
| Aug 201316000 mi | Mounting bracket for the mirror was replaced. Left rear tail light had condensation. Replaced under warranty. Left rear tail light had condensation. Replaced under warranty. Mounting bracket for the mirror was replaced. | ||
| Jan 201410000 mi | Rear tail light condensation issue reappeared. | ||
| Mar 201425000 mi | GPS Antenna Moved | ||
| Jul 201428700 mi | Rear tail light condensation again. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Texas, United States Aug 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 201317000 mi | Code P0351 - Coil Pack 1 replaced Nav unit would reboot every few minutes is USB device attached. | ||
| Aug 201530700 miUS $110 | Car sat for 2 months while out of town. Battery 3 years old, and had not been maintained. Could not charge, required replacement. | ||
| Feb 201635200 mi | Replacement battery from O'Reilly failed open. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201845000 miUS $100 | Battery died from sitting. Replaced. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Quebec, Canada Jun 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Nov 201318600 mi | Fuel pump made an abnormal noise. Replaced Under warranty | ||
| Jan 201436160 mi | Door seal was deformed near the top of the A pillar on the driver side. Wind noise was a little higher than normal because of that. It was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201424680 mi | Windows squeaking when going up or down. Dealer says guides are worn out and need to be replaced. Windows are scratched quite badly. I've asked to replace Windows as well. Waiting for Subaru Canada to approve repair by warranty. Side Windows and guides were replaced under warranty about a month later. Dealer even paid for the tinting. Everything is fine now. | ||
| Jun 201535340 mi | replaced side triangular window with black strip because of corrosion. | ||
| Sep 201537200 mi | Driver side window screeching and scratched by internal guides. It was replaced by the dealer for a second time,covered by warranty. Molding between door and window was replaced for newer design found on 2015 BRZ. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in North Carolina, United States May 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 20123000 mi | Condensation in left rear tail light | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Alberta, Canada Feb 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 20137440 mi | Undiagnosed problem with a vibration, feels like driving over rumble strips. Occurred at 3000 km, again at 11000. Varies with speed. At very low speeds a thump can be felt once per rotation. Appears to be coming from right rear. Dealer could not diagnose. Update at 46000 km 14-Apr-17 No further issues on the above problem since initial report 3 years ago. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in California, United States Mar 2013 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jul 20136000 mi | Homelink mirror starts rattling constantly. Forums posts say that it was related to badly installed base by the dealer. Dealer knew the issue and repaired under warranty. | ||
| Oct 20137500 mi | Homelink mirror got loose again and started rattling again. Dealer replaced it again at no charge. Personally expecting problem to return in the future. | ||
| Jun 201415000 mi | Mud guard was loose and flappy. Dealer saw that the connector is gone so they replaced it free of charge. | ||
| Oct 201529000 mi | "Clack" or "Popping" Sound from Trunk and /or Rear Shelf Area. This is covered by TSB 12-140-12. The dealer test drove and confirmed the issue, and applied a fix. The fix was not a permanent fix, and thus the problem returned. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Ohio, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Aug 20138100 mi | Chirping sound from engine. Dealer replaced fuel pump at no cost under warranty. The repair did not fix the problem. I'm coming up on the 15,000 mile service soon so when I take it in for that I plan to ask them to look at the chirping sound again. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Wisconsin, United States May 2012 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Oct 201310000 mi | Rear deck rattle TSB. Fixed under warranty at no charge to me. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Washington, United States Aug 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Sep 20136000 mi | Tranny was grinding going into 4th gear from 3rd and 5th at high revs. Dealer flushed transmission, found metal debris, and ended up replacing transmission. Drivers door and dash speakers were buzzing and distorted. | ||
| Dec 20138000 mi | Rear view mirror fell off. | ||
| Apr 201411500 mi | Fuel pump still chirping. New fuel pump ordered in accordance with TSB. Installed later in the month. Speakers buzzing as well. | ||
| Feb 201520000 mi | Car bought back owing to chronic fuel pump chirping. New car does it as well unless use ethanol-free fuel. There were numerous other issues with speakers buzzing/blown and poor fitment issues that caused rattling and buzzing during acceleration. New car doesn't have these issues. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 201535700 mi | High pressure fuel pump for the direct injection system that is in the engine bay and runs of the camshaft made a high pitch chirping noise at idle when the engine was warm Steering wheel material was wearing prematurely Weatherstrip at the driver's door would fold up as the window went up Wheel was corroding by the center cap | ||
| Feb 201862000 miUS $175 | Replaced front brake pads and rotors | ||
| Jul 201863000 miUS $500 | Valve dropped requiring engine replacement. Short block and heads were replaced. | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Texas, United States Feb 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| May 20131300 mi | Airbag warning light came on, system was disengaged due to fuse not being properly installed | ||
| Subaru BRZ in District of Columbia, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Oct 20137200 mi | Rattle from instrument binnacle, popping sounds from back shelf/trunk area. NAV loses signal. Parts ordered. Water leak into rear tail light. | ||
| Mar 20148000 mi | rattle in instrument binnacle, rattle in driver's seat belt lock | ||
| May 20149000 mi | rattle in instrument binnacle rattle in driver's seat belt lock | ||
| Oct 201513000 mi | rearview mirror rattles | ||
| Dec 201513000 mi | fuse blown, 12V plug in center console did not work. | ||
| May 201613600 miUS $121 | irregular idle | ||
| Oct 201616000 mi | Cricket noise from engine; diagnostic is to replace high-pressure pump (under extended warranty), parts ordered. Main window switch malfunctioning; part ordered under extended warranty Recurring rattle from back of car; diagnosed as defective third brake light; dealer discussing warranty extension by manufacturer Tail lights fog up | ||
| May 201717000 mi | HP fuel pump replaced (initial diagnosis in Oct. 2016; fixed now) center brake light rattling; replaced, rattle seems gone (initial diagnosis in Oct. 2016; fixed now) driver door master switch replaced (initial diagnosis in Oct. 2016; fixed now) tail lights took on water and became foggy --> replaced under warranty for the second time (initial diagnosis in Oct. 2016; fixed now) | ||
| Sep 201822000 mi | A/C went out. Fixed under the extended warranty (very happy I had it) and sold the car. I replaced the BRZ after getting tired of reliability issues and lack of comfort. What sealed the deal was when the A/C gave up at under 25k miles. Seriously?! | ||
| Subaru BRZ in Missouri, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jun 201412000 mi | Damage to finish from brief exposure to bird droppings (washed off). Repair facility reported that clear coat seemed very soft and easily damaged. Unsuccessfully tried to rub out. Paint finish remarkably easily damaged in my experience. | ||
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