2013 Subaru Impreza: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 15, 2026 · Engine · WA

I took my car to McCurley Subaru on Wed, [XXX] to have recalls repaired. They were unable to repair the recall due to rusted out brackets and bolts. McCurley contacted Subaru of America and opened a case trying to seek an alternate remedy to this issue. Subaru refused to offer alternate solutions so I am stuck driving an unsafe vehicle with a Federal Mandated recall that cannot be repaired. On my way home after picking up the car, it stalled out on a major highway, blocking traffic and causing unsafe conditions for myself, my 7 yo daughter and other people on the road. The check engine light is on continuously and the car runs so roughly that I am afraid to drive it any longer. Subaru of America opened Case Number: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 11, 2026 · Engine · PA

Subaru stutters stalls, torque converter malfunction

Filed Jan 12, 2023 · Engine · 83,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was able to merge over to the right lane, exited the highway, and veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure reoccurred while driving and coming to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be rebuilt or replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the engine needed to be rebuilt; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2022 · Engine · 40,000 miles · OH · fire

The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph when the check engine illuminated and a loud rattling noise emitted from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle then suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer had replaced the engine. Approximately after the repair while they were driving approximately 40 mph when the same failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer who replaced the engine again. After the second replacement while driving the vehicle was part the vehicle had caught on fire. The fire department was called and put out the fire. No injuries, medical attention needed. The contact's insurance had replaced the engine a third time. Again, while driving at the same speeds the check engine light suddenly illuminated and the vehicle began rattling underneath the hood. The contact also smelled a fuel burning odor coming into the vehicle. The contact had pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2019 · Transmission · 123,500 miles · WI

Diagnosing the check engine light reveals code p2764, which indicates the transmission control valve body needs to be replaced due to a faulty solenoid. This is a known issue with subaru's CVT transmission, which is why subaru extended the warranty for this issue. However, the warranty only covers vehicles with a demonstrable problem. My car just developed the problem, and is no longer covered by the warranty (23,000 miles over the limit). This is a potentially dangerous issue (affected cars may stall at any time), which affects many vehicles still on the road. Subaru should have to replace all of the parts before they fail! You should already have a number of other complaints about this issue.

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · Visibility · 87,050 miles · NC

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

Filed May 31, 2019 · Engine · 55,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru impreza. While driving approximately 60-65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, there was no forward momentum. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but a fault code was unable to be retrieved. Previously, the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v772000 (engine and engine cooling). Gurley leep subaru (5302 grape rd, suite #2, mishawaka, in 46545, (574) 258-7700) was contacted by phone and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed May 28, 2019 · Engine · 78,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Mar 14, 2019 · Engine · 16,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Feb 21, 2019 · Engine · 191,000 miles · CT

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.

Filed Jan 22, 2019 · Engine · 83,805 miles · CO

Received a notice about safety recall (the federal safety agency 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.