2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek: engine stalls while driving

Filed Sep 1, 2025 · Engine · CA

The engine stalled unexpectedly during operation. I noticed a sudden loss of power, and the vehicle shut off without warning. This has happened more than once, posing a safety concern.

Filed Jun 2, 2025 · Engine · SC

The engin malfunctioned. My safety and the safety of others was at risk because when an engin fails while driving it can cause a serious crash. The valve spring which is located inside the engin of the vehicle did fracture which resulted in the engin stalling while driving and was not able to be restarted. An engin stall while driving will increase the risk of a crash and serious injury. There were no warnings, the problem has been confirmed by a subaru dealer service manager.

Filed Aug 28, 2024 · Engine · WA

2.0L Engine Valve Spring Fracture may Cause Engine stall and excessive oil leaks that migrates in the catalytic converter causing fumes that linger inside the car with a very strong smell.

Filed Jun 27, 2023 · Engine · NY

MY 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK stalled on the highway in March 2023 while I was driving home from work. I brought it to Hassett Subaru in Wantagh because a friend told me that there was a recall on the spring valve (from 5 years ago, which I was never notified of). Vlad Oriol wanted to charge me a few thousand dollars to breakdown the engine, even though that was a requirement of the recall. I checked the VIN and found out my car was covered by the spring valve recall. Since the car was unsafe to drive, I then called Subaru headquarters who sent a tech supervisor to investigate the situation. The tech supervisor said the problem was due to the recall so the engine breakdown was covered. The tech supervisor said the "rocker arm had come loose from excessive lash, but was tied to the recall issue," and also added that there was no other damage. Hassett Subaru was forced by Subaru headquarters to preform the recall fix. I picked up my car (we live 2 miles from Hassett) and the very next day the car wouldn't accelerate and was constantly misfiring. I brought the car back to Hassett. The tech supervisor came out again to investigate, this time there was additional damage to the cam shaft (which was not there before Hassett worked on the car). Hassett told Subaru headquarters that there was a preexisting issue with the car (which was totally false). As a result Subaru headquarters would not cover the cost to fix the problem that Hassett caused by attempting to fix the recall issue. Thanks to Hassett's misrepresentations to Subaru headquarters we have a car that doesn't run and can't afford a new one.

Filed Dec 20, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · MI

Driving on the freeway my car lost power i pulled off to the side and tried to restart it. As I have the ignition turned over for 30 to 40 seconds the starter sounded erratic and the oil temperature light was flashing. I sat there for about ten minutes and tried again and it did the same thing but it started. This power loss has happened twice. The erratic noise coming from the ignition, and the hesitation of starting is a regular ongoing issue along with the oil temperature light. Since the first stall at about 117000 miles on the odometer the car has been burning oil at a rate of a full quart about every 3000 miles. #2 Around 120000 miles my key wouldn't come out of the ignition. This happened first on a late night in a high crime area. I actually had to leave my keys in my ignition while going into a gas station to pay for fuel. Since then this happens every time I turn off my vehicle and put it into the park position. Usually I have to wait around ten minutes to be able to remove the keys. Both of these issues cause a great deal of anxiety on the freeway or having to leave the key in the ignition.

Filed Jul 14, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · UT · crash

The stall led to a collision, bent cam shaft and need for total engine repair.

Filed Jul 13, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · UT · crash

involved in a collision, possibly related to the stall issues mentioned in the collision. Reported to the insurance. They are pending repair on the matter due to recall and entire engine was required, which is more than the car is valued for.

Filed May 27, 2022 · Transmission · CA

Transmission failure while driving on highway caused it to suddenly stalled. On restarting engine, car kept jerking and stopping, became undrivable. Only 46,700 miles on the clock. No warning lights, no warning of any kind. Subaru issued 10 year extended warranty covering transmission on this car but should have recalled and replaced since failure is catastrophic and dangerous. I took my car to Subaru dealer and they found low transmission fluid. Instead of inspecting the seals, they blamed the problem on oil change by an independent garage, accusing them of erroneously drained out transmission fluid before the car broke down.

Filed Nov 2, 2020 · Electrical · 121,000 miles · SC

On two occasions while traveling over 70 MPH on I-26 outside of columbia, sc the vehicle's electric system appeared to malfunction and vehicle died immediately. The clock, fuel economy readings, and radio shut off. The vehicle stalled and had to be maneuvered to the shoulder of the interstate with no acceleration capability or power steering. The vehicle was capable of being restarted. On the first occasion, I restarted the vehicle and there were no faults, errors or anything noted so I continued to drive, assuming it was a one time event. The second time, the same problem happened and then a check engine light appeared. Following the second time, check engine illuminated, as well as the traction control light, and the cruise control image was blinking. Prior to all of these problems, I was having may issues engaging the cruise control and tried multiple button sequences to make cruise control work. I was able to get vehicle to autoparts store where code read p0021. To get safely home, the autoparts store recommended that I do a reset by disconnecting battery and turning off all electronics. This worked and I have driven since without the same event. This could easily have been fatal and must be investigated.

Filed Sep 14, 2020 · Engine, Suspension · 49,900 miles · GA

Tvehicle bounces even when going over smooth roads. Engine seem try to stall while idled in drive mode. Rough starting of vehicle makes noises until warms. Vehicle has less than 55,000 miles

Filed Jul 22, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 98,000 miles · HI

Slow starting when turning over from stop/park/cold/hot. Excessive oil use after each 3,000 miles. No light warning for low oil displays. Engine bogs or almost stalls when giving gas. Usually when air conditioning is running. This started to occur after I had the valve spring recall taken care of. And all ignition coils replaced. The ignition coils caused excessive stalling downhill to uphill at various speeds yet usually occurred when applying gas from slow to mid-speed when applying gas. My thought were it was due to the recall but evidently had not relation. As per subaru dealer on maui. Rear wheel bearing repeatedly replace. 3 times in one 1 and a half years. Start with with winding noise then gets worse very quickly. Within 1 to 2 months. Felt /feels very unsafe. Driving at slower speed okay at the range of 45-60 MPH noise is very predominate. Thus requiring to drive at slower speeds than required, I bought this car used. In the course of less than 2 years I have had all these issues. All these issues where in the course of between 2018 and 2020.

Filed Aug 12, 2019 · Engine · 93,000 miles · IL

My subaru dealer completed 2 recall items on 7/24/2019 - 8/1/2019 on my 2013 subaru crosstrek.the engine valve springs and break light switch. After work was completed, on 8/1/2019 I had my bumper replaced from a rear-end accident I experienced on 7/16 (possible break light switch malfunction-- it was the third time I have been rear-ended in this car since purchase). 8/7/2019 I picked up my car from the autobody shop and drove 2 mi. Home and parked with no issue. 8/8/2019 I drove 35 mi. One way to work without incident... **returning home, I drove roughly 25-miles at highway speeds of 45-70mph, and 5-miles in light, stop-and-go traffic. 30-miles into my trip at around 5-15mph my car began to shake and vibrate, I continued to drive, traveling slowly, trying to discern if the shaking was coming from my car or from one of my tires. All of a sudden all of my error lights illuminated on my dashboard and my engine lost power and stalled out in the middle of the highway (the lights and stereo were still on). With no other options, I turned off the ignition and was able to restart the engine so I could pull off to the side of the highway. Upon driving, my car continued to shudder and very little power to accelerate. It stalled again with 30 sec. Of driving. I was alone and scared and didn't want to sit on the highway, so I restarted my engine and drove the shoulder to try to reach the dealership (.5 mi. Away) my car continued to shake, have no power and stalled another three times as drove to reach it. The dealership did a diagnostic blamed the "engine stall-out" I experienced on my bumper replacement, and gave me an estimate of $889.00 to fix, which is [xxx]! This engine stall from the recall repair put me in extreme danger, I was alone and terrified when it happened on the highway, and now I am being ripped off by the company in charge of fixing it. Its not right. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).