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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%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 122 repairs.
2013 Subaru BRZ body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (4%)
< $100 (96%)
Chart based on 25 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
| 4100 mi | Popping noise coming from rear deck |
| 6700 mi | Popping lid from trunk area. |
| 50000 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. |
2013 Subaru BRZ 2dr Coupe
200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD
| 16000 mi | Passenger rear tail light condensation. Entire tail light assembly replaced. |
| 15280 mi | Left taillight changed due to condensation (r changed previously). |
| 17360 mi | Changed window track on passenger window to stop squeak when operating window |
| 14660 mi | Rust on driver's window pillar |
| 29000 mi | Left side weather strip replaced under warranty. Strip became misaligned over time. |
| 32000 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. |
| 17000 mi | Condensation in tail light, rearview mirror loose, front bumper not straight |
| 24000 mi | Window molding was sticky and twisted. Replaced under warranty. |
| 22300 mi | Right taillight clouded with dampness. Replaced taillight assembly. |
| 12000 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. |
| 16400 mi | Window frame squeaks in very cold temoeratures. Tech bulletin applied which resolved the issue. |
| 50840 mi C $110 |
Trim around windows gets stuck preventing window from closing. |
| 4000 mi | The is a buzzing sound in the dash at 65 mph. It is also noticeable at lower speeds on rougher roads. |
| 36000 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. |
| 45000 mi | The buzzing gas pedal problem returned. I took the pedal apart but was unable to fix it this time. |
| 14700 mi | Rear tail light condensation issue. |
| 16000 mi | Left rear tail light had condensation. Replaced under warranty. Mounting bracket for the mirror was replaced. |
| 10000 mi | Rear tail light condensation issue reappeared. |
| 28700 mi | Rear tail light condensation again. |
| 3000 mi | Condensation in left rear tail light |
| 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. | |
| 35340 mi | replaced side triangular window with black strip because of corrosion. |
| 4000 mi | Precipitation in rear tail lights - Replaced both |
| 10000 mi | 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. |
| 6000 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. |
| 7500 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. |
| 15000 mi | Mud guard was loose and flappy. Dealer saw that the connector is gone so they replaced it free of charge. |
| 29000 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. |
| 35700 mi | 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 |
| 7200 mi | Rattle from instrument binnacle, popping sounds from back shelf/trunk area. Water leak into rear tail light. |
| 8000 mi | rattle in instrument binnacle, rattle in driver's seat belt lock |
| 9000 mi | rattle in instrument binnacle rattle in driver's seat belt lock |
| 13000 mi | rearview mirror rattles |
| 16000 mi | Recurring rattle from back of car; diagnosed as defective third brake light; dealer discussing warranty extension by manufacturer Tail lights fog up |
| 17000 mi | center brake light rattling; replaced, rattle seems gone (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) |
| 10000 mi | Rear deck rattle TSB. Fixed under warranty at no charge to me. |
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