subaru brz 2013 Complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

this 2013 subaru brz with the standard radio and only radio offered is this am/fm/hd/sat/ipod/iphone/text/cd/nav touchscreen only access to controls radio. this radio is slow to respond when using ipod/iphone,slow to recognize touch inputs, sometimes ignores input. buttons on touchscreen too small. this car desperately needs steering wheel controls for this unsafe radio! i know they will be offering this in the next model year but that leaves about 100000 of these unsafe brzs on the road with distracted driving issues. i already had to lockup the brakes to avoid hitting a car in front of me! this radio cause driver to lose eye contact with the road far too long for comfort! i will not let my 18yr old drive this car, its an accident waiting to happen! i feel subaru needs a recall to retrofit the steering wheels controls or ban usa sales and force subaru to buy back these unsafe sold brz. when your driving this car you got the manual trans going on plus your avg coffee drinker and add in this deadly radio setup and your just asking for an accident! this car is targeted at young buyers with their ipods/iphones and talking and texting as they cruise the streets. this car is the only car that subaru sells without the steering wheel controls. why? please force subaru to replace the no control steering wheel for one with controls. a concerned parent.

Reported in: BRISTOL CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

chirping/squeaking sound possibly from the engine's high pressure fuel pump noise occurs upon de-acceleration at 28mph w/ car in neutral see subaru tsb 2013my brz no. 09-54-12r dated 10/03/12.

Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JF1ZCAC11D1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

chirping/squeaking sound possibly from the engine's high pressure fuel pump noise occurs upon de-acceleration at 28mph w/ car in neutral see subaru tsb 2013my brz no. 09-54-12r dated 10/03/12.

Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JF1ZCAC11D1

ENGINE

i am concerned that this may occur on my car as well. check engine light came on and the dealer diagnosed it as a misfire in one of the cylinder. direct injector went bad causing detonation. this is now becoming a common problem with this vehicle. yet, the manufacture refuse to acknowledge this issue. the root cause i believe is a improper ecu tune. south africa toyota issued a tsb. please see link http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1055748&postcount=5.

Reported in: WALNUT CREEK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JF1ZCAC13D1

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

the radio head unit touchscreen is fairly unresponsive to the touch and buttons are too small. forces driver to spend more time looking at unit while driving than a responsive touch screen with larger buttons. several times i was frustrated when screen would not respond to the touch or when the "sound" button was activated/pressed instead of the "up" station/arrow button. the two buttons are way too close. system needs a software update. also, voiced gps directions provided will not return once a phone call is received or placed. only the mapped directions are activated and causes distraction when screen must be viewed instead of directions being heard.

Reported in: CHERRY HILL NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JF1ZCAC10D2

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

the radio head unit touchscreen is fairly unresponsive to the touch and buttons are too small. forces driver to spend more time looking at unit while driving than a responsive touch screen with larger buttons. several times i was frustrated when screen would not respond to the touch or when the "sound" button was activated/pressed instead of the "up" station/arrow button. the two buttons are way too close. system needs a software update. also, voiced gps directions provided will not return once a phone call is received or placed. only the mapped directions are activated and causes distraction when screen must be viewed instead of directions being heard.

Reported in: CHERRY HILL NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JF1ZCAC10D2

STRUCTURE

gaskets around driver side windows (including stationary triangular panes) as well as passenger side windows do not create a good seal and allow moisture to enter from outside from things such as rain or regular hand washing.

Reported in: CHERRY HILL NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JF1ZCAC10D2

VISIBILITY

gaskets around driver side windows (including stationary triangular panes) as well as passenger side windows do not create a good seal and allow moisture to enter from outside from things such as rain or regular hand washing.

Reported in: CHERRY HILL NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JF1ZCAC10D2

SEATS

the head restraint is excrutiatingly uncomfortable. the angle is digging into the back of my head, and there is no way to adjust it. i now get neck pain just sitting in my car. i understand that new regulations require this, but it trades slight safety benefit in the relatively unlikely case of an accident with almost guaranteed neck/spine damage on a daily basis. it is horrible and causing me pain, and i will now have to trade the car in for an older model vehicle that doesn't have the forward-jutting head restraints. please fix this regulation!!!

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

arguably systemic electrical problem battery went dead -re charged and then ultimately replaced by dealer switch for passenger window only works intermittently. was replaced and continues to non function car will not start on occasion although lights, radio etc will go on no response when ignition button pushed.

Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JF1ZCAC11D1

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

this vehicle makes a "chirping" from the fuel system that which subaru of america claims yields no danger or effect to the vehicle. from my observation with the subaru brz it makes sounds such as the engine is cutting out and starting back immediately, also died on the road while sitting in neutral at a light. this vehicle is still under warranty, and subaru of america will not honor their warranty with the repairs needed/requested.

Reported in: GLENDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JF1ZCAC15D1

VISIBILITY/WIPER

the homelink rear view mirror mount failed and the mirror fell onto the center console, hitting the center air vents and damaging the moulding, also hitting the shift knob and interfering with shift manuevers. this also happened to me again one year later on july 18, 2014.

Reported in: OKALHOMA CITY OK || Crash: N || VIN #: JF1ZCAC14D1

VISIBILITY/WIPER

the homelink mirrors in these cars have been a very big issue. i have been in for at least three repairs within the last year. the first night i took my car home, the rear-view mirror fell off and hit the dash of the car. this could have distracted someone and made them run off the road. they repaired it as soon as possible, but they have never been able to completely take the vibrations away. you can't see anything when looking in the rear-view mirror, because it shakes so much. there are forums full of people online with the same complaint. subaru did change the backplate design recently, but it doesn't seem to have fixed the issue. i've noticed that it's worse when it's hot outside. the mirror seems to loosen. it has not fallen again, but i think it's just a matter of time.

Reported in: TAHLEQUAH OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

the homelink mirrors in these cars have been a very big issue. i have been in for at least three repairs within the last year. the first night i took my car home, the rear-view mirror fell off and hit the dash of the car. this could have distracted someone and made them run off the road. they repaired it as soon as possible, but they have never been able to completely take the vibrations away. you can't see anything when looking in the rear-view mirror, because it shakes so much. there are forums full of people online with the same complaint. subaru did change the backplate design recently, but it doesn't seem to have fixed the issue. i've noticed that it's worse when it's hot outside. the mirror seems to loosen. it has not fallen again, but i think it's just a matter of time.

Reported in: TAHLEQUAH OK || Crash: N || VIN #: