2013 Subaru Crosstrek Electrical Problems

Your car caught fire while parked, with the fire starting in the rear driver's side of the trunk area. Electrical wiring melted through the interior panels, hot plastic dripped onto items in the trunk, and soot covered the entire interior and windows. The trunk became too hot to open, though the fire remained contained inside the vehicle with no external damage visible.

Your brakes failed while driving at 20 mph — you pumped the pedal multiple times but the car wouldn't stop, though it eventually came to a complete stop after several attempts. After brake pads were replaced at one dealer, all your warning lights came on while driving, but the cause couldn't be determined at a second dealer. The issue may be related to electrical or engine cooling problems identified in Subaru recalls, though parts weren't available to complete the repairs.

Your passenger door's electrical system caught fire while driving, with flames visible inside the door panel within minutes of detecting smoke. The fire appeared to be caused by an electrical short circuit that didn't trigger any fuses. After cutting the positive power wires to stop the fire, the vehicle restarted without smoking, but the repair costs exceeded your insurance estimate. This type of electrical fire could have caused serious injury to a passenger.

Your fuel gauge stops showing the correct fuel level after you refuel, even when the tank is only 3/4 full. The dealer replaced the fuel sending unit, but the problem continued. This issue has caused fuel to leak and spill when you're adding gas to your vehicle.

ECO-WIRING MADE OF MATERIALS THAT ATTRACT ANIMALS. A RODENT CHEWED THROUGH MY WIRING HARNESS. $800 WORTH OF DAMAGE THAT COULD BE PREVENTED. CAR IS INOPERABLE.