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#BS-2013-SCIFRS-7787

2013 Scion Fr S

Based on reports from 209 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
209
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Recalls
4
TSBs
166
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 209 complaints, 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 5.0x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

engine failure

4 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

gears grind when clutch is depressed

3 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX
3

clutch release bearing failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

145 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 67K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

30
0–30K
43
30–60K
52
60–90K
37
90–120K
11
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (52 reports) • Median: 67K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (145 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Engine145 (69%)
Drivetrain21 (10%)
Fuel System9 (4%)
Other8 (4%)
Steering7 (3%)
Wheels & Tires4 (2%)
Airbags3 (1%)
Brakes2 (1%)

2013 Scion Fr S: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 69% of all reports filed for the 2013 Scion Fr S, with 145 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 67,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 67K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2013 Scion Fr S, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2013 Scion Fr S, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2013 Scion Fr S, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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12
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7
15
6
16
4
17
14
18
93
19
28
20
17
21
9
22
8
23
2
24
4
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Scion Fr S. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

12V255000Jul 2012

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 SCION FR-S VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 22, 2012, THROUGH MAY 14, 2012. THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS AN INACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL, DESCRIBING THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, REQUIRE CLARIFICATION. AS SUCH, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 208, “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.”

13V123000May 2013

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

16V075000Mar 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles manufactured March 13, 2012, to January 14, 2016 and equipped an automatic transmission and ignition key. Vehicles with a push-to-start button are not affected. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible to remove the ignition key without the transmission being in the "Park" position. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

18V772000Dec 2018

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Scion Fr S according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2013 Scion Fr S vs. Class Average (Minicompact Cars)

This vehicle

209

Class avg

42

5.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical minicompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 209 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Scion Fr S Model Years

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2013 Scion Fr S: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Scion Fr S?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Scion Fr S is related to the engine, with 145 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Scion Fr S reliable?
The 2013 Scion Fr S has 209 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 5.0x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Scion Fr S problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Scion Fr S have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Scion Fr S has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Scion Fr S problems start?
Based on 175 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 67,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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