Scion FR-S
2013 only
2013 Scion FR-S have 207 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically surfacing around 77,800 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Scion FR-S report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 2013 only
Median onset: 77,800 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 57,000 miles.
Median onset: 45,000 miles.
Typical repair: $1,070–$1,980 nationally.
Median onset: 33,000 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 17,900 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 57,000 miles.
Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 29,300 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 49,800 miles.
Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2013 model year. See the full Scion FR-S report for every year and full specs/safety data.