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2013 Scion FR-S repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (1%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (38%)

Other (0%)

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2013 Scion FR-S body repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

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$100 - $499 (4%)

< $100 (96%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Scion FR-S

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15000 mi 15,000 miles service and to replace right rear light due to condensation. 

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2013 Scion FR-S 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

4300 mi rattles in dash, near outside mirror control switch and from rt door speaker enclosure 
12000 mi condensation in the rear light assembly 
13000 mi Condensation in the right rear tail light. 
19000 mi Tail light condensation 
19700 mi Drivers side door seal was not flush with the window, allowing water to leak inside. 
6000 mi squeaking window fixed, but still occurring 
17000 mi window still squeaking 
8 mi I properly placed a tie-down hook cover that was improperly placed by new car preparation mechanic 

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2013 Scion FR-S 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD

13000 mi Steering wheel was peeling. Replaced on goodwill of dealer. 
22000 mi And many rattles. 
11780 mi Driver's side window rubber deformed causing wind noise at highway speed. 
19000 mi Taillight Condensation in both taillights 
25000 mi Door gasket / window gasket leaking 
19000 mi Condensation in tail lights 
23000 mi replaced leaky tail light 
35000 mi Tail light lens fogged. Lense replaced 
24000 mi Condensation in taillights 
8060 mi The driver window squeaks when opening and closing and the weather stripping around it is getting chewed up. 
9000 mi Paint blemish from the factory 
14400 mi Left rear tail-light assembly had condensation inside of it and was replace under warranty. 
7300 mi Right tail light had water condensation. Dealer replaced tail light assembly under warranty. 
2900 mi Leaky rear tail light, passenger side. 
2000 mi Leaky rear tail light, passenger side. 
5000 mi Right side taillight leaking again!!! 
4300 mi Creaking from rear package shelf of car. Subaru TSB 12-140-12 describes the problem perfectly; gave a copy of the TSB to mechanic who performed repair as described and problem resolved. 
6300 mi Condensation and water inside tail light assembly. Repair order says replaced 1 light and corrected body sealer and sheet metal mounting holes; also added gasket to non-leaked side taillight assembly. Creaking from rear package tray. Previously repaired; issue came back a week after previous repair. Added "packing" between welded panels (described as pieces of felt) after dealer consulting Toyota. 
9000 mi More creaking rear tray - dealer "could not duplicate" so no repair done. I'm going to use forum suggested fixes and attempt myself. 
10000 mi

US $5
Creaking rear package tray. Sprayed silicon into welds from the trunk, based on advice on web forums. Appears to be working but will see once temperatures rise. 
14200 mi Condensation in tail light (same one that was previously replaced. Repair done improperly; dried out tail light and replaced gasket. Drop down back seat was rattling against the hinges. Mechanic claims I did not slam the seat closed hard enough. We will see if the problem is fixed. 
14600 mi Replacing gasket insufficient. Replaced tail lamp housing to fix condensation problem. 
8000 mi Moisture build-up in right tail light. Dealer changed packing and dried. Is fine now. 
8400 mi Tail light condensation. Dealers used to just replace the tail light, which often started to leak again. A new TSB was released on 1/16/2013 to not just replace the tail light, but also to flatten out the body panel, which is the root cause. 
15000 mi The driver side rubber trim around the window started to get pinched in by the window. It started to get deformed and pinched in more and more. The rubber piece was replaced. 
22100 mi Windows squeak very loudly when closing while wet 
9200 mi Driver side tail light had condensation inside 
8800 mi Rear lights replaced per TSB after moisture detected inside sealed units. 
13000 mi Rattle in dash. Dealer reported loose steering column carriage bolts. Not fixed. Update: later went away on its own. 
30000 mi

US $230
Rt door seal folding on itself 
2000 mi Tail light condensation 
9000 mi water and condensation rear lens l & r 
29700 mi Leaking taillights, fixed once already, leaking again. No action taken. 
16000 mi Driver's side weather stripping got warped, had it replaced under warranty. 
10000 mi Rattle in back parcel shelf. Toyota TSB for this issue didn't work. Took five days to come up with an original plan that involves plastic tape! 

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