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Scion FR-S repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (1%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (37%)
Other (1%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 146 repairs.
Scion FR-S electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 10 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 2dr Coupe
200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 37280 mi C $170 |
Battery needed to be replaced |
| 44000 mi US $100 |
Battery Issues, trouble starting car for several weeks, eventually the engine would now long start. Had to buy a new battery. |
| 12000 mi | headlight went out |
2013 Scion FR-S 2dr Coupe
200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD
| 25000 mi US $110 |
Battery died unexpectedly and had to be replaced |
| 9000 mi | Frameless windows get stuck when temps fall below freezing. Cannot move window up or down (and had to drive with window cracked). After thawing, reset window switch and worked fine. |
| 66000 mi US $470 |
Battery failed to charge and was replaced |
| 6200 mi | Drivers window wouldn't seal when door closed |
| 1000 mi | The electric illumenscent dash panel on the 10 series edition FR-S wasn't lighting up. The dealership replaced the ECU but the problem persists. This is covered under warranty and purely cosmetic. Update: The FR-S dash panel turned out to be operator-error. It only works if the car light is on. |
| 13000 mi | Needed new window switches in response to a TSB Needed new window seals for same reason. |
| 4000 mi | Left rear tail light replaced under warranty. Moisture build-up was reported problem. |
| 19000 mi | Window electronics fail and window will only roll down, will not auto roll up when shutting door. Leaves window open at all times. |
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