Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Scion FR-S
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Scion FR-S has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 179 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V772000 Engine Valve Spring Failure may cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V075000 Key may be Removed when not in Park/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V123000 Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V255000 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 141 complaints
- Power Train 21 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Steering 7 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 5 complaints
Of the 179 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 179 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Scion FR-S has an average reliability owing to significant engine-related issues, represented by 141 complaints and a recall due to engine valve springs. Additional concerns include power train problems, indicated by 21 complaints. Despite these issues, the vehicle has only four recall campaigns, suggesting that other aspects are relatively stable. Overall, limited data on other components suggests mixed reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Unknown | $1,500–$4,500 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Tire rotation and balance
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant flush
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking noises
- Transmission slipping or jerking
- Check engine light
- Difficulty starting engine
- Unusual vibrations while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Scion FR-S at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.