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Major Problems with Scion FR-S - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Scion FR-S model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2013, for instance, is the worst year for the FR-S. Older FR-S vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Scion FR-S problems by years

Worst Scion FR-S Problems

AIR BAGS
2013 Scion FR-S June 15, 2017 Victims: 1 Mileage: 33000 miles

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 scion fr-s. while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. during the crash, the vehicle sustained severe damage to the front end; however, the air bag deflated with a four inch hole after deploying. the driver sustained facial and chest injuries, a fractured sternum, and a lumbar spine. medical attention was received. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed. the manufacturer was notified, but the local dealer was not. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 33,000. *tt *tr

POWER TRAIN
2013 Scion FR-S August 8, 2012 Mileage: 4494 miles

My new car has been in and out of the shop for the past month (4 times). the check engine light keeps coming on and the dealer does not know how to fix it. the car does not also seem to be able to hold an idle speed. when my foot has the clutch completely depressed and my other foot on the brake, the engine idle just goes from 500 to 1000 and back down to 500 and the car shudders and almost stalls. there seems to be other scion owners of this new car that are having the exact ...

STEERING
2015 Scion FR-S September 17, 2015

Continued...it is ridiculous of this [email protected] to ignore complaints of such unsafe cars as this small little car that they use that i saw today with the nypd 101 or nypd 105 there that has regular lights on the top of the car and can be used for regular police work almost as stupid as the nypd hwy unit car there with no lights on the top of the vehicle there that could be used for chases also. i mean how many times is the nypd going to be questioned or reported for having unsafe vehicles plus they ignore me ...

What is the most common problem with Scion FR-S?

Overall the worst problem with Scion FR-S relates to ENGINE problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific FR-S years that are prone to issues with these components.

ENGINE 94 POWER TRAIN 19 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6 STEERING 6 AIR BAGS 4 WHEELS 3 SERVICE BRAKES 3 BODY 2 SUSPENSION 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 SEAT BELTS 2 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1 MECHANICAL 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 TIRES 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about Scion FR-S common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.