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JF1ZNAA12D1••••••2013 Scion FR-S
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2013 Scion FR-S build (11 vs 6).
11on this build
160on the model
26builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 8Fuel/propulsion System 2Power Train 2Seat Belts 1
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireFeb 2019
I took my car in for j02 engine valve spring safety recall on jan 29th, 2019 at a toyota dealership. Took them a couple days, but when they finished, they said the car was good as new and I could drive it normally. 2 weeks of daily commute to work with no issues, then on feb 17,…
Power TrainMar 2020
Electronic power steering makes a rattling noise which with time I believe it's going to lock up while driving
Seat BeltsApr 2013
The contact owns a 2013 scion fr-s. The contact stated the front drivers side seat belt cannot be adjusted and it was rubbing across his neck. The manufacturer stated that was how the vehicle was designed. The contact stated he was six feet tall and that affected anyone six feet…
Fuel/propulsion SystemApr 2013
I am filing a complaint before problems persist and make things worse. My brand new scion frs, what I was reassured by my dealer was reliable dependable make and model. Given the trust he had gained prior to the sale I believed every word he said down to his over market asking…
EngineJul 2020
So I'll just to get straight to the point. I have a 2013 scion fr-s that literally this past monday I took in for the recall because it was required for me to get my registration. The day I took it in was july 26 2020 with 99630 miles. I received it yesterday at 5pm from the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JF1ZNAA12D1727412 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.