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2013 Scion Fr-s reliability record

NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2013 Scion Fr-s from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.

NHTSA source snapshot · 2026Consumer reports are not verified defects Official source
NHTSA complaints
210
Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
Top problem area
ENGINE
141 complaints
Recalls on record
4
see below
Reported harm
3 reported crashes · 1 injury · 3 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.

Complaint rank

#2,465

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Scion median

+26

median 184 across 10 Scion records

Vs 2011-2015

-85

median 295 complaints in 627 records

Top component share

67%

Engine: 141 complaints

What owners report fails — 2013 Scion Fr-s

  • ENGINE 141
  • POWER TRAIN 21
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8
  • STEERING 7

4 recalls on record for the 2013 Scion Fr-s

  • NHTSA 18V772000 · 2018 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 16V075000 · 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION If the key can be removed from the ignition when the transmission is not in the "Park" position, the vehicle could roll
  • NHTSA 13V123000 · 2013 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tir
  • NHTSA 12V255000 · 2012 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MAN IF A USER READS AND FOLLOWS INACCURATE OWNER’S MANUAL INFORMATION, THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO A F
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Scion Fr-s units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Scion Fr-s reliable?

NHTSA has 210 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Scion Fr-s and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (141 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Scion Fr-s units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Scion Fr-s?

Owners most often report problems with: engine (141), power train (21), fuel/propulsion system (8), unknown or other (8). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2013 Scion Fr-s?

This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2013 Scion Fr-s. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.

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