What is wrong with the 2013 Scion FR-S?
Clutch Release Bearing Failure: Many 2013 FR-S owners are all too familiar with this problem, especially in cold weather. Symptoms include gears grinding when the clutch is depressed, the clutch sitting a little too high, and hard shifting.
How long will a Scion FR-S engine last?
These engines can easily make it past 300k miles with proper maintenance. Maintenance is key!! If you take care of your car it will take care of you. I drive this piss out of my car and I have had 0 issues in the last 3 years or so.
How reliable is a Scion FR-S?
The 2013 Scion FR-S has a reliability score of two out of five from J.D. Power. That’s the lowest score possible across the auto industry.
What is a Scion FR-S?
The Scion FR-S is a rear-wheel-drive sports car that was first introduced for the 2013 model year. The FR-S is a joint production of Toyota and Subaru, the latter selling the similar Subaru BRZ. Both models are powered by Subaru’s four-cylinder boxer engine and offer manual and automatic transmission pairings.
Does Scion FR-S burn oil?
All engines burn oil, just different rates at different mileages. As others have stated, probably just break in loss. Keep tabs on it and remember that dipsticks and oil bottles aren’t calibrated. Yes, they do actually…
Are there any recalls on 2013 Scion FR-S?
Valve spring recall was done at a Toyota dealership. Several hundreds miles later, while driving, the engine light comes on and making knocking noise. Brought to Toyota and they said it was engine failure. This dealer did not even open the engine to verify.
Are there any recalls on 2013 Scion Crosstrek?
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Why is my Scion FR-S engine not working?
The contact was informed that engine debris from the crankshaft was found in the oil pan. The contact stated that months prior to failure, he took his vehicle into the same dealer to have the vehicle repaired under a manufacturer’s recall for the engine spring valves.
What went wrong with Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ?
The NHTSA is investigating claims that some Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ repairs being done by dealers are causing the 2.0-liter Boxer engine to stall and engine knocking is also a problem after the recall fix is done. There are no reports yet about Impreza, or Crosstrek having recall fix issues. Subaru reports only one post-recall fix.
Valve spring recall was done at a Toyota dealership. Several hundreds miles later, while driving, the engine light comes on and making knocking noise. Brought to Toyota and they said it was engine failure. This dealer did not even open the engine to verify.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The contact was informed that engine debris from the crankshaft was found in the oil pan. The contact stated that months prior to failure, he took his vehicle into the same dealer to have the vehicle repaired under a manufacturer’s recall for the engine spring valves.
The NHTSA is investigating claims that some Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ repairs being done by dealers are causing the 2.0-liter Boxer engine to stall and engine knocking is also a problem after the recall fix is done. There are no reports yet about Impreza, or Crosstrek having recall fix issues. Subaru reports only one post-recall fix.