is anyone's frs competely free of the issues that seem to be popping up - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

#87 · 08-22-2012, 09:02 AM

I have number ~800

Engine chirp - normal

First gear thud - normal

Rear light condensation - will get fixed free less than a day of inconvenience

Rear noise - meh, someone will figure it out and ill fix it in my driveway. don't hear it with windows down or radio on anyway

Door panel rattle from stereo - probably due to weight/cost cutting, doubt they will fix this so I'll probably dynomat it in the future if i care enough

Only issues I have, still would buy the car knowing this

Turbowned · 08-22-2012, 09:13 AM

You guys with the rear deck noise, if it's all the same cause, there's a DIY fix in the "warranty/recall/issues" section of the forum. Might be worth checking out. I know that would drive me nuts!

JTM · 08-22-2012, 09:16 AM

No panel gaps
No condensation in tails
No cricket
No CEL
No stalling
No Rear deck pop
No A/C chirp

Trans/clutch clunk - occassionally, but I know what causes this and it isn't a problem.
Idle dips with the AC compressor - This is completely normal.

I have 1500 miles.

Texas BRZ · 08-22-2012, 09:17 AM

Am approaching 2k miles in my FR-S... I have most of the minor complaints stated already, but otherwise the car feels pretty solid.

If I had a choice to purchase this car all over again, I still would... Am pretty happy with this car, and I'm usually an individual who's really tough to be satisfied when it comes to cars, haha.

Craig · 08-22-2012, 09:48 AM

No issues here, the cricket's are only noticed with ethanol enriched fuels. Knock on wood!!!

Memphis · 08-22-2012, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carbonBLUE

my rpms only dip when the ac is on, other than that im completely free of problems

EDIT: i also drive pretty hard and have over 10k miles

DAYUMMM.

Memphis · 08-22-2012, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by #87

I have number ~800

Engine chirp - normal

First gear thud - normal

Rear light condensation - will get fixed free less than a day of inconvenience

Rear noise - meh, someone will figure it out and ill fix it in my driveway. don't hear it with windows down or radio on anyway

Door panel rattle from stereo - probably due to weight/cost cutting, doubt they will fix this so I'll probably dynomat it in the future if i care enough

Only issues I have, still would buy the car knowing this

Door panel rattle from speaker is the only one I can think of. Only happens when I turn it to loud though. Like around 25.

jadewbj · 08-22-2012, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatoni

coming to a forum to assess quality control is not a good idea. nobody starts a post to say "hey, nothing wrong with my car"

Exactly, that is also why it is tough to trust reviews of products online. Everyone is quick to complain when something happens but nobody is in a rush to say works as advertised.

I would say there is about 25 people on here with Issues, even minor ones. If you figure there are probably 6,000 sold so that is only .0041 percent of issues. Not glaring by any means.

Even if you say there was 100 people with problems it is only .016 percent.

russv · 08-22-2012, 10:47 AM

No problems at all!

pyro530 · 08-22-2012, 10:58 AM

Both the chirping and the clutch clunk are not issues IMO. They are characters quirks that I in no way mind, unless they get worse, because everything else about the car is so great. My shifter does rattle from time to time, but I actually like the sound.

The only actual issues I have are the passenger window auto down and the stereo that like to pop and crackle. 25xx miles.

JSK · 08-22-2012, 11:55 AM

I'm sitting at about 2300kms right now and I don't have many issues. I have the idle dip but I remember people saying that it was a gas saving feature

... but if not let me know. Also, i have the 1st gear clunk but only on cold starts. Once the car warms up it is all good.

Aside from that my only complaint is a slightly loose passenger door panel that rattles from the stereo. Even at less than half volume, but that is what the warranty is for

dgtlmn · 08-22-2012, 12:50 PM

None yet. Have almost 360miles on the car. Just filled up for the first time since I bought it. 91 + ethanol, we'll see if the chirp or anything else comes up.

Sigh-on-Rice · 08-22-2012, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbowned

You guys with the rear deck noise, if it's all the same cause, there's a DIY fix in the "warranty/recall/issues" section of the forum. Might be worth checking out. I know that would drive me nuts!

Yes, people should check them out.

Rattling/buzzing noise
Popping/ticking noise
Rattling noise

CharlieChaos · 08-22-2012, 01:52 PM

I have had 0 issues with mine over 1200 miles on it.

One customer of mine had the condensation and the other 2 have had 0 issues as well.

08-22-2012, 09:17 AM	#32
Texas BRZ Sports Car = Anti-Drug Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2014 Honda CBR600RR Location: Plano Posts: 917 Thanks: 371 Thanked 307 Times in 193 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Am approaching 2k miles in my FR-S... I have most of the minor complaints stated already, but otherwise the car feels pretty solid. If I had a choice to purchase this car all over again, I still would... Am pretty happy with this car, and I'm usually an individual who's really tough to be satisfied when it comes to cars, haha. __________________ "Did you know that this car comes with 300 horsepower in its stock form? 200 from the engine, 50 in its chassis, and the final 50 within the driver who can make the most of it." Texas BRZ

08-22-2012, 10:47 AM	#37
russv First 86 Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Argento Automatic Location: Northern California Posts: 1,127 Thanks: 1,069 Thanked 544 Times in 232 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	No problems at all! __________________ Life is short...NO BORING CARS

08-22-2012, 10:58 AM	#38
pyro530 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S 6MT Location: Chico, CA Posts: 303 Thanks: 175 Thanked 102 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Both the chirping and the clutch clunk are not issues IMO. They are characters quirks that I in no way mind, unless they get worse, because everything else about the car is so great. My shifter does rattle from time to time, but I actually like the sound. The only actual issues I have are the passenger window auto down and the stereo that like to pop and crackle. 25xx miles. __________________ Current: FR-S Ultramarine 6MT - Took delivery 05/30/2012 - Now for sale here 1995 M3 Coupe MT - the "Bavarian Bumblebee" Past: 1994 Integra - Sold \| 2005 Dodge SRT-4 - Totaled by Hail \| 1997 Acura 2.2 CL slowmobile - Sold \| 1991 BMW E30 - Sold \| 1991 Acura Integra GS - Wrecked \| 1971 Chevy C-10 shortbed stepside - Sold \| 1973 Camaro Z-28 Clone - Stolen

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08-22-2012, 09:02 AM	#29
#87 I usually post drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 1,487 Thanks: 15 Thanked 490 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have number ~800 Engine chirp - normal First gear thud - normal Rear light condensation - will get fixed free less than a day of inconvenience Rear noise - meh, someone will figure it out and ill fix it in my driveway. don't hear it with windows down or radio on anyway Door panel rattle from stereo - probably due to weight/cost cutting, doubt they will fix this so I'll probably dynomat it in the future if i care enough Only issues I have, still would buy the car knowing this

08-22-2012, 09:48 AM	#33
Craig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Asphalt FRS Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 338 Thanks: 242 Thanked 191 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No issues here, the cricket's are only noticed with ethanol enriched fuels. Knock on wood!!!

08-22-2012, 12:50 PM	#40
dgtlmn Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Asphalt A/T Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	None yet. Have almost 360miles on the car. Just filled up for the first time since I bought it. 91 + ethanol, we'll see if the chirp or anything else comes up.

08-22-2012, 01:52 PM	#42
CharlieChaos Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Rhode Island Posts: 318 Thanks: 28 Thanked 97 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have had 0 issues with mine over 1200 miles on it. One customer of mine had the condensation and the other 2 have had 0 issues as well.

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