First Batch V.S. Second Batch of 2013's

[solidONE]

1/13 FRS

1. Taillight seal

2. Leaking valve chain cover gasket

3. Crickets (pump replaced 2x)

4. ECU reflash (addressed the issue with OFT before TSB was released)

5. more camber on the RHS by about .5* front and rear

6. Squeaky windows (didn't realise that was a warrany-able issue)

[Sigh-on-Rice]

Picked up in June 2012.

1) Rear deck popping noise.

2) Famous fuel pump cricket.

3) Deformed window seal.

4) Squeaking noise inside of the bell housing when depressing clutch pedal.

5) Tail light condensation.

[wbradley]

Originally Posted by FirestormFRS

I bought mine in May of 2012. First batch off the boat and have had the taillights replaced under warranty. That's it. Nothing else. Notta. No problems. No breakdowns. Nothing to report..

Same here.

[The Slow One]

Bought mine in May 2012 also. Replaced taillights once.. been tracking since 40 miles on the odometer. I was supercharged for 11k miles and about to go Turbo. I have 43k miles on my car.

[gravitylover]

12/12 build date, I bought it 11/1/14 with 14,5 on the clock. Since I got it I've had the window seals replaced, the tail lights replaced and the fuel pump replaced too. I think they reflashed it when the did the pump. Now I don't have the wind noise from the twisted moldings but they squeak. The tails are holding their own and NO MORE CRICKETS I didn't ask for the pump to be done, I had brought it in for the squeaky, crunchy clutch pedal but they "couldn't replicate the issue" so they found the open tsb and did the work for me

[N1rve]

Mine was 6 or 7/13 build date. Picked it off the lot with 17 miles... on Dec 1 2013.

7k - Rear Deck Started Popping - Fixed by myself with WD40
11.5k - Rocker Arm, engine rebuilt
12k - 10 Series knob deformed -- Switched to stock knob and trying to get warranty replacement (Stop Sale Currently)
13k - Driver Seatbelt Squeak - Fixed by myself with WD40

Those were the only problems with the car...the major one being 11.5k.

Car currently sits at 18k miles.

[Dadhawk]

Manufactured Date 03/2012 VIN xxx0272, picked up 05/12. 66,000+ miles.

I have one taillight with intermittent condensation (driver's side) that started at around 59,000 miles. Pretty sure I just need to pull off the gasket and clean it, just haven't taken the time yet. It typically dries out in a couple of days.

Also had the fuel pump replaced, but not because of crickets. I did it at 59,000 miles before the warranty ran out just to zero out the fuel pump.

Other than that, no issues. I would buy another low serial number one tomorrow if I had the need to replace this one.

[P@ul]

2013 FRS, 49k Miles. OFT Tune at 36k Miles.
Build Date: 2/2013 - ECU ZA1JA01C

Warranty Work
1) Driver Side Window Seal - The seal at the top of the door started to catch and drag on the window, which leaked air. This took a while to get replaced; I think the dealer forgot to order the small side window seal so there was a delay.
2) Driver Side Vanity Mirror - Super random! The hinge corner cracked one day; quick replacement by the dealer.
3) Steering Wheel peeling - This took forever to get fixed, I think a month? Dealer wanted regional / corporate approval or some crap, I guess debating if it was wear and tear or defective. They ended up replacing the wheel with a revised part with a material change, less pleathory more hard plasticky. I don't like it, and missed my Miata's Nardi, so I bought a TRD wheel.

Typical Issues
I have the crickets.
My window seals squeak when wet, and has this funny streak pattern on the driver's side.
The driver's side window switch rattles when the bass hits.
I have replaced one windshield. I have a Safelite one now, seems okay.

Atypical Stuff
Tail lights have been fine. Coil packs are fine, and no DI seal issues so far. I think I will have them checked out as a precaution before my warranty ends. Cheap insurance versus a new engine.

Looking back, I guess whoever assembled the driver's side of my car was hung over.

[marky]

First batch 32k miles rod knock. Dealer/toyota said "we want 10K$ this is not a factory defect due to lack of lubricant " no CEL no codes happen to others also on here..

[ThisIsChrisKim]

I have a late 2013 production (May 2013), and I've had only minor issues.

-Reflashed ECU for idling issues
-Rear view mirror base stripped and rattled (replaced and no rattles)
-Crickets (replaced once in August 2014--better but not gone)

No tail light condensation.

[pantdino]

Originally Posted by marky

First batch 32k miles rod knock. Dealer/toyota said "we want 10K$ this is not a factory defect due to lack of lubricant " no CEL no codes happen to others also on here..

How often had you changed the oil?

[Coheed]

Mine is a 4/13 production. 13k miles. I have a strange suspension pop/clunk intermittently when pulling into my driveway. I have crickets. I have a new dashboard from the center lifting up over the vents, and the new one is doing the same. I have tail light condensation very intermittently. I've only noticed it 1-2 times. Seems like only when I wash the car. There are plenty of rattles. I have had the shifter replaced because of rattles. I had the rear view mirror assembly replaced because of a rattle. Both doors rattle pretty bad, so I keep the radio on. The driver's window squeaks really bad when wet and rolling up/down.

Overall, the car has shown to have a pretty decent size list of problems. Honestly though, it makes me like the car more for the imperfections. When the car was new off the lot it really felt like it had little personality... no real soul. But now as these little quirks reveal themselves the car seems to take on a personality. Strange how my brain works, I know.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Coheed

Mine is a 4/13 production. 13k miles. I have a strange suspension pop/clunk intermittently when pulling into my driveway.

Check your right-side sway bar bushing. Mine's baked from the overpipe and in need of replacement.

I'm surprised more people haven't reported the issue.

[sprintertrueno86]

Originally Posted by Coheed

Mine is a 4/13 production. 13k miles. I have crickets. I have a new dashboard from the center lifting up over the vents, and the new one is doing the same.There are plenty of rattles.Both doors rattle pretty bad, so I keep the radio on. The driver's window squeaks really bad when wet and rolling up/down.

Overall, the car has shown to have a pretty decent size list of problems. Honestly though, it makes me like the car more for the imperfections. When the car was new off the lot it really felt like it had little personality... no real soul. But now as these little quirks reveal themselves the car seems to take on a personality. Strange how my brain works, I know.

Same here.

4/13 build date, 14k miles. Rattles everywhere. Maybe someone had a bad month at the factory?

Rattles
rear seat latch
trunk
passenger side seatbelt panel
driver seatbelt squeak
front dash near windshield
some control unit under dash
steering wheel or windshield stalk
navi rattling against the dash panel

I tried to fix most of these but this still come back occasionally depending on the temperature or road conditions.

Other than rattles, I also have crickets like everyone else, rubber dash on center a/c vent coming up and windows squeak when wet. I'm surprised that I don't have taillight condensation after parking outside through 2 New England winters.