Scion FRS / BRZ Issue Compilation and Questionnaire

[FR-S Matt]

Originally Posted by roddy

^ Agreed. I would buy one again in a heartbeat. The crickets do drive me nuts though.

Once there is a new part # on the fuel pump, you will see tons of owners flocking to the dealerships for replacement. I'll be one of them.

[roddy]

Originally Posted by FR-S Matt

Once there is a new part # on the fuel pump, you will see tons of owners flocking to the dealerships for replacement. I'll be one of them.

Yeah, me too. Annoying as it is, it's nowhere near enough to make me regret getting one of these cars. Not even close.

[FR-S Matt]

Originally Posted by roddy

Yeah, me too. Annoying as it is, it's nowhere near enough to make me regret getting one of these cars. Not even close.

Pretty soon my exhaust will be louder than that so I won't hear it. I still want it to be fixed though at a later point, but I don't sit and complain about it every time they happen. Some days I don't hear it when it gets a bit cooler, but when its warm outside, they come out full force.

[Clembo]

Scion FR-S, Built 11/12, 1000+ miles now but increasing quickly.

So far only problem was a wearing floor mat. Bought aftermarket ones.

I'd buy another in a heartbeat, most fun I've had with my clothes on.

Most new designs are going to have some issues, factory warrantee is there for that. And many of these are isolated or what I would consider minor. I would only worry if they started replacing engines and transmissions like some new models back in the old days.

[whaap]

My build was Sept 2012. The only issue I have had is the squeak coming from the rear package shelf, nothing else. Strangely it disappeared a few months back but has now returned. I find it pretty odd that Subaru came out a few months back with a fix for this problem on their BRZ but Scion hasn't come out with one yet. I talked with corporate a few days back and they talked as if they hadn't heard of this which I find pretty hard to believe.

[EL_to_TBD]

Thanks guys, this is good info.
I suspected that these issues were not as common as they seemed.

I am now leaning towards getting this car.
Though this issue really does concern me :

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32297

Might require a recall

But seriously, please keep up the responses if you could.
I appreciate it.

[EL_to_TBD]

for some more info from recent (end of 2012 to 2013) buyers, please help me out!

[GotM]

1. Subaru BRZ
2. 10/12 -04748
3. 2930 Miles

#6 - I think so. I have seen a variation with different brands of fuel. I am not bothered by this one at all.

#18/19/20/21 - I think these are all related. These are all noises that come from the rear of the car. You can apply many of these fixes mentioned, but the noise will go away, then come back.

The car started noise free. But, would get the pop at slow speeds exiting driveway. This no longer happens.

The crackling/popping noises now happen at speed. When it is rattling, the noise can be modulated with throttle. It also seems to vary with temperature as well. The drive to work in the morning is quite, but rattles like crazy after sitting in sun all day.

I have also noticed that if you apply pressure to the metal framing in the trunk, you can get the metal to crackle. But, only once. And, I can never get the same area to crackle again. Very odd.

I have not taken it to the dealer yet, but have discussed it with them. they are willing to perform the TSB when I bring it in for the 3K oil change. Not convinced this will fix it, but worth a shot. I do know I will eventually get this one figured out. Otherwise, I will not own this car for the long haul.

I really like this car. I really like what this car is about, but the rattle is really annoying.

[tim35ct]

has anyone bothered to anchor the styrofoam spare tire piece under the trunk cover or atleast dynamat it. i believe that maybe the pop noise some have been hearing.

[tim35ct]

the whole trunk floor has this cheap styrofoam pieces and there is one piece under the passenger rear speaker behind the plastic trim panel.

[EL_to_TBD]

Originally Posted by GotM

1. Subaru BRZ
2. 10/12 -04748
3. 2930 Miles

#6 - I think so. I have seen a variation with different brands of fuel. I am not bothered by this one at all.

#18/19/20/21 - I think these are all related. These are all noises that come from the rear of the car. You can apply many of these fixes mentioned, but the noise will go away, then come back.

The car started noise free. But, would get the pop at slow speeds exiting driveway. This no longer happens.

The crackling/popping noises now happen at speed. When it is rattling, the noise can be modulated with throttle. It also seems to vary with temperature as well. The drive to work in the morning is quite, but rattles like crazy after sitting in sun all day.

I have also noticed that if you apply pressure to the metal framing in the trunk, you can get the metal to crackle. But, only once. And, I can never get the same area to crackle again. Very odd.

I have not taken it to the dealer yet, but have discussed it with them. they are willing to perform the TSB when I bring it in for the 3K oil change. Not convinced this will fix it, but worth a shot. I do know I will eventually get this one figured out. Otherwise, I will not own this car for the long haul.

I really like this car. I really like what this car is about, but the rattle is really annoying.

Hey thanks for the info. At least it's good that you do not have too many of the problems I listed.
I bet the rattling can be annoying. Did you try all of the different fixes for each of those items that I linked to above?

[EL_to_TBD]

Edited to show the occurrences from responses provided so far