I can\u2019t smell the windshield wiper fluid since I switched to a Fram filter with charcoal in it.
Pros: reduced windshield wiper fluid smell
Reviews of Fram cabin filter
PR Score
?
Shows the percentage of positive votes. Learn more about the score in the help
82 votes
Average rating
?
The average rating is calculated based only on review ratings, excluding votes
Description
Share on social networks:
I use Fram FreshBreeze, usually buy on eBay. Bought once on Amazon, it was a knockoff in Fram packaging. I wouldn’t use it.
Pros: FreshBreeze filter
Cons: knockoff on Amazon
I’d just get the standard FRAM, WIX, or so on if you wanted better airflow. If you don’t have bad allergies I’d just get regular since the benefit isn’t really noticeable otherwise, and then you get worse airflow.
Pros: better airflow
Cons: worse airflow
After having a fram cabin air filter in my dad's frontier reduce the airflow out of the vents by a good 15%-20% you guessed it... dealership
Cons: reduced airflow
Vehicle:
Nissan
FRAM TrueAir for me - smelled much fresher in the cabin for a little while, but nothing spectacular...
Pros: smelled much fresher
Cons: nothing spectacular
Now, I just replaced the cabin filter on my (new to me) 2021 Kia Soul for the second time in 9 months and the new one which is a Fram, smells so musty and stale when it’s on recirculate, I might just replace it with another one to see if it makes a difference. It literally smells like stale moth balls. If I take the filter out and run it, smell goes away.
Cons: musty and stale smell
Vehicle:
Kia Soul
The Genesis OE filter is $75!! The Fram Fresh Breeze filter is $25 or less; it combines activated charcoal with baking soda to reduce HVAC odor. I've used them in all my vehicles since Fram introduced the Fresh Breeze filter line and found them remarkably effective.
Pros: effective, cost-effective
I did the air box filter and cabin filter myself (Fram stuff).
Vehicle:
Acura RDX
IMO, don't get the really thick ones with carbon (like Fram FreshBreeze) - they restrict airflow and can cause the resistor and motor to overheat (essentially it's like a clogged/dirty filter)
Cons: restrict airflow, overheat
Vehicle:
Toyota
When I replaced my own I typically used Fram Fresh Breeze air filters with carbon. It made my car smell good more than anything.
Pros: car smelled good
Vehicle:
Toyota Camry
Write your review about cabin filter Fram
Help others - share your experience with this part.
Comparisons cabin filter Fram
Other cabin filter
Popular spare parts Fram
Voted AGAINST engine oil RAVENOL on the rating page
The power steering pump OEM Volvo got the first review!
The brake pads OEM Infiniti got the first review!
The brake cylinder Raybestos got the first review!
For tires OEM Toyota already 25 reviews.
For tires IRONMAN already 25 reviews.
In the rating best fuel pump already 5 brands participate!
In the rating best antifreeze already 9 brands participate!
In the rating best engine radiator already 9 brands participate!
In the auto rating shock absorbers for Ford Ranger already 20 brands participate!
In the auto rating brake discs for Volkswagen Golf already 10 brands participate!
In the auto rating headlights for Volkswagen Golf already 5 brands participate!
For wiper blades PIAA already 100 reviews.
Voted AGAINST engine oil RED LINE on the rating page
Voted AGAINST engine oil PENNZOIL on the rating page
What we know about Fram cabin filter
The brand is registered in USA. Official website: http://www.fram-europe.com/.
In March 2026, PartReview users have a mixed opinion of Fram cabin filter.
PR Score — 60 out of 100, based on 25 reviews and 82 votes. 12 positive reviews, 7 neutral reviews, 6 negative reviews. Average rating — 3.4 (out of 5). Vote balance: 50 up, 32 down.
In the ranking of the best cabin filter this part is at position 9, behind OEM Nissan and Tesla , but ahead of OEM Volkswagen and OEM Mazda.
Users also evaluated the qualities of Fram cabin filter:
- Airflow - weak air from vents, making heating/cooling poor - rated negatively. 1.8 point out of 5.
- Odor - musty smell from vents, reducing comfort - rated positively. 3.6 points out of 5.
- Fogging - windows fog up easily, especially in wet weather - no rating yet
Cabin filter Fram in car-specific ratings
See which car brands and models owners choose Fram cabin filter for. Below are car-specific ratings where this part is in the Top-3:
- Fram ranked #3 for: Mazda 3 .
Cabin filter Fram in comparisons
There are 12 comparisons of Fram cabin filter with other manufacturers on PartReview.
In particular, see which cabin filter are better: Fram or OEM BMW, Fram or OEM FORD, Fram or OEM Toyota, Fram or OEM Nissan, Fram or OEM Volkswagen .