2008 Scion Tc Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Scion Tc.

20072009
Complaints
109
Crashes
23
Fires
3
Injuries
17
Fatalities
1
Recalls
2

Worst 2008 Scion Tc Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#123 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:116,031 mi
#211 complaints

STRUCTURE:BODY

Avg mileage:51,638 mi
#39 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:63,425 mi
Crash-related:7
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Scion Tc.

ENGINE
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
116,031
STRUCTURE:BODY
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,638
AIR BAGS
9
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
63,425
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,256
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
85,000
STRUCTURE
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,750
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
140,000
VISIBILITY
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
36,939
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
22,000
SERVICE BRAKES
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
66,404
STEERING
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
129,269
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,667
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
116,269
WHEELS
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
85,500
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
16,251
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
46,918
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
93,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
31,412
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
2,500
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
2,500
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
160,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
2,500
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
19,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,045
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
48,025
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
770

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Recalls for 2008 Scion Tc

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~424,835 vehicles.

10V036000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
~153,418 affected

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

10V035000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
~271,417 affected

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

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