Worst 2008 Scion Tc Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
STRUCTURE:BODY
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Scion Tc.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 23 | — | — | 116,031 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 11 | — | — | 51,638 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 7 | — | 63,425 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | — | — | 72,256 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 1 | 85,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 48,750 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 3 | — | 140,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 4 | — | — | 36,939 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | — | 66,404 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 3 | — | 129,269 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 3 | — | — | 52,667 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 2 | — | 116,269 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | 1 | — | 85,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 1 | — | 16,251 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 46,918 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | 1 | 31,412 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 2,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | 2,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | 1 | — | 160,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 61 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 1 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 | 1 | — | 2,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 19,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 | — | — | 5,045 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | 47,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 1 | — | 1 | 48,025 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | 1 | — | 770 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2008 Scion Tc. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2008 Scion Tc
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~424,835 vehicles.
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.
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.
Other Scion Tc Years
Wider context: See the full Scion Tc reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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