KnownCarProblems2008 Scion TC Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Scion TC, most often about the engine (29% of complaints, typically around 108,500 miles). It is 4th of 12 TC model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2008 Scion TC problems
Engine
25 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 108,500 miles.
Each time I brake, my oil light came on. Went to the lube place, and was almost out of oil. No leaks, but black smut in exhaust pipe. Seem to be burning excessive oil. Researched on internet, and is a recognize problem with toyota cars. Toyota issued a technical bulletin to its dealership. Defective pistons were used…
The contact owns a 2008 Scion TC. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.
Body and structure
22 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
I own a 2008 Scion TC which that is driven by my son and have 2 complaints which I feel are safety defects. Upon taking it in for repairs on 6/16/10 we advised the service advisor at toyota of hollywood (fl) that the front grill fell off after hitting a bump in the road. The service advisor told US that we should…
The contact owns a 2008 toyota Scion. The contact stated that she was unable to open the hatchback door due to the backdoor garnish assembly separating from the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
Air bags
10 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
While driving on a country road, which are everywhere in south central il, my driver side-curtain airbag deployed. The road is one which I've driven hundreds of times with no problems. The local toyota dealers regional manager told me that I had damaged the car by striking a"pothole" and that "pothole" caused the…
The contact owned a 2008 Scion TC. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH the vehicle crashed into the side of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy during the crash. The vehicle was destroyed, but no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles.
Trunk broke off while opening vehicle. I am a 115lb female, seriously lacking the strength to break a well made car. Dealership refuses to fix defect without charge.
I was opening my trunk and the handle latch and light case fell right off. I am not a very strong individual so how this would happen to me completely stumps me. Since this incident I have noticed this exact problem on more and more Scion TC's. I believe this is a structural body issue that the company should address.
Visibility and wipers
6 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
Driving down roadway and all of the sudden and without any warning the sunroof exploded covering me and the vehicle with glass cutting your arms and I started bleeding everywhere.
On february 19 2009, the sunroof on my 2008 Scion TC shattered without warning. As I was driving at 40 MPH on a paved road, with the windows up and the sunroof closed, a loud bang (similar to a gunshot) occurred. Glass sprayed all over the interior of the car. Outside of the vehicle, the wind deflector was stuck in…
Speed control
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Tl contact owns a 2008 toyota Scion TC. While driving 15 MPH the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning up to 25 MPH. The contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not stop. The contact had to drive onto the side walk in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact…
The contact owns a 2008 Scion TC. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel turned in both directions independently. In addition, the vehicle jerked when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. While driving over a…
Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Driving at 50 MPH,being forced to right paving edge,corrected quickly to left,car went over center line and very extreme single vehicle crash with driver and front set passenger .car was beyond distroyed.loss of control unknown.one fact that is present is left front tire has no air in tire,still on wheel,and no damage…
Takata recall. My front tires wearing fast. When I took to dealer for service & alignment, I was informed that my car has a row bar that is rusted and frozen and I will need to replace it ($2,000 estimated). When I drive it in the rain, the car flails all over the lane. I had to stop and let cars pass me, I could only…
Brakes
5 complaints · 6%Tl contact owns a 2008 Scion TC. Whenever he tried to stop his vehicle and depress the brake pedal it made a clicking noise and snapped back. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a representative inspected, test drove it and could feel the brakes click and snap back. He stated that there was no safety issue and…
The contact owns a 2008 toyota Scion TC. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the brakes became hesitant when applied and the contact stated that the ABS, vsc, air bag warning and brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the brake sensor would need to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Scion TC recalls
Equipment: labels
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2008 Scion TC
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Scion TC?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (25 complaints, typically around 108,500 miles); body and structure (22 complaints, typically around 46,000 miles); air bags (10 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Scion TC have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 3, 2010 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Scion TC?
- It is 4th of 12 TC model years by number of complaints, with 86 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.