KnownCarProblems2009 Scion TC Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Scion TC, most often about the engine (25% of complaints, typically around 68,000 miles). It is 5th of 12 TC model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2009 Scion TC problems
Engine
15 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles.
On november 23, 2012, my vehicle experienced what was later determined to be engine failure. My vehicle experienced a sudden loss of engine power. Fortunately, I was able to safely move my vehicle over to a highway shoulder and have it towed to a dealership. After additional research, it appears that numerous other…
My 2009 Scion TC has been burning through oil at a fast rate causing me to have to fill it up with oil every week. I stay pretty local and rarely go out of town with my vehicle. It is causing a very rough idle in my car. I saw there was a recall but it has not gone through with it. By the looks of many complaints with…
Air bags
9 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 102,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
My daughter and son were in an accident as a passenger in a Scion TC 2009 and the car rolled multiple times and both the front and back passenger seat belts unlatched and the passenger curtain airbag did not deploy or inflate. With these defects, my daughters legs were trapped under the car and sustained traumatic…
The contact owns a 2009 toyota Scion TC. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of her vehicle. The air bags did not deploy however, there were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The plastic housing for the trunk release latch broke completly off when trying to open the hatch.the problem is that the latch is attached to the plastic housing and not the metal trunk. The service pers stated that the proper way to open the hatch is to grasp from the bottom lip and not the latch. This info isn't…
I have had my 2009 Scion TC for just about 2 years now, back in february I was just doing some grocery shopping, went to open the trunk and the whole trunk release handle fell off,and now is just connected by wires which is a distraction to drivers behind me and also covers the license plate which I'm sure is just…
Speed control
8 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 12,500 miles.
I have a 2009 toyota Scion TC which I am very afraid to drive but it is not on the recall list but I am having major problems with the brakes(ABS tracking system). I have had 3 very close calls as a result of my brakes locking up(going slow) and unable to stop, even after I take my foot off the brake they remain…
2009 Scion driving clear weather, dry pavement 40 MPH on the entrance ramp to a divided highway, suddenly careened out of control crossing 2 lanes, hitting left guard rail, spinning 180 degrees and hitting right guard rail. Damage not yet assessed $10.0 estimated. Tried to down shift to slow car but burned clutch…
Visibility and wipers
6 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
Windshield is breaking with no accident or weather cause at all. Windshield is breaking and hasn't been driven since discovering the first break.
Was driving 2009 Scion TC on highway no traffic around and glass roof imploded into vehicle with shards of glass falling into vehicle, it was like plate glass breaking not like safety glass, nothing appeared to strike vehicle to cause the break.
Brakes
4 complaints · 7%While parking at a restaurant parking lot my brakes did not want to engage and ended up hitting a trash can at about 5 MPH it just happened that one time. One fender had minor damages. Took the car to get serviced up and the brakes were replaced by the car dealership at no cost with the car under 8000 miles
At the beginning of 2009, I bought a brand new 2009 Scion TC from the toyota dealership. I had not had any issues until monday 22feb10. At 5:30pm, I attempted to drive the car, having to stop at the stop sign at the end of my street before turning onto the major interstate (rte. 1). Upon pressing the brake, the car…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 7%Doors and locks
3 complaints · 5%The event leading to the failure was me reaching to open the rear hatch of the car. When I placed my hand on the car hatch handle, the hatch panel broke off and hangs over the license plate and swings violently when I'm driving. Toyota claims that the part isn't covered by warranty.
Tl contact owns a 2009 toyota Scion coupe. The vehicle was stationary. The contact was unable to release the trunk with the ignition key. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times. The technician was unable to locate the problem. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The VIN was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 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 2009 Scion TC
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Scion TC?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (15 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); air bags (9 complaints, typically around 102,000 miles); body and structure (8 complaints, typically around 38,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 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 2009 a bad year for the Scion TC?
- It is 5th of 12 TC model years by number of complaints, with 60 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.