2008 TOYOTA SCION TC

0 recalls — 10 complaints — 13 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

10 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE4
STEERING1
SUSPENSION1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
POWER TRAIN1
POWER TRAIN May 19, 2023
Incident date: Mar 19, 2023
The contact’s son-in-law owned a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after she placed the vehicle in park while on an incline, she exited the vehicle however, the vehicle rolled down the hill. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the vehicle. No injuries were sustained. No medical attenti... Read more
Crash
ENGINE Jan 6, 2023
Incident date: Jan 8, 2021
2008 Scion TC engine suffers from an engineering flaw with its Piston Rings, it suffers from excessive Oil Consumption. It started at 65k miles on the engine. Total disaster.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK Jul 19, 2022
Incident date: Jul 19, 2022
The contact owns a 2008 Scion TC. The contact stated that the trunk rubber seal had melted onto the bumper, causing the battery to drain and the electrical system to fail with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Jul 19, 2022
Incident date: Jul 19, 2022
The contact owns a 2008 Scion TC. The contact stated that the trunk rubber seal had melted onto the bumper, causing the battery to drain and the electrical system to fail with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed... Read more
ENGINE Dec 30, 2021
Incident date: Dec 26, 2021
Uses too much oil between oil change. 1quart low at 2000 miles. Should not burn this much oil. I have researched other vehicles having this same issue and this needs to be fixed. I checked Toyota website but it doesn’t show a recall for this car and it is have an issue that needs to be corrected. ... Read more
ENGINE Dec 8, 2020
Incident date: Nov 9, 2020
HIGH OIL CONSUMTION
STEERING Sep 17, 2020
Incident date: Sep 1, 2018
I HAVE NEWISH WHEELS AND TIRES. LAST YEAR I TOOK MY CAR INTO LES SCHAWB TO GET AN ALIGNMENT DONE ON MY CAR THINKING THAT IS WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE GUY AFTERWARDS TOLD ME HE FIXED IT AS WELL AS HE COULD BUT WONDERED IF I HAD HIT SOMETHING IN THE BACK AND THAT'S ALL HE TOLD ME. MY STEERING WHEEL SH... Read more
SUSPENSION Sep 17, 2020
Incident date: Sep 1, 2018
I HAVE NEWISH WHEELS AND TIRES. LAST YEAR I TOOK MY CAR INTO LES SCHAWB TO GET AN ALIGNMENT DONE ON MY CAR THINKING THAT IS WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE GUY AFTERWARDS TOLD ME HE FIXED IT AS WELL AS HE COULD BUT WONDERED IF I HAD HIT SOMETHING IN THE BACK AND THAT'S ALL HE TOLD ME. MY STEERING WHEEL SH... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 17, 2020
Incident date: Sep 1, 2018
I HAVE NEWISH WHEELS AND TIRES. LAST YEAR I TOOK MY CAR INTO LES SCHAWB TO GET AN ALIGNMENT DONE ON MY CAR THINKING THAT IS WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE GUY AFTERWARDS TOLD ME HE FIXED IT AS WELL AS HE COULD BUT WONDERED IF I HAD HIT SOMETHING IN THE BACK AND THAT'S ALL HE TOLD ME. MY STEERING WHEEL SH... Read more
ENGINE Dec 6, 2019
Incident date: Jan 26, 2014
MY TC HAS VERY HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION. STARTING DAY ONE FROM OIL CHANGE, I HAVE TO ADD AT LEAST 2 QUARTS OF OIL TO ENGINE DURING THE 5000 MILES OIL CHANGE. THIS CAR IS VERY HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, I BROUGHT TO DEALER AND HAVE IT TESTED TWICE, BUT DEALER SAID NOT QUALIFIED. FIRST TEST WAS 11-09-15, S... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 TOYOTA SCION TC

13 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL7
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
140000 AIR BAGS1
190000 TIRES1
200000 WHEELS1
160000 STRUCTURE1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
ZKG_Technical_In Apr 28, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
TI: Technical Instructions Customer Support Program ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint
ZKG_Technical_In Apr 28, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
TI: Technical Instructions Customer Support Program ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint
Toyota PRO19-02 Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02 Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02 Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota Safety Re Mar 17, 2021
140000 AIR BAGS
Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
20R001 Toytoa Cu Jul 15, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
RL: Toyota plans to conduct Safety Recall follow-up notifications to owners whose vehicles have not yet had the following Safety Recall repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
20R001 Toyota Cu Jul 15, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DL: Safety Recall completion is an important part of our commitment to customer satisfaction of Toyota products. Toyota will be conducting follow-up notifications to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had Safety Recall repairs comp
20R001 Customer Jul 15, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
RE: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to owners whose vehicles have not yet had the following Safety Recall repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
20R001 Customer Jul 15, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DE: Safety Recall is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products. Toyota will be sending Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had Safety Recall repairs completed for the ca
ZE7_Part Status Mar 5, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Electronic Communication: BACKGROUND As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive
T-PG007-01 May 4, 2001
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Replacement vin plates.
T-PG002-91 Jan 18, 1991
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Product general information.

TOYOTA SCION TC — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TOYOTA SCION TC across all model years.

0 Total Recalls
23 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

TOYOTA SCION TC — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2008 (current) 0 10
2007 0 13 View

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