2008 Scion tC problems and complaints
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Scion tC. The most-reported areas: Engine (23), Structure (22), Air Bags (10).
Key takeaways
- 86 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 15 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 23 | 27% |
| Structure | 22 | 26% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% |
| Visibility | 5 | 6% |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 5% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 | 5% |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% |
| Steering | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2025-02-19
Burning oil bad
Unknown Or Other - filed 2019-07-08
SUNROOF / MOONROOF EXPLOSION. DRIVING 50 MPH ON FREEWAY AND WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT WAS MY MOONROOF EXPLODING. NOTHING HIT THE VEHICLE, IT JUST EXPLODED ON ITS OWN.
Engine - filed 2019-06-04
ENGINE CONSUMES TOO MUCH OIL . HAVE TO REFILL THE OIL IN MY ENGINE ABOUT TWO TIMES IN BETWEEN OIL CHANGES.
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More for the 2008 Scion tC
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.