2009 Scion tC problems and complaints
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Scion tC. The most-reported areas: Engine (15), Air Bags (9), Structure (8).
Key takeaways
- 60 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 15 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 25% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 15% |
| Structure | 8 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 13% |
| Visibility | 6 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 7% |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% |
| Tires | 3 | 5% |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 5% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 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.
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-03-29
sold a AS IS TRADE IN vehicle that had no warning lights on dashboard or window info on safety defective emmisons and ecm and has not been very helpful with my vehicle I have not been able to drive because of safety concerns with recent discovery of codes that showed after getting a new battery for my new way of commut...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-03-28
I believe my emmisons had malfunctioning part # 77740-21011 called used auto sales agent 5 mins after purchasing on 3/1 because I was at gas station having unusual fuel pumping problems that made it very difficult to put gas in had a constant clicking happen and the dealer on the phone told me there was no issues with ...
Engine - filed 2024-05-22
My scion TC is using an extreme amount of oil to where I am putting 2-3 quarts in the motor per week. The extreme usage of oil can cause the engine to blow up due to lack of oil staying in the engine. My oil light will flash after couple days indicating low oil. A dangerous situation that can happen is the engine stop...
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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.