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Common Scion Tc 2005 problems
The 2005 Scion tC is known for some common problems, including engine failure and sunroof wind deflector breakage. The engine failure was a concern for many buyers, but the number of complaints suggests it's not a widespread issue.
The 2006 Scion tC, on the other hand, received many complaints and recalls. According to CarComplaints, the 2006 tC has collected 225 complaints and five recalls over the years.
The 2007 Scion tC has the most number of complaints reported by owners, making it the least reliable tC year. According to CarComplaints, the 2007 tC is the worst model year of this vehicle, with 194 complaints and two recalls. The most significant problems reported include excessive oil consumption, power window failure, and rough shifting. If you're looking for the most reliable Scion tC year, the 2007 version is far from it.
What is the most common problem with Scion tC?
The oil levels would sometimes be so low that the engine's oil warning light would turn on in the vehicle's gauge cluster. The issue is known to be caused by worn piston rings or engine sludge caused by infrequent oil changes. This is the most common issue with the Scion tC, with 54 reports in RepairPal.
Is the 2005 Scion tC a good car?
This car is a great commuter with economical MPG and reliability for the low cost value. Obviously well maintained as it has smooth acceleration with everthing solid and tight under the hood.
How long will a 2005 Scion tC last?
Since they're made by Toyota, they're just as reliable. You can easily surpass 200k miles and the car will still run like new (I know from my 07 TC, which has about 210k atm).
Is Scion as reliable as Toyota?
While the Scion brand may no longer be in production, it was a subsidiary of Toyota, a brand known for producing durable and reliable vehicles. This reliability has transferred well to the Scion xB, which boasts a generally solid track record of performance and minimal major issues.
Scion Tc 2005 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Scion Tc problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Visibility problems
- Structure problems
- Air bags problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Tires problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Scion Tc 2005 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints Scion Tc 2005
The NHTSA has received 154 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Scion Tc 2005. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Scion Tc 2005 vehicles.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-12
- VIN: JTKDE167550
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine burning oil
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-06
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTKDE167150
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 1. I believe my airbags deployed pre-maturely with a soft impact to another vehicle. There was no damage to the other vehicle and no police report needed to be filed. There is a minor damage to my front bumper. 2. The airbags inflated on me, but no medical attention was required. 3. I have not confirmed or reproduced this problem with a professional. 4. My car has not been inspected nor reported to my insurance agency as my coverage only covers liability. 5. No symptoms prior to airbags deploying pre-maturely *Because of the pre-mature deployment of my airbags I am unable to afford the airbags to be reset, as doing so would cost more than the kbb estimated value of my car.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-03
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTKDE167750
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 SCION TC. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, HER VEHICLE WAS T-BONED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN A RED LIGHT. THE ENTIRE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS SMASHED IN AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REMINDED BY THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN RECALL FOR THE SIDE AIR BAGS FOR WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR IN 2006. THE MANUFACTURER RESPONDED WITH A LETTER, STATING THAT THEY ASSIGNED AN ENGINEER TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. BASED ON THEIR INSPECTION, THEY DID NOT FIND ENOUGH FRONTAL DAMAGE TO COMMAND THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,400. *BF*JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-04
- VIN: JTKDE177450
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: GLASS ROOF SHATTERED UNPROVOKED
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-18
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTKDE177350
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL?? AIRBAGS FAILED, DURING ACCIDENT. AFTER BEING CUTOFF AND GOING DOWN ROUTE X. LOST CONTROL HIDING CONCRETE. CAR FLIPPED, WAS DRAGGED A FEW FEET'S - NO AIRBAGS. PASSENGER STILL HAS ANXIETY WHEN GETTING INTO VEHICLES-THE ONE THING YOU'D THINK WOULD RESPOND DIDN'T. HOW DO WE EVER GET THE SENSE OF SECURITY BACK. *DT *TR
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-11
- VIN: JTKDE177350
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: I PURCHASED A RED 2005 SCION TC FOR MY DAUGHTER IN FEBRUARY, 2019 FROM TOYOTA AUTO NATION IN DAVIE, FL. THEY HAD IT PRICED IN GOOD CONDITION, SO I EXPECTED TO GET SOME USE OUT OF IT. I PAID ALMOST $6,000. MONTH LATER IT OVERHEATED ON THE HIGHWAY (595) AND MY DAUGHTER HAD TO PULL OVER LATE AT NIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO MY HOME. VERY SCARY AND UNSAFE SITUATION FOR A TEEN. HAD IT TOWED BACK TO THEIR SERVICE STATION AND IT TURNED OUT TO BE A PROBLEM, THAT COST ME $600. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THIS COMPANY WOULD NOT HAVE SEEN ANY DAMAGE UNDER THE HOOD. SHAME ON THEM FOR SELLING ME A CAR THAT BROKE DOWN IN ONE MONTH. I HAVE CALLED THEM AND THEY WILL NOT HELP WITH THE PAYMENT. IT IS 'AS IS' I CALLED AND TEXT THE SALES GIRL AND NEVER RECEIVED A CALL BACK OR RESPONSE. FINALLY PUT A BAD REVIEW ON THEIR WEBSITE AND RECEIVED AN E-MAIL TO CONTACT MANAGER TO HELP WITH THE SITUATION, ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT WAS AN AUTOMATED EMAIL AND AGAIN TOLD 'TOO BAD'. IT IS NOW JULY AND YET AGAIN IT BROKE DOWN ON MY DAUGHTER AS SHE WAS AT THE GAS STATION. IT WOULD NOT START UP AFTER SHE TURNED IT OFF. TRIED TO JUMP IT AND NOTHING. ONCE AGAIN HEADED TO GO TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE STATION. AT FIRST WAS TOLD IT WAS ONLY THE BATTERY, SO I SAY GO AHEAD, I WILL PAY THE $140 AND REPLACE IT AND WE WILL GO FROM THERE. ONLY TO GET ANOTHER CALLBACK FROM THE MANAGER STATING THAT THERE IS MORE WRONG WITH THE CAR, THAT AFTER THE $89 FIVE POINT CHECK ON THE VEHICLE AND REPLACING THE BATTERY THAT IT STILL DID NOT START. THEY WOULD HAVE TO KEEP IT OVER THE WEEKEND. IT IS COSTING ME AN ARM AND A LEG AND I NEED HELP WITH THIS. I FEEL LIKE THEY LIED ABOUT THIS VEHICLE AND ALLOWED A CAR THAT IS NOT SAFE TO BE BOUGHT AT THEIR BUSINESS. I AM CONCERNED FOR MY CHILD'S SAFETY AND ONLY WANT WHAT IS FAIR.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-24
- VIN: JTKDE177550
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SCION TC. WHILE THE DRIVER WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, THE CLUTCH PEDAL FAILED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS STICKING. THE DRIVER HAD TO PULL THE CLUTCH PEDAL UP WITH HER LEFT FOOT. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND LATER TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CAME TO HIS RESIDENCE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,367.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-02
- VIN: JTKDE177950
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THE CAR BURNS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL AND ONLY HAS 163000 MILES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JTKDE177150
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 SCION TC. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED A FLICKERING LIGHT AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE CONSOLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONSOLE AND ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WERE MELTED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED OR TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DECLARED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 172,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-20
- VIN: JTKDE177350
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE FRAME AND EVERY METAL COMPONENT ON THE UNDERNEATH OF THE CAR INCLUDING THE FRAME RUSTS TERRIBLY. THE REST IS COMPLETELY CORRODING AWAY AND BREAKING OFF. EVEN TH METAL STRAP HOLDING MY GAS TANK ON IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND IF I PUT N PRESSURE IT CHIPS AWAY. I DIDN'T NOTICE THIS UNTIL I WENT TO HAVE MY EXHAUST DONE AND WAS ABLE TO LOOK UNDER THE CAR.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-08
- VIN: JTKDE177X50
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, A BOOMING SOUND WAS HEARD OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER DISCOVERED THAT THE GLASS AIR DEFECTOR HAD SHATTERED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V483000 (VISIBILITY) IN NOVEMBER OF 2005 TO PREVENT THE FAILURE FROM OCCURRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-05
- VIN: JTKDE167550
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE 8/5/17, AT APPROX. 70-75 MPH, THE REAR MOON ROOF EXPLODED IN MY DAUGHTERS CAR! THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION LIKE THE CAR HAD BEEN SHOT AT. SHE WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE CAR AND THEN AFTER LOOKING AROUND AT ALL THE SIDE WINDOWS, THE PASSENGER NOTICED THAT THE MOON ROOF HAD EXPLODED. AFTER PULLING OVER THEY REMOVED AS MUCH LOOSE GLASS AS POSSIBLE SO IT WOULD NOT TO BLOW OFF AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO OTHERS OR AN ACCIDENT. THE GLASS WAS BLOWN OUTWARD AND LOOKED LIKE A VOLCANO THAT HAD ERUPTED. SHE DID NOT TAKE ANY PICTURES AT THE TIME DUE TO SHOCK AND DISBELIEF. PARENTS TOOK PHOTOS ONCE CAR WAS BACK IN ST. LOUIS IN THEIR GARAGE. SHE HAD TO DRIVE FROM INDIANAPOLIS TO ST. LOUIS WITH THE CAR DROPPING PIECES OF GLASS ONTO AND INTO THE CAR . ALSO FEARFUL THE OTHER ROOF MIGHT EXPLODE. AFTER SPEAKING WITH TOYOTA THEY SAID IT HAPPENS SOMETIMES. HEAT, PRESSURE BUILD UP, OR ROCKS CAN CAUSE IT. HEAT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN A FACTOR AS THE TEMPS THAT DAY WERE APPROX. 68 TO LOW 70'S. THE LINER COVERING THE MOON ROOF WAS OPEN. THIS SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN SO MUCH WORSE. AN EXPLOSION LIKE THAT AT 70+ MPH COULD HAVE CAUSED A WRECK NOT TO MENTION INJURIES.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-05
- VIN: JTKDE167550
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM INDIANA ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN HER MOON ROOF OVER THE BACK SEAT BLEW UP. SHE WAS TRAVELING AT AROUND 72 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD AN EXPLOSION. THANK GOD THERE WERE NO CARS IMMEDIATELY TO HER SIDE AS SHE SWERVED BUT MANAGED TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE CAR. SHE HAD TO CONTINUE FROM INDIANAPOLIS TO ST. LOUIS WITH THE FEAR OF THE SUNROOF DOING THE SAME. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT OR WORSE. THANK GOD NOBODY WAS INJURED OTHER THAN SOME CUTS FROM PULLING OUT LARGE CHUNKS OF GLASS THAT SHE WAS AFRAID WOULD BLOW OFF AND HIT OTHER CARS. WHEN I ASKED TOYOTA ABOUT IT THEY JUST SAID " IT'S BEEN KNOWN TO HAPPEN". I SHOWED THEM THE PHOTOS AND THEY SAID THAT PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP TO CAUSE THIS TO HAPPEN OR SOMETIMES HEAT. THE TEMP WAS ONLY AROUND 68- LOW 70'S. IF THEY KNOW THIS CAN HAPPEN THEN MAYBE THESE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-02
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTKDE177950
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKOTA RECALL. I WAS RECENTLY IN A POTENTIALLY FATAL ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND I HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL PRETTY HARD. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND A DEER BOLTED OUT IN FRONT OF MY CAR AND MY INITIAL REACTION WAS TO AVOID IT AND RAN INTO A TRAFFIC SIGN AND SMACKED THE GUARD RAIL GOING AROUND 50 MPH.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-08
- VIN: JTKDE167X50
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ACCORDING TO TOYOTA SERVICE THE ENGINE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE LOWER PART OF THE ENGINE DUE TO NO OIL IN THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THIS WAS CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. THE CAR STOPPED ON THE MIDDLE OF THE 210 FWY WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH PANEL.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-01
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 2005 SCION TC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE VIN# NOT INCLUDED IN OIL CONSUMPTION PROGRAM TO REPAIR THE EXISTING OIL PROBLEMS. *SMD
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-08
- VIN: JTKDE167150
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON AN APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREE DRY DAY WITH NO EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS. HEARD A SHOTGUN LIKE NOISE AT WHICH POINT THE SUNROOF SHATTERED AND GLASS FELL INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AREAS. SUNROOF AND WIND SHIELD WERE CLOSED, SCREEN WAS OPEN. PAIN RESULTED IN EARS AND HEAD HOWEVER NO LACERATIONS WERE OBTAINED. FALLING GLASS ONTO DRIVER AND BEHIND THE CAR COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN, NO DEBRIS WAS SEEN OR HEARD RESULTING IN THE SHATTERING OF THE GLASS. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. GLASS SHATTERED AROUND THE EDGES AND NEAR THE CENTER OF THE SUN ROOF, WIND SHIELD WAS OPEN AFTER INCIDENT, NOT PRIOR.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-16
- VIN: JTKDE167350
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF GLASS EXPLODED AND SHATTERED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,500.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: JTKDE167450
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. WHILE THE TRUNK WAS OPENED, IT FAILED TO REMAIN OPEN AND SLAMMED ONTO THE CONTACT'S BACK. THE CONTACT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A HYDRAULIC LIFT FAILURE. THE SPECIFICS OF WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/24/15*LJ UPDATED 9/12/2017*CN
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-09-07
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTKDE177450
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,000.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-03
- VIN: JTKDE177450
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING ALONG GOVERNMENT ST, THE STREETS DOWNTOWN NEEDS MAJOR REPAIRS. BUT I DIDN'T HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR NOTHING TO CAUSE MY GLASS TO BREAK. I DIDN'T EVEN HEAR ANYTHING HIT MY GLASS I HAD THE SUNROOF OPEN WITH MY LITTLE BROTHER AND DOG IN THE CAR WHEN GLASS BEGIN TO FALL ON US. *TR
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-07
- VIN: JTKDE167X50
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE BUT DID NOT DISCLOSE WHICH MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-07
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR JUST DIED. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-17
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTKDE177250
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE GUARD RAIL ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-05
- Components: VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: WHEN I RETURNED TO MY CAR THAT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE HOURS, I FOUND THAT THE DEFLECTOR WAS RAISED AND THE SUNROOF WAS ENTIRELY SHATTERED. THE "LEGS" OF THE DEFLECTOR APPEARED TO HAVE BROKEN THROUGH THE GLASS, AS THE SUNROOF WAS SEVERELY CRACKED AND BROKEN ALONG EACH OF ITS FOUR EDGES. I HAD NOT USED THE SUNROOF PRIOR TO PARKING MY CAR THAT MORNING. UPON READING SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, I DO RECALL ALSO HAVING HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD POP WHILE DRIVING, BUT THE SUNROOF DID NOT SHATTER UNTIL SOME TIME AFTER WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED. *TR
Scion Tc 2005 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the Scion Tc 2005.
- Manufacturer: GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- 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.
- Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. THIS CONDITION CAN OCCUR IF THE DOOR FOR THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CLOSED WITH A HIGH RATE OF FORCE WHILE THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION IS IN THE "ON" POSITION OR WITHIN 90 SECONDS OF TURNING THE IGNITION KEY FROM THE "ON" POSITION TO THE "OFF" POSITION.
- Consequence: IF THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY, THEY COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IF AN OCCUPANT IS SEATED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS THE DOOR THAT IS CLOSED WITH A HIGH RATE OF FORCE. UNTIL THE REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A MINIMAL FORCE/SPEED BE USED TO CLOSE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS OR CLOSING THE DOORS AFTER 90 SECONDS HAVE ELAPSED FROM TURNING THE IGNITION KEY FROM THE "ON" TO THE "OFF" POSITION.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG SENSORS AND INSTALL A URETHANE PAD IN THE FRONT DOORS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-866-548-1851.
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
- Consequence: THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A GLASS WIND DEFLECTOR, THE DEFLECTOR, IF IMPACTED BY A PROJECTILE, SUCH AS ROAD DEBRIS, WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WIND DEFLECTOR IN THE UPWARD-TILTED POSITION AT HIGHWAYS SPEEDS, MAY SHATTER AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.
- Consequence: PIECES OF THE WIND DEFLECTOR GLASS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME AND FALL UPON THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAUSING DRIVER DISTRACTION AND/OR INJURY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE LAMINATE TO THE WIND DEFLECTOR TO PREVENT PIECES OF GLASS FROM SEPARATING FROM THE WIND DEFLECTOR FRAME. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-866-707-2466.
Negative Scion Tc 2005 car reviews
Positive Scion Tc 2005 car reviews
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I bought the car as a workhorse for my outside sales job and have driven it for 160,000 miles without any major issues. Although it trembles slightly with the a/c on when stopped and the brakes squeak in reverse in the morning, and the CD changer occasionally gets jammed, these are my only complaints. The power and handling are great, especially with my TRD struts. Overall, this car has been a joy to own and drive, and the cost of ownership is incredibly low (excluding tires). What a fantastic car!
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I purchased this car back in November 2004 and I have never had any mechanical issues with it. Although, like other tC's I have seen, the rear hatch lever broke off. I took it to Scion to see if it was covered under warranty, but unfortunately, it wasn't. I was always hoping I'd get a letter in the mail saying it was a defect. Since buying this car, I have had a daughter and it can be a bit of a pain getting her car seat in and out, but that's the case with most 2 door cars. She also struggled to see out of the windows, which she didn't like. However, last week my husband accidentally rolled it down a hill. Thankfully, he sustained no injuries and the car survived with only a couple of broken windows and dents. The car has easily made it to 98,000 miles with no trips to the mechanic, just basic oil changes and whatnot. Overall, it has been a great buy!
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Usually, when you anticipate something this good, the hype can sometimes overtake what it really turns out to be. NOT FOR THIS CAR! I've been drooling over this car since December of 2003 and I have to say, it was worth the wait. There aren't enough words to describe the thrill of driving one of these bad boys. The options are endless when it comes to tuning, but the basic model itself is loaded!
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I really enjoy driving this car! It has been a reliable companion for almost two years since I bought it new. I was an early adopter of the tC and it has been a great choice. While it may not have as much power as some other sports coupes, it is still a nice car. I have considered supercharging it, but unfortunately, it is not within my budget. The gas mileage is not the best, as I typically get around 18.5 - 19.5 mpg in the city and about 21 mpg on the highway, which is lower than the advertised 22 mpg. The car can be a bit slippery in the rain, but I believe that is more due to the tires than anything else. However, it does have excellent cornering ability. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase, although I do wish I had opted for a manual transmission!
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I owned a 4-door Altima before this car. There is no comparison. First of all, the car looks amazing, both inside and out. Secondly, the engine is not only adequate, but also well-laid-out and easy to work on. The handling is responsive and very playful. By the way, baby blue is definitely the best color for it :)
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2005 Scion tC Problems and Complaints - 3 Issues
Top 2005 Scion tC Problems · Excessive Oil Consumption. 57 people have reported this. 14 · Check Engine Light Due to Defective VVT-i Controller. 47 people have ...
Thinking of buying Scion tC 2005. Worried about oil - Scionlife.com
Dec 9, 2015 ... The current owner says he hasn't had any issues. But how common is the problem? Is it basically guaranteed with this engine? Also I know Toyota ...
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2005 Scion tC Problems | Kelley Blue Book
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Ansley Ryan 2024-10-20
When I first saw and heard about the coupe tC, I was really excited and thought it was the perfect car for me. I ended up buying one, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. While the pick up, design, interior, and safety features were all great, the car just wasn't enjoyable to drive. The biggest issue I had was with the visibility. The enormous dash and fast-dipping hood made it really difficult to see, especially when turning around. The heater also blocked the rear window, making it as bad as an old Cadillac Eldorado. Although the space around me was roomy, I still felt like I might hit my head, and I'm only 5'10. If they can work out these major problems, this car has the potential to be the best!
Gerhard Olson 2024-10-08
I have owned this car for over 3 years, but unfortunately, I have grown to dislike it. It is quite small and cheaply made, and as they say, you get what you pay for when it comes to Scion. The car tends to make noise, and hitting a bump can cause it to rattle for a while. It also tends to creek and rattle over every bump, and the front bumper scrapes on everything. Additionally, the sunroof whistles, the rear hatch does not stay up, and the A/C condensation leaked into the radio, causing me to lose my radio and speakers. The car's MPG could be better, and the tires (regardless of brand) tend to slide and slip in rain and snow, requiring frequent replacement. The brakes also do not last as long as those of other cars. Overall, I find this car to be poorly built, which is very disappointing coming from Toyota.
Logan Muller 2024-07-07
Hi there! I bought this car when it first came out towards the end of 04 and I'm happy to report that I haven't had any engine problems so far. However, I have noticed that the brakes squeak a lot when I'm reversing and the liftback rattles from time to time. Additionally, the radio cover squeaks constantly. I took it back to the dealer and while they tried to fix it, unfortunately the problems are still there. Do you have any suggestions on what I could do next?
Ellsworth Bashirian 2024-06-03
Great car overall! It's reliable, cost-effective, and has minimal maintenance costs.
Darius Mraz 2024-04-29
Hey there! I love the look of my car, but I've had a few issues with it. Recently, the rear hatch handle broke off after regular use (not excessive force) and I've had to get it epoxied back on twice. It's only held in place by plastic screws and it's the only way to lift open the heavy hatch. Also, the tires are quite expensive (low profile racing-type tires).