NHTSA Complaint #10485445 — 2008 SCION TC ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10485445
Vehicle	2008 SCION TC
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 1, 2012
Date Filed	November 21, 2012
Mileage	85,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE PISTON RINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

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