2005 SCION TC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

203

Owner Complaints

34 Crashes 4 Fires 3 Deaths

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

23

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 2005 SCION TC

The 2005 SCION TC has received a total of 203 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. 23 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly (32 complaints), Air Bags (15 complaints), and Structurebody (15 complaints).

Recalls for the 2005 SCION TC

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2005 SCION TC, potentially affecting up to 372,484 vehicles.

Recall 10V035000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

| 271,417 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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Recall 06V408000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

| 29,542 vehicles affected

Defect: 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"...

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.

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Recall 05V483000 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

| 71,392 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 06V096000 — AIR BAGS

| 133 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2005 SCION TC

203 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 SCION TC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 32 2 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 15 11 Crashes 11 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 15 1 Crash 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 11
Engine
Complaints: 9 1 Fire
Tires
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Visibility
Complaints: 7
Structure
Complaints: 6
Equipment
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 4
Power Train
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Seat Belts
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 4 Injuries 1 Death
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 3 Crashes 6 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 3
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Seats
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 2
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1
Tiresbead
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury

Most Recent Complaints

#11686401 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
Never had a problem with car before went on freeway to get up to speed n the speedometer was dropping so I pull to side of freeway shut car off turn car back on here clunk clunk shut car off no check engine light was on or has been on no oil light was on nothing get car towed back to safe place well check fluid n oils bone dry cars engine blows just started reading n I guess 2005 goes. Threw oil way fast why isn't that noteted anywhere so messed up just did oil change week before this so shocked now I have to try to fix my blown engine single mom not able to make ends meet now this idk what to do
#11525542 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
Engine burning oil
#11440425 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash
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.
#11288843 | AIR BAGS | | 91,400 miles Crash
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
#11253318 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 160,000 miles
GLASS ROOF SHATTERED UNPROVOKED

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Safety Rating for the 2005 SCION TC

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 SCION TC in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 SCION TC

Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 23 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 SCION TC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

S-SB-0001-10 Rev — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Some 2005 ? 2010 model year tC vehicles may exhibit a condition where the back door garnish becomes loose, and in some cases continued usage of the loose garnish may result in breakage. Please follow the procedure contained in this bulletin, which supplements the Repair Manual, to replace the back...

TC-13-007 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

TOYOTA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM IS EXTENDED TO COVER BACK DOOR GARNISH THAT LOOSEN OR CAN BREAK WITH CONTINUOUS USAGE. MODELS 2005-2010 TC, 2004-2006 XB. *PE

S-SB-0025-12 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Some 2005 ? 2012 model year vehicles equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine may exhibit an intermittent MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor ?A? Circuit) stored. The intake camshaft gear assembly has been improved to help prevent this condition.

01607 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2AZ-FE ENGINE BLOCK. *KB

01505 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

SLIDING ROOF REPLACEMENT PARTS. *TT

00704 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER LOOSE. *TT

00704 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VSE SUBWOOFER GAIN CONTROL ADJUSTMENT. *JB

00604 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A/C DOES NOT BLOW COLD ENOUGH AIR. *MR

00704 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A/C COOLING PERFORMANCE. 2004-2005 TOYOTA SCION XB. *JB

00504 — STEERING

VSC STEERING ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE OR AFTER REPAIR. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 SCION TC

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2005 SCION TC.

Investigation EA05013 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Closed

Opened:

SUN/MOON ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR BREAKAGE

Investigation PE05021 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Closed

Opened:

SUN/MOON ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR BREAKAGE

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