2008 SCION TC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
109
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 SCION TC
The 2008 SCION TC has received a total of 109 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (23 complaints), Structurebody (11 complaints), and Air Bags (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 SCION TC
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 SCION TC, potentially affecting up to 451,915 vehicles.
Recall 10V036000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 153,418 vehicles affected
Defect: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
View full details →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...
View full details →Recall 09V223000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 27,080 vehicles affected
Defect: TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Consequence: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 SCION TC
109 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 SCION TC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 CONSUMES TOO MUCH OIL . HAVE TO REFILL THE OIL IN MY ENGINE ABOUT TWO TIMES IN BETWEEN OIL CHANGES.
2008 - SCION - TOYOTA - BURNING OIL, BURNING A QUART OF OIL IN LESS THAN EVERY 800 MILES. CAR IS UP TO DATE WITH ALL MAINTENANCE. MECHANIC REFERRED US TO DEALERSHIP. TOYOTA ISSUED A TSB - 'SOME 2006 ' 2011 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2AZ-FE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE PISTON ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO MINIMIZE OIL CONSUMPTION.' AND THAT 'P030# (CYLINDER # MISFIRE DETECTED) DTC MAY ALSO BE SET AS A RESULT OF OIL CONSUMPTION.' HOWEVER DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO EVEN TEST OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. SAYING WE ONLY HAD UNTIL AUG 2017. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF SUCH ISSUES, NO LETTERS OR ANYTHING WERE SENT TO US. CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN REGISTERED AND OUR OWNER INFO HAS ALWAYS BEEN AVAILABLE TO TOYOTA. SO NOW WE ARE STUCK WITH DEFECTIVE VEHICLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS CONSUMING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL, EVEN BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN SAFETY CAMPAIGN THAT EXPIRED IN JUNE OF 2015. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED IN JUNE OF 2015 AND WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE CAMPAIGN. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE NOTICE WAS PROBABLY MAILED TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER. THE CONTACT CONTESTED THAT THIS WAS NOT HIS FAULT. THE MANUFACTURER PROMISED THAT THEY WOULD RESEARCH THE MATTER, BUT THEY STILL WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIRS. WHEN THE CONTACT WENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE'S OIL CHANGED AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, HE WAS DENIED SERVICE BECAUSE THE VALVE GASKET COVER EXPLODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY. AS A RESULT, OIL SPILLED ALL OVER THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
Safety Rating for the 2008 SCION TC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 SCION TC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 SCION TC
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 SCION TC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
S-TT-0099-15 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TT: * There has been some concern with 3 Piece Piston Ring installations for 2AZ-FE engines. * This Tech Tip contains the accepted installation method required for Scion vehicles.
ZE7_WEP_Customer — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DD: Toyota has updated the Customer Handling Reference Guide to include the expansion vehicles; please refer to TIS for the most current version. All previous versions of this document should be discarded. Please review this guide along with the previously provided FAQ to respond to customer inquiries. Laminated hard copies...
ZE7_WEP_Warranty — ENGINE
WPB: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. This Warranty Enhancement Program will be launched in two phases due to current part production capacity limitations. Initially, Toyota will inform owners that they may seek reimbursement consideration for previous repairs to address excessive oil consumption....
ZTW WEP — STRUCTURE
Scion has received some reports where the Back Dorr Garnish may loosen. In certain cases, continued usage of the loose garnish could result in breakage of the Back Door Garnish
SSB-0035-10 — SEATS
TOYOTA SCION: DRIVERS SEAT TRACK SLIDE LOCK WILL BE INOPERATIVE AFTER USING THE REAR SEAT USING THE SEAT SLIDE MEMORY LEVER. THIS IS CAUSED BY DEBRIS ENTERING THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY. *RM
S-SB-0031-09 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
SCION: SOME TC AND XD AND XB VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WITH MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE NOT SHIFTING FROM PARK T DRIVE, AND/OR OTHER ACCESSORIES BECOMING INOPERATIVE AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS COLD SOAKED IN SUB-FREEZING (BELOW 14%F [-10%C] AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. A NEWLY DESIGNED RELAY HAS BEEN MADE...
01807 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
INSTALLATION OF OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS DURING PDS. *KB
01907 — SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR MARINE TIE DOWN HOOK REMOVAL. *KB
02007 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TIRE PRESSURE WARNING VALVE/SENSOR ACTIVATION. *KB
02107 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
DCC FUSE INSTALLATION DURING PDS. *KB
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 SCION TC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SCION TC
- 2005 SCION TC — 203 complaints
- 2006 SCION TC — 196 complaints
- 2007 SCION TC — 140 complaints
- 2008 SCION TC (current)
- 2009 SCION TC — 72 complaints
- 2010 SCION TC — 24 complaints
- 2011 SCION TC — 35 complaints
- 2012 SCION TC — 12 complaints
- 2013 SCION TC — 12 complaints
Other SCION Models
- SCION XB — 1,284 total complaints
- SCION FR-S — 235 total complaints
- SCION XD — 167 total complaints
- SCION XA — 166 total complaints
- SCION IA — 39 total complaints
- SCION IQ — 35 total complaints
- SCION IM — 17 total complaints
- SCION SCION — 3 total complaints