2008 TOYOTA SCION TC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 TOYOTA SCION TC
The 2008 TOYOTA SCION TC has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (5 complaints), Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 TOYOTA SCION TC
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 TOYOTA SCION TC. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 TOYOTA SCION TC
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 TOYOTA SCION TC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Scion TC. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The engine consumed a quart of oil every 4.5 miles. Additionally, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that oil was leaking into the piston rings. The contact stated that an unknown code illuminated for the catalytic converter. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
2008 Scion TC engine suffers from an engineering flaw with its Piston Rings, it suffers from excessive Oil Consumption. It started at 65k miles on the engine. Total disaster.
The contact owns a 2008 Scion TC. The contact stated that the trunk rubber seal had melted onto the bumper, causing the battery to drain and the electrical system to fail with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Scion TC. The contact stated that the trunk rubber seal had melted onto the bumper, causing the battery to drain and the electrical system to fail with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
Uses too much oil between oil change. 1quart low at 2000 miles. Should not burn this much oil. I have researched other vehicles having this same issue and this needs to be fixed. I checked Toyota website but it doesn’t show a recall for this car and it is have an issue that needs to be corrected. I scheduled an appointment for Jan 8th and hope they can get it fixed. But after reading what others have experienced for the same reason it will be more money out of my pocket due to Toyota not following through with their manufacturing mistakes. We shall see I guess.
Safety Rating for the 2008 TOYOTA SCION TC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 TOYOTA SCION TC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 TOYOTA SCION TC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 TOYOTA SCION TC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA SCION TC
- 2004 TOYOTA SCION TC — 0 complaints
- 2007 TOYOTA SCION TC — 13 complaints
- 2008 TOYOTA SCION TC (current)
- 2011 TOYOTA SCION TC — 0 complaints
- 2012 TOYOTA SCION TC — 0 complaints
- 2013 TOYOTA SCION TC — 0 complaints
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