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2009 Scion tC repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (57%)

Other (0%)

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2009 Scion tC repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Scion tC 2dr Hatch

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Scion tC in New York, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

90000 mi
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Scion tC in Oregon, United States
- Apr 2014
Jan 2010

31000 mi
Hatch door handle broke after a very cold period (down to 8F). No recall on handle at the time but dealer repaired at no cost to us. A couple of months later Toyota released a TSB for this exact problem. 
Jan 2013

88000 mi

US $102
Third brake light died. Purchased new part from dealer and installed myself. Cost is so high because it's an LED, because they last so much longer. 
Apr 2014

110180 mi

US $125
Replaced water pump. Original pump had a slow leak at the weep hole. Replaced with OEM Toyota part. 

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2009 Scion tC 2dr Hatch

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Scion tC in Illinois, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018

123000 mi
Oil consumption 
Scion tC in California, United States
- Apr 2010
Apr 2010

23000 mi
Body needs welding because of rattling, it took two days to fix the rattling noise in the back The upholstery of the sunroof is ripping off still under warranty so they are going to fix it but it takes away to get the part and they are going to replace the whole upholstry  

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2009 Scion tC Repair Histories

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