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2011 Scion tC repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (50%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 12 repairs.
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2011 Scion tC repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (70%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Scion tC 2dr Hatch

180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Scion tC in California, United States
Nov 2020 - Dec 2021
Dec 2021

83000 mi

US $700
had to replace all brake pads, all rotors.  Mechanic says the shocks are leaking and need to be replaced also. 
Scion tC in Maryland, United States
Jun 2016 - Sep 2017
Apr 2016

87000 mi

US $900
CV boot leaking. Both CV boots replaced under ToyotaCare extended 100k warranty. Valve cover gasket began leaking. Replaced under extended ToyotaCare 100k warranty. 

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2011 Scion tC 2dr Hatch

180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Scion tC in Hawaii, United States
- Mar 2012
Feb 2011

3000 mi
Moon roof makes clicking noise every 5 seconds. Louder than wind noise and stereo. Tech kept the car for 2 days but nothing was done. Two weeks later, took the car there and showed the noise to tech. Next appointment is end of April. 
Apr 2011

4700 mi
Took it in for the same moon roof noise. Left the car for 2 days and nothing was done again. The noise is there everyday to & from work but they just say the noise isn't there. The moon roof started to rattle too recently. 
May 2011

5500 mi
I found a broken part on the moon roof rail of the passenger side. They replaced the whole rail because the broken part is a part of the rail. The noise is gone, but it sucks that "I" had to find the problem rather than them to get it fixed 
Sep 2011

7000 mi
Noise was still there. Brought the car in. Prove the existence of the noise to the service manager. Dealer kept the car over a month trying to fix it. They were not able to fix it and gave up on fixing it. Dealer won't do anything more. 
Nov 2011

8000 mi
In case anyone is interested, I uploaded the video of the roof noise on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mQGLz1RLuE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVo7Uq3Zxtw 
Mar 2012

10500 mi
The dealer was not able to fix the problem. They bought the car back. 
Scion tC in Maryland, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

54000 mi

US $50
AC Blower stopped spinning. Replacement blower resolved problem. 
Aug 2016

55000 mi

US $2000
Manual Transmission Replacement 

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