2012 Scion iQ Scion iQ 2012

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2012 Scion iQ repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (23%)

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2012 Scion iQ engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (67%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Scion iQ 2dr Hatch

94-horsepower 1.3L I4 CVT FWD

69000 mi

US $360
a mouse had chewed up a wire harness that finally broke and needed replaced 
115000 mi

US $428
Coil was replaced that fire the cylinders. Also replaced Spark Plugs while in there. 
32700 mi

US $295
Accelerator peddle sensor was replaced, after 2 failures. That, according to them was not the problem. They blamed the "limp home mode problem" on the Cruise Control after market unit that they had installed for me before I took delivery of the car. The answer...disconnect the $300 unit......that they assured me would work. BS! I declined that solution and as a result when the limp home mode is selected by the computer, I pull over, shut down the engine, restart, blip the throttle and if the engine races, ignore the warning lights and drive away. A little inconvenient but not a disaster. I am however disappointed in Toyota for their lack of understanding and their total lying about the problem. 
28000 mi

US $145
Replace oxygen sensor 
114997 mi

US $50
Ignition Coils were replaced. Only had a problem on one cylinder, and it could have been a plug, but these Toyota coils have a tendency to eventually fail. I replaced all coils with new aftermarket ones. 
7120 mi carbon deposits in cylinder causing misfire, they were cleaned out. also a cover was added to protect wiring under the passenger seat. 

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2012 Scion iQ Engine Problems

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