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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
25000 mi
Sunroof doesn't close completely- leading to wind noise- T.S.B. issued
35604 mi
Hood seal deformed, creating wind noise. Hatch struts weak. Both replaced under warranty.
5000 mi
moon roof rattles. came out of the track.
6000 mi
interior trim panel on hatch fell off. was missing both attachment pins.
4000 mi
Free rattle repair in driver door.
118000 mi
US $112
Lower splash shield and bumper retainer snaps failed causing sagging bumper and scraping at high speeds. Simple, inexpensive repair caused by previous owner not installing bumper correctly. First repair ever done since owning the car.
119000 mi
Passenger vanity mirror / sun visor broke the internal spring that keeps it sprung closed. I think its repairable, otherwise buying a junkyard replacement
19600 mi
Moonroof intermittently not closing properly. Electrical system reset, tracks lubricated.
22600 mi
Rattle in hatch (common complaint among tC owners). Cushions installed at dealership, noise is eliminated. Side airbag sensor recall preformed per Toyota.
129000 mi
Rust on driver's rear quarter not due to collision, road damage, or other incidentals. Spot rust in paint chips on A pillars from road debris strikes.
To open hatch you press a bar just above the license plate to release the latch then lift up. The part you lift is cheap plastic. I have seen these broken on several tC's. Bought part online that has better steel reinforcement.
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