2005 Scion tC Problems and Repair Histories
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Scion tC Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Scion tC | 19 tCs, 8.2 months of data per tC, average 127700 miles Small sample size. Join or 19 tCs, 8.2 months of data per tC, average 127700 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Scion tC in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 95000 | 4500 | Engine was clacking loudly. Cylinders had scoring and ceased bearings. |
| Scion tC in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 127000 | 300 | one of the hoses connecting the fuel intake to the gas tank cracked, leaking fuel. |
| Dec | 2012 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Scion tC in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 148800 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 150660 | 180 | Replace new cover gasket and seal for leak |
| Mar | 2013 | 170500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Scion tC in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 170000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 178700 | 2500 | 5th gear syncro replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 189000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Scion tC in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2005 | 0 | moon roof rattles. came out of the track. | |
| May | 2005 | 0 | interior trim panel on hatch fell off. was missing both attachment pins. | |
| Jul | 2006 | 15 | cracked radiator cap | |
| Nov | 2006 | 600 | cracked radiator cap and leaking radiator caused by broken cap plugging the radiator overflow | |
| Jul | 2007 | 4200 | broken supercharger mount on pulley side | |
| Aug | 2007 | 600 | cracked a 2nd radiator | |
| May | 2008 | 4200 | broken supercharger mount on compressor side and compressor bearings siezed | |
| Scion tC in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | Free rattle repair in driver door. | |
| Scion tC in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | Hood seal deformed, creating wind noise. Hatch struts weak. Both replaced under warranty. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Scion tC in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 0 | Sunroof doesn't close completely- leading to wind noise- T.S.B. issued | |
| Scion tC in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 49000 | 350 | Right caliper found to be frozen. Caliper replaced, front rotors and pads replaced |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Scion tC in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 119000 | 0 | Passenger vanity mirror / sun visor broke the internal spring that keeps it sprung closed. I think its repairable, otherwise buying a junkyard replacement |
| Mar | 2013 | 127000 | 485 | All four struts were worn out and required replacing in order to get a good alignment |
| Scion tC in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 86700 | 300 | Brakes rusted because not being driven often enough. |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Scion tC in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 131000 | 80 | Caliper sliders seized up on front passenger side. Bought replacement semi-loaded caliper for $80 at local shop. Took about 5 minutes to replace and 10 minutes to bleed. All said and done it was $80 and 30 minutes after cleaning up |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Scion tC in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 77000 | 20 | OEM accessory rear sway bar bushings wore out. Problem easily resolved. |
| Aug | 2011 | 84500 | 250 | While at Scion dealership for a routine oil change, mechanic discovered that the vehicle's original water pump was leaking (yet still functioning). I elected to order parts myself (online), and have it replaced by an independent mechanic. |
| Feb | 2012 | 93000 | 150 | Front & rear brake pads were replaced. |
| Aug | 2012 | 101000 | 300 | Both front wheel bearings replaced. TRD rear sway bar bushings worn out (again). Have decided to put OEM sway bar back on with polyurethane bushings. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Scion tC in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2005 | 0 | Autodimming mirror not working. Replaced under warranty. Has worked since. | |
| Dec | 2005 | 0 | Driver's side door switch/controls not functioning. Replaced free of charge after inspection. | |
| Jul | 2006 | 0 | Moonroof intermittently not closing properly. Electrical system reset, tracks lubricated. | |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | Rattle in hatch (common complaint among tC owners). Cushions installed at dealership, noise is eliminated. Side airbag sensor recall preformed per Toyota. | |
| Oct | 2010 | 49700 | 150 | Hood latch would not release; corroded beyond repair. Component replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Scion tC in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 98700 | 812 | New struts, almost 100,000 miles on originals, started feeling floaty at speed so replaced with new struts on special from National Tire and Battery. |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Scion tC in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 77000 | 100 | Fuel cap seal no longer good, needed a new fuel cap. |
| Apr | 2011 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Scion tC in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 123000 | 100 | Check Engine light came on, determined to be primary catalytic converter performing below threshold |
| Jan | 2009 | 126000 | 0 | Had to replace worn shocks and struts |
| Dec | 2009 | 169000 | 400 | Alternator needed to get replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 205000 | 1700 | Water pump / power steering pump / power steering resevoir / all belts replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 212000 | 450 | Shocks and struts needed replacement. |
| Sep | 2012 | 225000 | 100 | Engine motor mount required replacement. Torn rubber insert. |
| Mar | 2013 | 228000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Scion tC in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 60 | A/C wasn't cooling effectively. Ended up it was overcharged, triggering the safety switch and disabling the compressor from engaging. A simple recovery of some R134a refrigerant and the A/C is back to being very cold. | |
| Scion tC in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 33000 | 770 | Needed new alternator and belt |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Scion tC in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 59000 | 395 | Steering wheel started shaking. Diagnosed with a leak in the strut, a bad caliper. Replaced front right strut, both frnt calipers & brakes sheared rotors. mostly covered under extended warranty which paid $600 my portion includes deductible. |
| Scion tC in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 101000 | 350 | Replaced noisy/failing alternator with aftermarket alternator |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Scion tC in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 59000 | 10 | Gas cap needed to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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