| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2005 Scion tC repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (1%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 76 repairs.
2005 Scion tC body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (77%)
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. |
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 180000 mi US $75 |
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. |
| 80000 mi US $180 |
Plastic hatch handle piece broke off. |
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