2005 Scion tC Scion tC 2005

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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%)

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2005 Scion tC brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (20%)

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2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

179180 mi

C $65
rear left caliper seized, have the caliper rebuilt. drain brake fluid and replace with a fresh one 
158000 mi

US $300
new front brake pads, rotors and calipers. previous set lasted 57k. also replaced brake fluid for entire system. 
202000 mi

US $120
Replaced brake master cylinder. 
203000 mi

US $100
Replaced all brake pads, rear rotors. Fixed frozen rear caliper sliders. 
95000 mi

US $1500
Also needed new rotors, calipers, system bleed, pads. Rims bent (thanks Baltimore potholes). Windscreen cracked out of nowhere in very high heat. 
49000 mi

US $350
Right caliper found to be frozen. Caliper replaced, front rotors and pads replaced 
131000 mi

US $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 
204000 mi

US $500
ABS unit replacement due to cross wire jumpstart a month earlier. 

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2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

122000 mi

US $600
Replaced rear rotors, rear brake pads, and rear calipers. 
59000 mi

US $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. 

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2005 Scion tC Brake Problems

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