| 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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 11 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
| 125500 mi US $140 |
Alternator |
| 2000 mi | Autodimming mirror not working. Replaced under warranty. Has worked since. |
| 13000 mi | Driver's side door switch/controls not functioning. Replaced free of charge after inspection. |
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 175000 mi US $80 |
The key is integrated with the remote door buttons. The key is just a shaft, with a very flimsy plastic piece that connects the shaft to the chip that enables you to start the car. Two of these broke and the dealer wanted $275 for the key and programming. Black eye on an otherwise great car. |
| 68000 mi US $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. |
| 110000 mi US $1155 |
Alternator had gone bad, and was replaced. Battery was completely drained as a result and had to be replaced as well. |
| 33000 mi US $770 |
Needed new alternator and belt |
| 169000 mi US $400 |
Alternator needed to get replaced. |
| 248000 mi | 1st crank doesnt always turn over engine. |
| 255000 mi | Had to re-pressurize and refill. Shop believes there may be a leak (just refilled last year). Will return in 2 weeks for checkup. |
| 101000 mi US $350 |
Replaced noisy/failing alternator with aftermarket alternator |
See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Scion models.
