| 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%)
Chart based on 76 repairs.
2005 Scion tC engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 22 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
| 95000 mi US $4500 |
Engine was clacking loudly. Cylinders had scoring and ceased bearings. |
| 125500 mi US $140 |
Water pump |
| 215200 mi US $30 |
Replaced bad coolant temperature sensor myself. Not being a mechanic the diagnosis took a couple of hours. |
| 30000 mi US $15 |
cracked radiator cap |
| 36000 mi US $600 |
cracked radiator cap and leaking radiator caused by broken cap plugging the radiator overflow |
| 45000 mi US $4200 |
broken supercharger mount on pulley side |
| 52000 mi US $600 |
cracked a 2nd radiator |
| 150660 mi C $180 |
Replace new cover gasket and seal for leak |
| 175460 mi C $780 |
clutch needs to be replace front engine mount broken |
| 127000 mi US $300 |
one of the hoses connecting the fuel intake to the gas tank cracked, leaking fuel. |
| 133000 mi US $697 |
charcoal canister pressurization system failed, needed replacement |
| 77000 mi US $100 |
Fuel cap seal no longer good, needed a new fuel cap. |
| 84300 mi US $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. |
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 123000 mi US $100 |
Check Engine light came on, determined to be primary catalytic converter performing below threshold |
| 225000 mi US $100 |
Engine motor mount required replacement. Torn rubber insert. |
| 231000 mi US $300 |
Engine oil pan was leaking |
| 251500 mi US $450 |
Check Engine Light came on...was found to be bad MAF sensor |
| 295000 mi US $120 |
Had to replace drive belt (serpentine belt) due to normal wear. |
| 93000 mi | Oil pan stripped on previous visit Water pump leaking |
| 58000 mi US $10 |
Gas cap needed to be replaced. |
| 125000 mi US $750 |
small evap leak. repair took one day and cost 750 bucks. car wouldn't pass smog without fix |
| 134500 mi US $50 |
thermostat stuck open causing engine to run cold and CEL thrown. bought new thermostat from dealer, new gasket and some new coolant to top off what was lost in process. |
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