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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (9%)

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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

176660 mi

C $350
replaced driver side wheel bearing power steering leaking, replaced with a rebuilt one 
186480 mi

C $359
Powe steering leaking oil 
122000 mi

US $116
replaced rear bushings due to wear 
142800 mi

US $1187
replaced all 4 struts and steering linkage. performed alignment. 
233600 mi

US $700
Both front springs broken. Replace shock/spring assembly. 
98500 mi

US $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. 
77000 mi

US $20
OEM accessory rear sway bar bushings wore out. Problem easily resolved.  
101000 mi

US $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. 
127000 mi

US $485
All four struts were worn out and required replacing in order to get a good alignment 

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2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

126000 mi Had to replace worn shocks and struts 
205000 mi

US $1700
Water pump / power steering pump / power steering resevoir / all belts replaced. 
212000 mi

US $450
Shocks and struts needed replacement. 

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2005 Scion tC Suspension Problems

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