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Scion tC repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 209 repairs.
Scion tC engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 99000 mi US $48 |
Exhaust pipe heat shield was reattached. Two of 4 mounting points had broken and the heat shield was banging on the exhaust pipe. |
2012 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 99200 mi C $500 |
slipping clutch. changed clutch kit |
2011 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 87000 mi US $900 |
Valve cover gasket began leaking. Replaced under extended ToyotaCare 100k warranty. |
2009 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 110180 mi US $125 |
Replaced water pump. Original pump had a slow leak at the weep hole. Replaced with OEM Toyota part. |
2009 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 123000 mi | Oil consumption |
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 124700 mi | Excessive oil consumption; piston rings replaced |
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 38000 mi US $12 |
check engine light cam on p0441 and po0445 error code. replaced gas cap and reset computer |
| 71000 mi | oil consumption test. burns .5 quart per 1000 miles |
| 33000 mi | During routine inspection, discovered small coolant leak caused by water pump shaft seal loss of resilience. Replaced water pump assembly under warranty. |
2007 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 36000 mi | Seal on water pump was leaking. |
| 113000 mi US $400 |
The engine experienced a non-typical failure. I was told that the valves failed in the head, causing for the engine to starve itself of oil. This eventually lead to a knock on the lower end and a ticking on the head. $100 deductible on ext warranty. Clutch Plate. While having the engine replaced under warranty, the vehicle was due for a new plate. |
| 93500 mi | Oil consumption test. No problem was found.. |
2007 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 86000 mi US $90 |
Water pump was starting to leak and had it replaced. |
2006 Scion tC
Engine not specified
| 156000 mi US $300 |
Engine light turned on and kept reading an emission leak. After replacing parts, it still says the same thing. Not sure what's going on, but car runs fine. |
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 135000 mi US $350 |
The hydraulic tensioner for the fan belt started going bad. It was leaking small amounts of fluid, and the belt was squealing. The tensioner was replaced. |
| 54500 mi US $300 |
I have the supercharged version of the Scion tC and it repeatedly kills catalytic converters and o2 sensors. |
| 57500 mi | Primary catalytic converter failed. This is the fourth time it has been replaced. |
| 150200 mi | Dropped the car off at a dealership for an alignment, when I picked it up after hours the check engine light was on. Brought it to O'Reillys read all sorts of sensor codes including ecu error. Cleared the codes and have driven 2k+ miles fine |
| 160000 mi US $1650 |
Clutch replacement. Lots of rusty bolts due to Midwest miles. They broke an engine mount and a few other bolts. I paid an extra ~$400 for the broken parts and they covered the extra labor. I was provided a fleet vehicle free of charge during the rental. |
| 69300 mi | The water pump had cracked and was leaking and making a very loud noise. |
| 76000 mi US $300 |
O2 sensor was "stuck in lean position" or so the error code indicated. It was first replaced with an aftermarket O2 sensor and the check engine light came back on. Problem solved with a "certified Toyota" O2 sensor |
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 163000 mi US $650 |
Replaced failed crank position sensor |
| 72000 mi US $318 |
Engine check light was on so Replaced oxygen sensor. problem solved. |
| 38000 mi | Had a loud rattling noise coming from the front of the engine. The water pump needed to be replaced and was covered by the powertrain warranty |
| 89000 mi US $950 |
The oil pan had leaks. |
| 130000 mi US $1100 |
water pump needed to be replaced |
| 117000 mi | This car ran good until I smelled gas. Head bolts stripped. Apparently Toyota knows about this and has done nothing. They did fix on camry but not tc. |
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 127000 mi US $300 |
one of the hoses connecting the fuel intake to the gas tank cracked, leaking fuel. |
| 112000 mi US $697 |
charcoal canister pressurization system failed, needed replacement |
| 95000 mi US $4500 |
Engine was clacking loudly. Cylinders had scoring and ceased bearings. |
| 215200 mi US $30 |
Replaced bad coolant temperature sensor myself. Not being a mechanic the diagnosis took a couple of hours. |
| 125500 mi US $140 |
Water pump |
| 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 |
| 77000 mi US $100 |
Fuel cap seal no longer good, needed a new fuel cap. |
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. |
| 58800 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. |
| 93000 mi | Oil pan stripped on previous visit Water pump leaking |
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