| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Expensive Scion tC repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (36%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 14 repairs.
Scion tC repair cost distribution
$2500+ (36%)
$1000 - $2499 (64%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
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.
2012 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 99200 mi C $500 |
slipping clutch. changed clutch kit |
| 99820 mi C $1000 |
EB60 transmission is famous for Input shaft bearing failure. there is a tsb for this. noise was evident so got it replaced |
2011 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 55000 mi US $2000 |
Manual Transmission Replacement |
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 56000 mi US $1000 |
TRD shocks went after 50K miles, replaced with KYB front shocks, rear KYB shocks didn't fit the car, mechanic need to search for proper set that will fit the car. |
| 82200 mi US $120 |
rear sway bar fatigue and failed |
| 97000 mi US $150 |
New headlight bulb lasted only a month. Traced problem to bad headlamp socket. Replaced socket along with bulb. |
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 130000 mi US $1100 |
water pump needed to be replaced |
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. |
| 178300 mi US $2500 |
5th gear syncro replaced. |
| 233600 mi US $700 |
Both front springs broken. Replace shock/spring assembly. |
| 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 |
| 72000 mi US $4200 |
broken supercharger mount on compressor side and compressor bearings siezed |
| 122000 mi US $116 |
replaced rear bushings due to wear |
| 142800 mi US $1187 |
replaced all 4 struts and steering linkage. performed alignment. |
| 158000 mi US $300 |
new front brake pads, rotors and calipers. previous set lasted 57k. also replaced brake fluid for entire system. |
| 77000 mi US $100 |
Fuel cap seal no longer good, needed a new fuel cap. |
| 95000 mi US $1500 |
Needed new CV joint, rubber housing had disappeared so joint dried out and died. Also needed new rotors, calipers, system bleed, pads. Rims bent (thanks Baltimore potholes). Windscreen cracked out of nowhere in very high heat. |
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 |
| 169000 mi US $400 |
Alternator needed to get replaced. |
| 205000 mi US $1700 |
Water pump / power steering pump / power steering resevoir / all belts replaced. |
| 212000 mi US $450 |
Shocks and struts needed replacement. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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