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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%)
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Chart based on 209 repairs.
Scion tC suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 83000 mi US $700 |
Mechanic says the shocks are leaking and need to be replaced also. |
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 82000 mi US $150 |
Replaced driver side front strut. Old strut collapased and was leaking oil. |
| 38300 mi US $800 |
4 new struts and rear sway bar bushings. i dont even blame the car i blame the horrible state of pittsburghs roads |
2007 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 115000 mi US $222 |
Wheel bearings. Both fronts went basically at the same time. Both bearing races bad on the passenger side, one race bad on driver side. |
| 139000 mi US $18 |
Rear sway bar bushings developed an ugly clunking. Replaced. |
| 158400 mi US $198 |
Front strut replacement |
| 178700 mi US $131 |
Rear strut replacement |
| 197000 mi US $48 |
Bad ball joint. Relatively simple repair, if it were not for eight rusty Wisconsin winters |
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 77000 mi US $600 |
Blown Right Rear Shock |
| 100000 mi US $700 |
Struts replaced |
| 120000 mi US $240 |
Front Struts Replaced |
| 61000 mi | Right rear wheel bearing. |
| 116500 mi US $18 |
Replaced rear sway bar bushings. They were causing an annoying rattle |
| 84500 mi US $200 |
Front left wheel bearing started to make noise, front right may also need replacing soon. |
| 86000 mi US $50 |
Finally repaired front left wheel bearing. |
| 102000 mi US $68 |
Replaced front right wheel bearing. Repaired myself. |
| 57000 mi | Excess suspension noise from rear end when going over bumps, full suspension components check determined it's characteristics of TRD sports suspension and sway bars. |
| 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 |
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 127000 mi US $485 |
All four struts were worn out and required replacing in order to get a good alignment |
| 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. |
| 233600 mi US $700 |
Both front springs broken. Replace shock/spring assembly. |
| 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. |
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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