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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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Scion tC transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (15%)

$1000 - $2499 (23%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 13 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

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 

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2011 Scion tC 2dr Hatch

180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

87000 mi

US $900
CV boot leaking. Both CV boots replaced under ToyotaCare extended 100k warranty. 

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2011 Scion tC 2dr Hatch

180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

55000 mi

US $2000
Manual Transmission Replacement 

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2007 Scion tC 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

185100 mi

US $195
Clutch. Shock load spring failure. Actual friction surface would have lasted the life of the vehicle based on wear. 
93000 mi

US $45
Changed transmission fluid. Difficult for car to shift from 2nd to 3rd. 
61000 mi whine from drivetrain when under load; started to notice around 50k miles; told that this is a normal symptom of scion/toyota manual transmissions. 

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2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

100000 mi

US $700
CV axle replaced. Tires replaced. 

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2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

89000 mi

US $950
The transmission line had leaks. 

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2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

178300 mi

US $2500
5th gear syncro replaced. 
196120 mi

C $45
clutch master cylinder leaking, replaced . 
198400 mi

C $500
clutch master cylinder rod bent,when pressing clutch the gear wont engaged.replaced new master cylinder from dealer 
72000 mi

US $4200
broken supercharger mount on compressor side and compressor bearings siezed 
95000 mi

US $1500
Needed new CV joint, rubber housing had disappeared so joint dried out and died.  

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Scion tC Transmission Problems

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