2016 Scion IA Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other IA years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Scion IA. The most reported problem area is engine (8 complaints, 35%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Scion IA problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 35% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 30% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 26% | 69,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 22% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 17% | 16,100 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 13% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 13% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 22,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Scion IA recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Scion IA.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Very poorly wired and wires are spliced together which I a fire hazard
Was getting off work. Started car and Engine system malfunction light, DSC malfunction light, TPMS System Malfunction light, Auto transmission malfunction light, and SCBS malfunction light all turned on. Car was not currently in motion when lights went on. Was in parking lot. Turned car off, and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 scion ia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, they crashed into a wild horse. The contact stated that no air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed and a police report was filed. The contact sustained no injuries and no medical attention was needed…
My car has under 60,000 miles, i bought it with about 28,000 on it and it has had intermittent issues with the display. I went to dealership, who said the whole infotainment system needs replaced, which is about $1200 with parts and labor. It has been doing this with less than 30,000 miles on the…
The vehicle will intermittently shut itself off in the road for no apparent reason. The check engine light and battery light will display on the dash. However, when i put the car back in park and restart the engine there are no indicator lights on and no check engine light whatsoever. This car has…
Other Scion IA years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 23 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Scion IA?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Scion IA?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Scion IA a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other IA model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.