2008 Scion TC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other TC years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Scion TC. That ranks 4th out of 12 TC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (23 complaints, 27%), typically at around 116,000 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 86owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Scion TC 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 | 23 | 27% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 22 | 26% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 12% | 30,002 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 9% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 6% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 6% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 5% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 5% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% | 94,404 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3% | 66,404 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 46,918 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 31,413 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 406 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 61 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 147,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Scion TC recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Risk: Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
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.
Burning oil bad
Sunroof / moonroof explosion. Driving 50 mph on freeway and what sounded like a gun shot was my moonroof exploding. Nothing hit the vehicle, it just exploded on its own.
Engine consumes too much oil . Have to refill the oil in my engine about two times in between oil changes.
2008 - scion - toyota - burning oil, burning a quart of oil in less than every 800 miles. Car is up to date with all maintenance. Mechanic referred us to dealership. Toyota issued a tsb - 'some 2006 ' 2011 model year vehicles equipped with the 2az-fe engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 scion tc. The contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of oil, even between oil changes. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who stated that there was an unknown safety campaign that expired in june of 2015. The contact stated that he…
Other Scion TC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 TC | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 TC | 22 | 2 |
| 2014 TC | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 TC | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 TC | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 TC | 29 | 0 |
| 2010 TC | 20 | 2 |
| 2009 TC | 60 | 3 |
| 2008 | 86 | 3 |
| 2007 TC | 117 | 2 |
| 2006 TC | 161 | 5 |
| 2005 TC | 155 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Scion TC?
Owners most often report engine, structure, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Scion TC?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Scion TC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other TC model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.