Scion TC Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Scion TC across 11 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (47). The words owners use most often: “wind deflector” (23% of reports).
- 132visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 74%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Wind deflector: mentioned in 31 of 132 complaints (23%)
- Sun roof: mentioned in 25 of 132 complaints (19%)
- Heard loud: mentioned in 20 of 132 complaints (15%)
- Sunroof shattered: mentioned in 17 of 132 complaints (13%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 112 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 132 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 9 an injury.
Scion TC visibility complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Model years: 2005, 2006
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a glass wind deflector, the deflector, if impacted by a projectile, such as road debris, while driving with the wind deflector in the upward-tilted position at highways speeds, may shatter and separate from the frame.
Risk: Pieces of the wind deflector glass may separate from the frame and fall upon the vehicle occupants causing driver distraction and/or injury.
Fix: Dealers will install a protective laminate to the wind deflector to prevent pieces of glass from separating from the wind deflector frame. The recall began october 27, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-866-707-2466.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 scion tc. The contact stated that while parked and seated in the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal sound like a shattered glass. The contact exited the vehicle and became aware that the center sun roof glass had shattered. The contact stated that the sun roof had…
I was driving on 60 freeway when my sunroof window exploded/shattered. I'm doing some research and its happening on this make and model frequently. I went to toyota and talked to them regarding if there is recall about it because looks like its a manufacturer defect. I ended up paying for it via my…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SCION TC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. PRIORITY TOYOTA CHESAPEAKE (1800 GREENBRIER PKWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320, [redacted]) WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE SUN ROOF BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO LEITH TOYOTA (8005 CAPITAL BLVD, RALEIGH, NC 27616, [redacted]) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BU THE RESULTS WERE NOT DISCLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 scion tc. While driving approximately 65 mph, the sun roof exploded and the glass shattered without impact or warning. There were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Scion TCs have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 132 owner complaints about visibility for the Scion TC. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Scion TC visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Scion TC?
The most frequent phrase is “wind deflector”, in 31 of 132 complaints, followed by “sun roof” (25).
Other Scion TC problems
- Structure problems (114)
- Engine problems (105)
See all Scion TC problems.