2008 Toyota Scion TC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Scion TC years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Toyota Scion TC. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Scion TC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 71%), typically at around 155,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Toyota 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 | 5 | 71% | 155,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Toyota Scion TC recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Toyota Scion TC.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Scion TC. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The engine consumed a quart of oil every 4.5 miles. Additionally, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The…
2008 Scion TC engine suffers from an engineering flaw with its Piston Rings, it suffers from excessive Oil Consumption. It started at 65k miles on the engine. Total disaster.
The contact owns a 2008 Scion TC. The contact stated that the trunk rubber seal had melted onto the bumper, causing the battery to drain and the electrical system to fail with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not…
Uses too much oil between oil change. 1quart low at 2000 miles. Should not burn this much oil. I have researched other vehicles having this same issue and this needs to be fixed. I checked Toyota website but it doesnât show a recall for this car and it is have an issue that needs to be corrected…
High oil consumtion
Other Toyota Scion TC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 Scion TC | 9 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Scion TC?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Toyota Scion TC?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Toyota Scion TC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Scion TC model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.