Scion IA Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Scion IA (2016–2016) that have at least 5 complaints. 2016 has the most, with 23. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (8 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All IA model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Engine8 22%
• Electrical system7 19%
• Air bags6 16%
• Transmission and drivetrain5 14%
• Brakes4 11%
• Vehicle speed control3 8.1%
• Other or unknown3 8.1%
• Wheels1 2.7%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

Other Scion models

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