2016 Scion IA Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Scion IA, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,100 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission whine after used car purchase with 91k miles. Took it to toyota of greenville for diagnostic. Needed a new transmission. Took the car back to ralph hayes toyota of anderson whew I purchased and they replaced the transmission. Since then there has been a transmission grinding and severe vibration while in drive or reverse. I called toyota customer service and asked for a buy back. They declined. I also complained about the dealership and their lack of caring and understanding. Toyota corporate does not care. …”
NHTSA complaint #11290769, filed 2019-12, 91,000 miles“2016 Scion IA. Brakes make loud noise when applied after cold start or long period of time engine is off. Noise disappears after 3-5 brake attempts and briefly shows up again afterwards. This issue has been happening for the last 6 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11139369, filed 2018-10, 1 miles“Brakes make loud noise when applied after cold start or long period of time engine is off. Noise disappears after 2-3 brake attempts and briefly shows up again afterwards.”
NHTSA complaint #11102895, filed 2018-06, 28,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10163730Jul 31, 2019TSB: Some 2016 model year iA vehicles may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise from the rear during brake applications. The cause of this condition is insufficient amount of grease on…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2016 Scion IA
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Scion IA
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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