Scion IM Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Scion IM (2016–2016) that have at least 5 complaints. 2016 has the most, with 12. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (5 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All IM 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.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 12 | 32,000 | 1 | 76 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain5 33%
- Body and structure2 13%
- Other or unknown2 13%
- Electrical system2 13%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 6.7%
- Steering1 6.7%
- Seats1 6.7%
- Engine1 6.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2016: “This car has the worst backseat headrest. They're too high and talk and obstruct the rear window when driving. Creates a terrible blindspot on both sides of the back window. Actually got into a car accident in a parking lot pulling out of my spot. Since I did not have the clear visibility the driver behind me pulled out and I couldn't react in time.”
NHTSA complaint #11078616, filed 2018-03, 21,000 milesOther Scion models
1,044 complaintsScion TC
693 complaintsScion FR-S
198 complaintsScion XA
125 complaintsScion XD
107 complaintsScion IA
23 complaintsScion IQ
22 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology