2012 Scion IQ Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Scion IQ, 6% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,500 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.
“The contact owns a 2012 Scion IQ. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH over a road bump, the contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering system was not stable. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the dealer performed a front end alignment. The failure was not corrected. The contact continued to lose control of the vehicle after driving over a road bump. The contact called the manufacturer. The manufacturer sent a representative to further examine the vehicle. The failure mileage was 1,500. …”
NHTSA complaint #10502115, filed 2013-03, 1,500 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
| 2012 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2012 Scion IQ
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Scion IQ
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.
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