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Electrical systemPart report

2005 Scion TC Electrical system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 155 total for the year
Median mileage
93,498miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Scion TC, 2% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,498 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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 owned a 2005 Scion TC. When the contact entered the vehicle, she noticed a flickering light and smoke coming from the console. The contact stated that the console and roof of the vehicle were melted. The fire department was called and determined that there was an electrical fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not towed or taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The insurance company declared the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11154366, filed 2018-11, 172,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 toyota Scion TC. The contact stated that the speedometer, seat belts, and air bag cover have failures. The speedometer does not work when the vehicle is in motion. The driver's side seat belt latch was not working properly and was repaired. Currently, the passenger side seat belt is experiencing difficulty disconnecting from the latch. The dealer stated that the e clip failed in the air bag cover. The cover was repaired, which only lasted a few months before failing again. The vehicle has been at the dealer approximately four times for these failures. …”

NHTSA complaint #10256526, filed 2009-01, 14,997 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201529%
2014420%
2012113%
201113%
200923%
200845%
200733%
200685%
200532%

Other parts of the 2005 Scion TC

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
50 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTires
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Scion TC

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology