2005 Scion TC Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,522miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Scion TC, 3% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,522 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.
“I have had numerous problems with my 2005 Scion TC since purchase on 7/16/2004. The day after purchase the front tire was sitting on the rim. Terrible problems with scratches it seems as though you look at it and it scratches and the paint is peeling and bubbling all over, the power lock button fell inside the door within the 1st week I had the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10134924, filed 2005-08, 45 miles“I have a 2005 Scion TC that I purchase brand new from the factory. Recently I had my handle latch broken from normal use. I lifted it like you would normally do and it just snapped (broke). I then realized that it was framed or made with thin plastic that wouldn't last long on the car itself because if you apply normal pressure by opening it, the handle is not made to handle such pressure by the weight of the truck and glass. It's a hatch back. I notice numerous complaints from other Scion TC owners on several blogs and websites. …”
NHTSA complaint #10284239, filed 2009-09, 51,000 miles“During cold weather, the latch on the trunk of a 2005 Scion TC won't stay closed, keeping the hatch opened until it warms up, then it will close, but if it's cold outside it will stay opened.”
NHTSA complaint #10370314, filed 2010-12“Purchased 2005 Scion TC new on 12/29/2004 have had several problems with interior trim and paint. Then last june (2009) when opening the trunk (hatch back) the latch plate came off the car in my hand hanging by a cord. This plate is made of very thin plastic and attached to the car with thin plastic clips. The clips are not strong enough to with stand the constant use and amount of upward pressure it takes to raise the hatch. In december 2009 the lever on the drivers seat back to move the seat forward to allow passengers in the back stuck and wouldn't move. …”
NHTSA complaint #10327599, filed 2010-04Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Scion TC
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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