2005 Scion TC Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 32%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Scion TC, 32% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving along government st, the streets downtown needs major repairs. But I didn't hit a bump in the road or nothing to cause my glass to break. I didn't even hear anything hit my glass I had the sunroof open with my little brother and dog in the car when glass begin to fall on us.”
NHTSA complaint #10619150, filed 2014-08, 145,600 miles“I love my Scion however I bought brand new from expressway toyota in dorchester ma in 2005 and with all the recalls I see on here I've only done one, and that the glass windshield. Every other time I go the dealer and tell them that there are recalls, they ignore me and say that there isn't . …”
NHTSA complaint #10499634, filed 2013-02, 117,000 miles“2005 Scion TC, sun roof exploded while driving at I-85 freeway. All windows and sunroof were closed when it happened. The shattered sunroof have a huge hole in middle front section of the sunroof and shattered all four sides. On daily driving, I noticed that the car structure flex too much, enough to produce popping sound. Toyota dealer initial assessment is not part of warranty or recall as of this date 11/05/2010.”
NHTSA complaint #10364206, filed 2010-11, 75,104 miles“I was driving on the highway at about 45mph when I heard a loud explosion. I immediately pulled over thinking a tire had blown and found that the moonroof glass had shattered. The glass was bowed upward in the center indicating it had broken due to stress. The windshield and the wind deflector did not break at all nor receive any damage. The glass was not impacted by any foreign object.”
NHTSA complaint #10251228, filed 2008-12, 82,000 miles“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 milesRelated recalls
- 05V483000Oct 18, 2005On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a glass wind deflector, the deflector, if impacted by a projectile, such as road debris, while driving with the…Covers: Scion TC 2005–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10131996Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10060821Dec 19, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10132141Oct 28, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
- 10060943Oct 28, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10132298Apr 2, 2013If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield. This…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | 23% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 22% |
| 2012 | 5 | 63% |
| 2011 | 6 | 21% |
| 2010 | 4 | 20% |
| 2009 | 6 | 10% |
| 2008 | 6 | 7% |
| 2007 | 22 | 19% |
| 2006 | 42 | 26% |
| 2005 | 50 | 32% |
Other parts of the 2005 Scion TC
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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Scion TC
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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