2008 Scion TC Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,512miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Scion TC, 6% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,512 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“I got on the freeway driving to pick up my mom in the sunday morning around 6:50 am she works in lax driving on the 110 south freeway in los angeles,ca. This happen between manchester and century . …”
NHTSA complaint #10809817, filed 2015-12, 87,807 miles“There had been a big snowstorm the day prior. I was driving in the morning in very cold temperatures. The roads had been plowed but there was still slush on the highways. While driving on the highway, my brakes failed to stop the vehicle even though I was not driving at an incredibly fast speed. I was forced to pull over onto the side of the road and wait an hour for the temperatures to warm up. Since then, I have noticed that the brakes have a repeated tendency to not properly slow down the car in cold conditions (both rain and snow). …”
NHTSA complaint #10700827, filed 2015-03, 45,000 miles“My engine had to be replaced, but instead of getting a Scion they got a corolla engine, so now my car drinks too much gas. The brakes stopped being stop close to on the dime after they fixed the engine, and replaced the tires. When they changed the tires they used impact studs/bolts. Every time I use cruise control it goes faster a little no matter if it's up or down hill. I have to push down to slow it down.”
NHTSA complaint #11019843, filed 2017-08“The contact owns a 2008 Scion TC. Whenever he tried to stop his vehicle and depress the brake pedal it made a clicking noise and snapped back. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a representative inspected, test drove it and could feel the brakes click and snap back. He stated that there was no safety issue and the failure was normal on all vehicles. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 14,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10348846, filed 2010-08, 14,800 miles“The contact owns a 2008 toyota Scion TC. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the brakes became hesitant when applied and the contact stated that the ABS, vsc, air bag warning and brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the brake sensor would need to be replaced. In addition, the technician advised that the vehicle would not be safe to drive until the repairs were performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle began to exhibit an unusual burning odor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10384878, filed 2011-03, 48,025 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 8 | 40% |
| 2013 | 3 | 33% |
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2011 | 4 | 14% |
| 2010 | 3 | 15% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 | 8 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 Scion TC
23 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Scion TC
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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