2008 Scion TC Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 27%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Scion TC, 27% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Excessive oil consumption and this is the second engine that has blown in my car. The first problem was when the pistons blew up my engine and now here we go again with the pistons in the second motor. I called Scion customer service and spoke with camille and she basically told me I am stuck with this bad motor that I just had put in on april 7, 2017.”
NHTSA complaint #11119925, filed 2018-08, 190,000 miles“Car was tested for the oil consumption test they were doing and it supposedly passed, but then as driving down the highway, the motor completely blew due to the lack of oil. I'd even been adding oil to my car daily.”
NHTSA complaint #10904295, filed 2016-09, 130,000 miles“My Scion TC was taken to dch toyota & Scion of torrance for oil consumption test on mar 03, 2015 at 129,050 miles and again on may 21, 2015 at 132,611 miles. No action regarding high oil consumption was taken. On oct 5, 2015 while driving on 110 fwy in la engine suddenly stopped working and car needed to be shift in to neutral in order to roll to the side. This put me in to grate danger since everything stopped working. Car was towed to in to shop where mechanic diagnosed that engine has seized. It had low oil level and aluminum residue in it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10794737, filed 2015-11, 136,816 miles“My vehicle is almost 6 years old. It was brought brand new in june 2008. I've only taken it to an authorized dealerships since purchase for regular maintenance. The miles currently on my car is 70,775 and I was scheduled for my next maintenance check at 71,443 per the dealership maintenance sticker. Prior to this event, there was no indication that anything was wrong with the vehicle. As I was driving down I-95 south in emporia va on 05/21/2014 coming from washington, dc, I experienced engine failure while going the speed limit of 70 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10593572, filed 2014-05, 70,775 miles“In about january of 2015 I received an extended warranty notice for my 2008 Scion TC stating this and other vehicles with the same engine maybe experiencing excessive oil consumption. Dealer told me it was fine after keeping it the entire weekend. A year and a half prior I had to take the vehicle to the dealership because about two weeks after they changed my oil the oil light started flickering on and off as if there was no oil in the car on or around may 14, 2015 a about 10:15 pm my 2008 Scion TC with around 119000 miles cut off while I was merging onto 95/495. …”
NHTSA complaint #10725742, filed 2015-06, 119,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10111584Aug 4, 2016Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL14-12): Added the Short Block Release Authorization Flow Chart. Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil…
- 10091611Jun 24, 2016Warranty policy bulletin (pol14-12): toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement…
- 10091975Nov 18, 2015"wpb: the engine is covered under the toyota new vehicle limited warranty for 5 years from the date of first use or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, toyota is…
- 10091971Nov 17, 2015"wpb: the engine is covered under the toyota new vehicle limited warranty for 5 years from the date of first use or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, toyota is…
- 10111474Nov 12, 2015DD: In limited cases vehicles being serviced for ZE7 will require a replacement short block. Dealers will need to install the dowel pins between the short block and lower…
- 10091957Nov 12, 2015Dd: in limited cases vehicles being serviced for ze7 will require a replacement short block. Dealers will need to install the dowel pins between the short block and lower…
- 10093961Nov 2, 2015"ssb: some 2007 2010 model year tc and 2008 2015 model year xb vehicles equipped with the 2az-fe engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been…
- 10096371Oct 5, 2015Wpb: toyota has received some reports where the vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of warranty enhancement…
- 10096355Oct 1, 2015"tt: there has been some concern with 3 piece piston ring installations for 2az-fe engines. This tech tip contains the accepted installation method required for scion vehicles."
- 10096765Sep 30, 2015"tt: based on current part order allocation, some piston types have been incorrectly identified while undergoing the ze7 2az oil consumption repair procedure. Replacement pistons…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Scion TC
22 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBrakes
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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