2008 Scion TC Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Scion TC, 3% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 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.
“The first is issue is the oil consumption it consume almost 1q in 2k which is not what is suppose to be happening. I only had this vehicle for 2 years and the engine blew with no warning no oil light on nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #10855528, filed 2016-04, 86,000 miles“2008 - Scion - toyota - burning oil, burning a quart of oil in less than every 800 miles. Car is up to date with all maintenance. Mechanic referred us to dealership. Toyota issued a TSB - 'some 2006 ' 2011 model year vehicles equipped with the 2az-fe engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption.' and that 'p030# (cylinder # misfire detected) DTC may also be set as a result of oil consumption.' however dealership refuses to even test or repair the vehicle. Saying we only had until aug 2017. …”
NHTSA complaint #11191640, filed 2019-03, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 toyota Scion TC. The contact stated that the vehicle was demonstrating poor gas mileage, rather than the gas mileage he was informed the vehicle would get. The failure mileage was 61 and current mileage was less than 4,000. Updated 10/30/08. Updated 10/30/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10243902, filed 2008-09, 61 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10033635Jun 2, 2009Scion: some tc vehicles may exhibit a mil on condition with one or more of the following dtcs: p0455, p0441 or p0456.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Scion TC
23 complaintsBody and structure
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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