2008 Scion TC Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Scion TC, 9% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,500 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 was opening my trunk and the handle latch and light case fell right off. I am not a very strong individual so how this would happen to me completely stumps me. Since this incident I have noticed this exact problem on more and more Scion TC's. I believe this is a structural body issue that the company should address.”
NHTSA complaint #10515137, filed 2013-06, 78,000 miles“At around 35000 miles I noticed my car started burning oil. I thought this was normal so I began using thicker oil. The problem persisted. My car now has 185000 miles and I'm using 10w40 oil with oil stabilizer and the problem continues. I've had two oil consumption tests done on my car and, according to their testing standards, it has passed both times. However, the issue is ongoing and has of course worsened. It's to the point that my oil light came on in my car and I had to add 2 quarts of oil after only 3500 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10960198, filed 2017-03, 176,000 miles“Was on a highway at about 60 MPH. With a friend. All of a sudden, there was a huge explosion, nearly causing me to drive off the road....then glass started falling all around the car. Thankfully, the window screen blocked most of the glass from falling inside the car on top of us....though some did fall thru the cracks around the screen. Took to dealership where they are fixing. However, we could have been killed by this incident had the glass fallen in our eyes, blinded my driving, or severely cut us. This is a very big danger in my opinion.”
NHTSA complaint #10232505, filed 2008-06, 5,000 miles“Sunroof / moonroof explosion. Driving 50 MPH on freeway and what sounded like a gun shot was my moonroof exploding. Nothing hit the vehicle, it just exploded on its own.”
NHTSA complaint #11230085, filed 2019-07, 155,000 miles“Trunk broke off while opening vehicle. I am a 115lb female, seriously lacking the strength to break a well made car. Dealership refuses to fix defect without charge.”
NHTSA complaint #10505823, filed 2013-04, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132774Jun 6, 2014TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 6, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
- 10023162Sep 21, 2007Floor mat installation during (pds) pre-delivery service.
- 10023161Sep 21, 2007Floor mat installation during (pds) pre-delivery service.
- 10022144Apr 26, 2007Techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 50% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 9 | 45% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 3 | 38% |
| 2011 | 2 | 7% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 | 8 | 9% |
| 2007 | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 | 10 | 6% |
| 2005 | 11 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 Scion TC
23 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsAir bags
10 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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