2008 Scion TC Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 26%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Scion TC, 26% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was simply trying to open the rear hatch to my car and the plastic piece that holds the button to open the back broke off. I looked inside the plastic cover and it appeared as though the plastic piece itself had broken. My license plate light does not work now which is required by law in the state of texas so I can possibly get a ticket due to toyota's gross negligence.”
NHTSA complaint #10497850, filed 2013-02, 91,000 miles“Hello I went to my car to get my grocery out of the trunk and when I went to open the truck the hatch handle clips broke I contacted Scion they said there aren't any complaints and because I hadn't had my car service at Scion dealership I wasn't showing brand loyalty so they can't help me, with this part being broken their isn't a way to get into the trunk.”
NHTSA complaint #10459936, filed 2012-05, 54,000 miles“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“Just like all the others, my rear hatch panel came off I was opening the trunk. I can't believe this isn't a recall. I never got the letter stating an extended warranty to replace this. Horrible. The only reason it hasn't come off prior to this is because I contort my body to open the trunk because I can tell it wants to come off. Well it finally did. Anyone that goes near that rear hatch panel with the emblem gets yelled at.”
NHTSA complaint #10651120, filed 2014-10, 65,000 miles“First, the rubber hatch release melted & dripped onto my rear bumper. (I suspect that faulty wiring of some sort kept the release somewhat engaged, which melted the rubber.) then the hatch latch/lock would only completely release after multiple attempts. Finally, after unlocking the hatch & engaging (I thought) the release, the entire panel pulled off the car, leaving it dangling by the wiring harness.”
NHTSA complaint #10462446, filed 2012-06, 73,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10111360Feb 11, 2015SSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is not necessary)…
- 10111224Feb 11, 2015SSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is not necessary)…
- 10132251Jul 31, 2013Some 2005 ? 2010 model year tC vehicles may exhibit a condition where the back door garnish becomes loose, and in some cases continued usage of the loose garnish may result in…
- 10133817Mar 13, 2013Scion has received some reports where the Back Dorr Garnish may loosen. In certain cases, continued usage of the loose garnish could result in breakage of the Back Door Garnish
- 10133816Mar 13, 2013In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Back Door…
- 10133815Mar 13, 2013In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Back Door…
- 10060818Mar 13, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10052591Mar 13, 2013Toyota: see document search button for owner letter. On certain vehicles, a warranty enhancement program is extended to cover back door garnish that loosen or can break with…
- 10060894Jan 6, 2010Summary to be provided on a future date.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2011 | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 | 8 | 13% |
| 2008 | 22 | 26% |
| 2007 | 16 | 14% |
| 2006 | 28 | 17% |
| 2005 | 31 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2008 Scion TC
23 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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