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2008 Scion TC Suspension Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
5%of 86 total for the year
Median mileage
94,404miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Scion TC, 5% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,404 miles. 2 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.

“While driving this car I have felt as if I was going to be slung into traffic on the interstate ,highways, city roads , country roads, and definitely in most curves. It's like the car has a mind of its own going where it wants at low speeds you can't feel or see it to much but after around 35 to 40 is when it's most noticeable I feel that I got I will trade for some this has resulted in my vehicle to be totaled out. …”

NHTSA complaint #10820602, filed 2016-01, 160,000 miles

“Takata recall. My front tires wearing fast. When I took to dealer for service & alignment, I was informed that my car has a row bar that is rusted and frozen and I will need to replace it ($2,000 estimated). When I drive it in the rain, the car flails all over the lane. I had to stop and let cars pass me, I could only drive at low speeds and I had to pull over 4 times before getting home safely. I felt like I was going to drive off the road. Very scared and dangerous. I can't drive my car on wet roads. …”

NHTSA complaint #11163889, filed 2018-12, 101,000 miles

“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

“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 miles

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201515%
2014210%
201113%
200845%
200642%
200521%

Other parts of the 2008 Scion TC

Engine
23 complaints
Body and structure
22 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Wheels
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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