2008 Scion TC Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Scion TC, 7% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.
“On sep 24th, 2017, I was merging onto the south 710 freeway from mission boulevard in alhambra, ca around 7 pm when my closed sunroof shattered. I quickly pulled over and looked at the roof in the fading light of sunset. There were no trees, birds or overhead bridges where the failure occurred and appeared to be no objects that appeared to have hit the car or embedded in the sunroof glass. I cleaned some of the loose glass and carefully rolled back onto the 710 freeway way to drive up the freeway to get home and contact my insurance company”
NHTSA complaint #11047088, filed 2017-11, 147,000 miles“Driving down roadway and all of the sudden and without any warning the sunroof exploded covering me and the vehicle with glass cutting your arms and I started bleeding everywhere.”
NHTSA complaint #10284754, filed 2009-09, 43,000 miles“On february 19 2009, the sunroof on my 2008 Scion TC shattered without warning. As I was driving at 40 MPH on a paved road, with the windows up and the sunroof closed, a loud bang (similar to a gunshot) occurred. Glass sprayed all over the interior of the car. Outside of the vehicle, the wind deflector was stuck in the up position and the sunroof bulged. The posterior portion of the vehicle had scratches in the paint from the explosion. The dealership would not cover damage as warranty repair and insisted I go through my insurance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10261048, filed 2009-03, 18,400 miles“Bought a Scion TC in may of 2008 and within a week of purchase, noticed a rattle coming from the moonroof assembly. Made appointment with dealership immediately for service, and brought it back several times, as well as opened a case with Scion to investigate. No repairs have been done. Dealership and Scion have been difficult and not at all helpful, got the major run around. Told there is nothing they can do because there is no TSB for the problem, and it is a characteristic of the car - they all rattle like that. …”
NHTSA complaint #10240274, filed 2008-08, 135 miles“The contact owns a 2008 toyota Scion. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH , she heard a loud popping sound and the sun roof shuddered. The vehicle was take to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 102,220.”
NHTSA complaint #10439147, filed 2011-12, 102,220 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10185779Dec 11, 2020TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
- 10131996Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10060821Dec 19, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10132141Oct 28, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
- 10060943Oct 28, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10132298Apr 2, 2013If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield. This…
- 10022123Apr 23, 2007Installation of outside rear view mirrors during pds.
- 10022122Apr 20, 2007Initialization of power window during pds.
- 10022121Apr 20, 2007Initialization of moon roof during pds.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | 23% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 22% |
| 2012 | 5 | 63% |
| 2011 | 6 | 21% |
| 2010 | 4 | 20% |
| 2009 | 6 | 10% |
| 2008 | 6 | 7% |
| 2007 | 22 | 19% |
| 2006 | 42 | 26% |
| 2005 | 50 | 32% |
Other parts of the 2008 Scion TC
23 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 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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