2009 Scion TC Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 13%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,960miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Scion TC, 13% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,960 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 moonroof on my Scion TC shattered as I was driving on the freeway. There were no other cars around me and I did not see any large objects hit my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10949143, filed 2017-02, 135,000 miles“The event leading to the failure was me reaching to open the rear hatch of the car. When I placed my hand on the car hatch handle, the hatch panel broke off and hangs over the license plate and swings violently when I'm driving. Toyota claims that the part isn't covered by warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10285585, filed 2009-09, 12,567 miles“I have had my 2009 Scion TC for just about 2 years now, back in february I was just doing some grocery shopping, went to open the trunk and the whole trunk release handle fell off,and now is just connected by wires which is a distraction to drivers behind me and also covers the license plate which I'm sure is just cause for me to get a traffic fine. I took it to the dealership where I bought it and they said its not under warranty,even though I have a full warranty left on my car for 100,00 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510646, filed 2013-05, 43,275 miles“The hatch handle on my car broke off when I was lifting the hatch to put some items in my trunk. When I looked further into why it broke, I realized that the pieces were just small plastic pieces and could be easily snapped. I was able to tape the piece back, but was unable to remove it completely because there are wires that connect the handle piece to the car and you need them to be able to lift the back of the car. When I taped it up well enough I realized that I was also covering a big portion of my brake lights which I and other drivers need or it could cause a wreck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10453723, filed 2012-04, 65,000 miles“The hatch handle, including the lighting for the license plate, fell off with normal use. While this does not endanger the passengers in the car, it is illegal to drive without the lights and gives the possibility of the driver being fined for the vehicle not being build properly. The plastic on the inside of the handle is not able to handle the heat of being in a parking lot for 2 years, and fell of during normal use.”
NHTSA complaint #10467809, filed 2012-07, 20,000 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 2009 Scion TC
15 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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