2009 Scion TC Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Scion TC, 10% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,900 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“Was driving 2009 Scion TC on highway no traffic around and glass roof imploded into vehicle with shards of glass falling into vehicle, it was like plate glass breaking not like safety glass, nothing appeared to strike vehicle to cause the break.”
NHTSA complaint #10304553, filed 2010-02, 10,600 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Scion TC. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the sunroof suddenly shattered. There were no injuries to any of the occupants in the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that someone could possibly have thrown a rock at the window because there were no signs of a manufacturing defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10376693, filed 2011-01, 47,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 toyota Scion TC. While driving approximately 60 MPH the sunroof glass shattered, and blew outward. The driver pulled over to the side of the road, and then resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The total repair cost was $815.00 which consists of applying a sunroof glass sealant. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and current mileages were 6,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10296712, filed 2009-12, 6,000 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.
- 10132272Jul 31, 2013Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
- 10060934Jul 31, 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…
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 2009 Scion TC
15 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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