2011 Scion TC Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 21%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,241miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Scion TC, 21% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,241 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.
“Bought this car for my 16 yo. He was driving home last evening with his 9yo brother in the car and they heard a loud pop. He pulled over to investigate the noise and discovered that his sunroof glass had shattered. Thankfully the inner shade was closed. No sign of impact from any type of object and no known prior damage to the sunroof. Just spontaneously shattered while driving down a straight road. Thank goodness my kids were not injured or covered in glass shards from this and it did not cause an accident as the car was in motion at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #11364895, filed 2020-10, 2 miles“Sunroof spontaneously shattered. I was driving down the road around 40mph and suddenly heard a very loud noise. Shortly after this, I heard my sunroof cracking above me. When I pulled over to look, I saw that my sunroof had shattered along the left, right and back of the sunroof. Took it to the dealership and they estimate it to be around $1200-$1300 to fix. $800 for the glass by itself. There were no other cars around me when it happened and nothing above me that could have fallen and done this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10823165, filed 2016-01, 52,000 miles“**sunroof shattered** around 7:00 am on a monday (12/28) I go outside to warm up my car an notice that the sunroof is shattered! It is shattered in a way that appears it was from the inside going outward. The outside edges of the glass near the weather stripping is pulled away in an akward manner. None of my belongings were taken and no noticeable cause as to why it shattered. Again, simply parked in my driveway in roanoke,tx. Through my own investigating, I have found that this is a common occurrence in all year models of Scion tcs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10816999, filed 2015-12, 88,000 miles“I was driving about 50 MPH and I heard a very loud popping sound like a gunshot. I pulled over and saw that my sunroof glass had shattered (spontaneously).”
NHTSA complaint #10679220, filed 2015-01, 64,482 miles“The contact owns a 2011 toyota Scion TC. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, he heard an explosion and noticed that the sunroof shattered. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was repaired under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10440036, filed 2011-12, 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.
- 10132166Sep 17, 2013Some customers may complain of a loose windshield molding or noise while driving as a result of a loose molding.
- 10060938Sep 17, 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 2011 Scion TC
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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