2012 Scion TC Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 63%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,043miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Scion TC, 63% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,043 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.
“I was driving on 60 freeway when my sunroof window exploded/shattered. I'm doing some research and its happening on this make and model frequently. I went to toyota and talked to them regarding if there is recall about it because looks like its a manufacturer defect. I ended up paying for it via my insurance. How can I as a consumer be protected if this a manufacturer defect? It seems they don't have a program about it.”
NHTSA complaint #11329502, filed 2020-06, 172,000 miles“On my way home on I-10 there was no traffic near me, windows up sunroof closed AC on, my roommate with me we hear what sounded like a gun shot than a shower of glass. We pulled over to find the glass panel in the roof had shattered there was no impact mark(s) I drove straight to the place I got the car(new) (philpot motors in nederland tx) where I was told that they had two cars on the lot that did the same thing, but completely refused to do anything about this issue. I called my insur, co. About it and that told me that should be warranty deal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10736222, filed 2015-07, 13,350 miles“Driving to work in california, partly cloudy, around 60 degrees. All windows up, AC off, sunroof closed and visor shut. I am driving in the right lane at 65mph when I hear what sounds like a gunshot in my car followed by glass shattering and spraying over my car. I pullover to see that my sunroof had exploded from the inside outward. The whole in my sunroof is about 1ft 6in long and about 8in wide. The glass was shattered all the way around the perimeter of the sunroof and the middle appeared to look like pressure blew out the center. …”
NHTSA complaint #10606851, filed 2014-06, 58,886 miles“I was driving to work at 55 MPH. My sunroof was close, air conditioner was on and windows up because it was raining. While driving heard a loud noise thought it was someone that had an impact by other car. When I looked up my sunroof was all of the something gone. I looked in the driveway by my mirror and it was flying like a freeze biz for no reason. I try to make a claim with the dealer and they didn't want to cover me. I also made a claim with my insurance company mapfre and told me it wasn't an accident so they didn't cover me. They mvp toyota dealer is charging me $4,359.25 for fixing it.”
NHTSA complaint #10955130, filed 2017-02Related 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 2012 Scion TC
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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