2013 Scion TC Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Scion TC, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 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.
“A few days ago, we were driving when our sun roof exploded. We heard the loudest bang I have heard and then glass started falling through the edges of the sun shade that was closed. Had it not been for the sun shade, I am sure we would have been showered with glass shards, and there is no doubt that we would have wrecked the car. When we pulled over the moon roof was obviously blown outward, which I have pictures of. After a brief research I found that this issue was a common one. …”
NHTSA complaint #10734142, filed 2015-07, 14,000 miles“Secondary sunroof exploded while driving down the highway at 70mph. Random explosion that sounded like a gun shot. Sunny and 45 degree weather in central ohio”
NHTSA complaint #11076144, filed 2018-03, 60,000 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 2013 Scion TC
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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