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Scion TC

2008 only

89 classified complaints 2 recalls

2008 Scion TC have 89 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically surfacing around 46,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Scion TC report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2008 only

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 27 complaints

Median onset: 46,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 24 complaints

Median onset: 104,010 miles.

More common in older model years.

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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 8 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 4 complaints

Median onset: 71,518 miles.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 4 complaints

Median onset: 73,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 3 complaints

Median onset: 113,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 3 complaints

Median onset: 160,000 miles. 100.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 3 complaints

Median onset: 147,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008 model year. See the full Scion TC report for every year and full specs/safety data.