Scion TC

2009 only

66 classified complaints 2 recalls

2009 Scion TC have 66 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Oil consumption and leaks, typically surfacing around 73,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009 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 — 2009 only

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 12 complaints

Median onset: 73,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 10 complaints

Median onset: 26,323 miles.

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

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 9 complaints

Median onset: 102,000 miles. 55.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Stalling and no-start · Engine 8 complaints

Median onset: 18,282 miles. 37.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 6 complaints

Median onset: 72,500 miles.

Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Oxygen, NOx and EVAP sensors and valves · Exhaust and emissions 5 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Typical repair: $180–$500 nationally.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 4 complaints

Median onset: 8,750 miles.

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

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 3 complaints

Median onset: 64,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

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 2009 model year. See the full Scion TC report for every year and full specs/safety data.