10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
92,545 miles

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problem #10

May 172019

tC

  • 202,300 miles
While driving on a highway, the moon-roof/sun-roof shattered spontaneously. The damage does not appear to be caused by any object striking the glass. I have dashcam footage of the incident, in which two distinct pops can be heard when the glass shatters. Additionally, the extension mechanism (two supports on the sides of the glass) were fully extended. It is my assumption that one of the supports failed and fully extended, forcing the glass to bend and ultimately put enough stress on the glass to fail, at which point the other support fully extended. Please see attached pictures. It appears videos are not able to be uploaded, but please contact me if you would like this information.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

problem #9

Oct 122017

tC

  • 139,433 miles
I was driving down highway going 55-60mph when my moonroof exploded! it literally sounded like a bomb or gunshot overhead. The dealership says there is no recall and this is not a manufacturer issue... I'd have to disagree as I'm not the only one with this issue.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #8

Jul 072017

tC

  • 180,000 miles
I was on my way home and as I was turning on the street to pull into my apartment complex I heard gunshot sound but no one was around and no one was on the street I pulled into my apartment complex and park my car as I was getting out of my car glass started to fall on my face I realized that my sunroof had shattered.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #7

May 262017

tC

  • 131,000 miles
The wind defeletor shaddered as I was driving down the freeway at 8:30 pm doing 60mpg. It had been open all day,

- Bothell, WA, USA

problem #6

Jan 012006

tC

  • miles
Takada recall airbags - was my car affected by this recall?

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #5

Mar 192016

tC

  • 155 miles
Car does not shift well I replaced clutch and other parts related to clutch N car still cant shift good I cant drive car

- Phillipsburg, NJ, USA

problem #4

Apr 062016

tC

  • 90,000 miles
Driving speed limit down freeway when I heard a loud pop, almost as if a gun shot. My sunroof had completely shattered. I had it replaced and less than 3 months later the same thing happened.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 062016

tC

  • 137,562 miles
At highway speed, drivers side rear tire failed. Caused the vehicle to become unstable and dangerous. Sumitomo is the manufacturer, and the tires themselves still had apprx. 12,000 miles left on the life of the warranty. Going to have all others checked, and replacing the affected tire.

- Altamonte Springs, FL, USA

problem #2

Jul 282010

tC

  • 45,000 miles
Failure to hit unlock multiple times on keyless remote when accessing rear hatchback trunk will put undue stress on the poorly designed entry point. Even with using the unlock feature when the front passenger and driver doors are unlocked the trunk lid remains locked. Since this is such a poor design it has broken and the only way to replace is 800 repair bill for new part and have it painted. I have to point out that the hatchback is opened and accesed by an electric pressure point with keyless entry only, since this is a plastic part and is very weak, it only takes a few visits to the car wash or dealer to have someone attempt to open the hatchback with the car unlocked to wrench on this part and cause it to fail. Most modern vehicles have a trunk release button, or keyed entry which would prevent this obvious and common failure, its common because I have seen several Scion Tc's with this part hangin from the hatchback and blocking view of the vehicles license plate, which in most states is an offense and a safety violation.

- Antioch, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 012006

tC 4-cyl

  • miles
Purchased new 2006 Scion Tc in October of 05. Since that time I have noticed chips, scratches and paint generally coming off the car all over the place. I drive on paved streets and in a moderate climate area (seattle). I feel cheated that a car less than one year old is having paint failure issues.

- Tacoma, WA, USA