2008 Scion TC engine problems

Filed Feb 19, 2025 · Engine · OH

Burning oil bad

Filed Jun 4, 2019 · Engine · 94,000 miles · NY

Engine consumes too much oil . Have to refill the oil in my engine about two times in between oil changes.

Filed Feb 15, 2019 · Engine · 87,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 scion tc. The contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of oil, even between oil changes. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who stated that there was an unknown safety campaign that expired in june of 2015. The contact stated that he purchased the vehicle used in june of 2015 and was not notified of the campaign. The manufacturer stated that the notice was probably mailed to the previous owner. The contact contested that this was not his fault. The manufacturer promised that they would research the matter, but they still would not cover the repairs. When the contact went to have the vehicle's oil changed at an independent mechanic, he was denied service because the valve gasket cover exploded and needed to be repaired immediately. As a result, oil spilled all over the front end of the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 87,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2018 · Engine · 172,000 miles · IN

Purchased this car for my teenage daughter 2 months ago. Car runs like a champ. Recently had to add a quart and a half of oil then changed the oil saturday and yesterday the car was 2 quarts low again. Have seen numerous complaints online about excessive oil use on these vehicles, same year yet toyota has not issued a recall, why? When reading complaints, apparently it's a common problem, defect, with the 08 tc in which involves the piston rings. This is a very expensive fix and toyota should be held accountable for the repairs.

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Engine · 190,000 miles · VA

Excessive oil consumption and this is the second engine that has blown in my car. The first problem was when the pistons blew up my engine and now here we go again with the pistons in the second motor. I called scion customer service and spoke with camille and she basically told me I am stuck with this bad motor that I just had put in on april 7, 2017.

Filed Apr 13, 2018 · Engine · 99,000 miles · CA

Excessive engine oil consumption problem. Burns more than two quart of oil in less than 1800 miles.

Filed Jan 19, 2018 · Engine · OH

High consumption of engine oil. I am having to add about a quart every 1000 miles or so. Took to dealer and was told I was 2 weeks past the deadline of 10 years from the date the vehicle went into service. The car is well under the 150,000 miles coverage period at only 90,000 miles. Toyota's position was firm on the 2 week overage period. This just does not seem right. This car's engine could lock up due to lack of oil and cause me to wreck not to mention the unnecessary amount of air pollution this is causing

Filed Dec 24, 2017 · Engine · 147,000 miles · CA

Rapid oil consumption. Over 4 quarts in <2,000 miles. Problem started around 147,000 odo

Filed Aug 26, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · NC

My engine had to be replaced, but instead of getting a scion they got a corolla engine, so now my car drinks too much gas. The brakes stopped being stop close to on the dime after they fixed the engine, and replaced the tires. When they changed the tires they used impact studs/bolts. Every time I use cruise control it goes faster a little no matter if it's up or down hill. I have to push down to slow it down.

Filed Jan 19, 2017 · Engine · CA

I just went to the dealer and have indicated that my car burns oil 2 to 3x's faster than normal. I was made aware (for the 1st time) of the extended warranty that toyota issued. However, my car now has 150,737 miles and does not qualify for the warranty work. Here's the document that shows my car no longer qualifies. Http://media.fixed-ops.com/toy_campaigns/ze7-dlrltr.pdf please help!