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2008 Toyota Scion TC problems

The most common problem on the 2008 Toyota Scion TC is engine and cooling. It has fewer complaints than a typical Scion TC model year.

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Owner complaints
7
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
10
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2008 Toyota Scion TC problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    5
  • Electrical
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    5
  • Electrical
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Toyota Scion TC 10

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2008 Toyota Scion TC owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 19, 2023 · Engine · 180,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Scion TC. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The engine consumed a quart of oil every 4.5 miles. Additionally, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that oil was leaking into the piston rings. The contact stated that an unknown code illuminated for the catalytic converter. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2023 · Engine · IL

2008 Scion TC engine suffers from an engineering flaw with its Piston Rings, it suffers from excessive Oil Consumption. It started at 65k miles on the engine. Total disaster.

Filed Jul 19, 2022 · Electrical · 92,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2008 Scion TC. The contact stated that the trunk rubber seal had melted onto the bumper, causing the battery to drain and the electrical system to fail with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2021 · Engine · AR

Uses too much oil between oil change. 1quart low at 2000 miles. Should not burn this much oil. I have researched other vehicles having this same issue and this needs to be fixed. I checked Toyota website but it doesn’t show a recall for this car and it is have an issue that needs to be corrected. I scheduled an appointment for Jan 8th and hope they can get it fixed. But after reading what others have experienced for the same reason it will be more money out of my pocket due to Toyota not following through with their manufacturing mistakes. We shall see I guess.

Filed Dec 8, 2020 · Engine · 131,000 miles · CA

High oil consumtion

Filed Sep 17, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 40,000 miles · WA

I have newish wheels and tires. Last year I took my car into les schawb to get an alignment done on my car thinking that is what the problem was. The guy afterwards told me he fixed it as well as he could but wondered if I had hit something in the back and that's all he told me. My steering wheel shakes back and fourth rapidly when I am coming to a stop. My car can not drive straight at all either while I'm on the rode. It will pull to the left so I turn it the opposite way just a tiny bit and it pulls my car the other way very hard and it is very scary and dangerous to drive.

Filed Dec 6, 2019 · Engine · CA

My tc has very high oil consumption. Starting day one from oil change, I have to add at least 2 quarts of oil to engine during the 5000 miles oil change. This car is very high oil consumption, I brought to dealer and have it tested twice, but dealer said not qualified. First test was 11-09-15, second test was 07-28-17. My car has no leaking oil, and its odometer 65k currently.

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Questions about the 2008 Toyota Scion TC

Is the 2008 Toyota Scion TC reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2008 Toyota Scion TC, fewer than a typical Scion TC model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Toyota Scion TC?

Engine and cooling, with 5 complaints. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 2008 Toyota Scion TC have?

No recalls on record.

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