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.
The worst 2008 Toyota Scion TC problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine5
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Engine5
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
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.
- TI: Technical Instructions Customer Support Program ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted...
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- RL: Toyota plans to conduct Safety Recall follow-up notifications to owners whose vehicles have not yet...
- DL: Safety Recall completion is an important part of our commitment to customer satisfaction of Toyota...
- RE: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to owners whose vehicles have not yet had the...
- DE: Safety Recall is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products
- Electronic Communication: BACKGROUND As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer...
- Replacement vin plates.
- Product general information.
What 2008 Toyota Scion TC owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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.
High oil consumtion
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.
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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