toyota scion tc Problems

toyota scion tc 2005 Complaints

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

a youngster weighing 140 lbs. leaned on the windshield and it shattered. it has been 5 days, and when contacting manufacturer's headquarters, they refused to replace a windshield for free on the basis that they could not confirm it was defective after the fact! it bothers me to think that a 'perfectly good, safe' windshield can be shattered by merely 'leaning' on it! what will happen if i crash? or if a palm tree branch falls on it? i guess i will have to die or get injured to find out! *ak

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

on august 17 @ about 4:30 p.m. in ther afternoon the wheels on my scion tc locked up going about 35 mph on the hyperion bridge. i applied the brakes in order to slow down on a slight turn at the end of the bridge and the rear of the car fishtailed and my rear right wheel hit and scraped the curb. nothing yet has been done to correct the problem. i have reported the incident to toyota/scion. it has taken them a week to even get back to me to tell me that a field engineer will be inspecting the vehicle. the car is still at the dealership (toyota of glendale. *ak

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177450

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

i was driving down the highway at approx 70 mph. i had the sun roof opened. while driving i heard a loud crack and glass came pouring in from the sunroof opening. i went straight to the dealership by my house. the front panel that angles up was broken all around the entire piece of glass. they said they could not see a point of impact where something may have hit. he said he could still hear it cracking as we were standing there talking. he said since there was no point of impact it should be covered under warranty. (i've only had the car a month.) i am currently awaiting for the piece to come in. this has happened at least one other time that i've heard of from a scion web site. i can only imagine what could have happened if i hadn't ducked down when i heard the crack. even with ducking down i had glass down the front of my shirt, the back of my shirt and in between my back the the seat of the car.*ak

Reported in: ROSENBERG TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177X50

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

took foot off gas to slow down when approaching curve. raked to slow down when entering curve and vehicle failed to slow...fully engaged brake and vehicle failed to stop and kept accelerating. this resulted in the vehicle crashing into an embankment which caused major damage to the vehicle. this is is brand new scion tc purchased 09/01/04. *ak

Reported in: BURSON` CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177250

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

scion admits there is a problem with the combination of accessories:1) auto-dimming mirror and 2) side curtain air bags. when the mirror is installed there is a chance that the wiring obstructs the air bags. they claim a tsb will be issued but can give me no time line for the issue of a new wiring harness. dealers will not even pull the driver's "a" pillar trim to see if the wiring happens to be correct. so, we just wait ... and wait ... and wait and pray that there is no need for the airbags to function. there is also a problem with the "lid" covering the radio. it functions when it wants - often taking many attempts to get it to open. on the open road this is quite a distraction. we all know how many accidents are cause by such "minor" distractions as tuning the radio, talking on my phone, etc. *nm

Reported in: SALEM OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167050

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

Reported in: SALEM OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167050

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i purchased a silver scion tc in late july of this year, 2004. i noticed after less than two months of driving on regular suburban roads that there were several large chips on the front of my hood. since july, more and more chips have formed and begun to peel and get larger. even the bumper has chipped badly and there are several chips that actually stick out of the paint- as if they're bubbling. after waiting 2 months to see the "scion" district manager, he blew me off after 3 minutes of being rude and barely bothering to look closely at my chips. i believe there is a defect in the paint and that there are others that are having this problem with the scion brand.*ak

Reported in: LEESBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177550

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

the rear window does not have a wiper. when it rains it is very difficult to see out the rear window. i have had to pull over during hard downpours because vision behind me was at 0.*ak

Reported in: PENNSAUKEN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177150

EQUIPMENT

i bought a 2005 scion xa on november 15, 2004. on december 20, 2004 the driver side front tire blew out, after hitting a bump in the road. the tire had 3,966 miles on it. the side wall blew . as we my children and i processed to change the tire. the jack slide sideways, causing the car to fall. it hurt my 15 year old sons hand, if i hadnt shoved my tire under the body of the car and screamed at him, the car would have landed on him and his leg. we rejacked the car back up and the jack started sliding again. we were in a level gas station paved parking lot. the third time we jacked the car up the jack started slipping again. i believe these jacks are dangerous!! the side wall of the tire is also too thin. i had to replace the tire. i will buy a new jack to put in my car. i would like someone to check into this matter. also the manufacure stated the car would get 32 mph city, 38 highway. we are getting 28 city and 31 on highway. this is my first new car, i am not impressed! i am very disappointed in toyota, we have had toyota's in the past and i got better milage out of them.

Reported in: ARAB AL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKKT624350

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Reported in: ARAB AL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKKT624350

STRUCTURE

i purchased my car at the end of nov in 04, about a week after i noticed a ton of scratches on my vehicle. i took it to the dealer and had the gm look at it, no help. i made an appointment and they said they would look at it. still has not been looked at and it is now jan of 05. my car has over 500 small scratches and the clear coat is bubbling off the paint. i have done a lot of research and found this is a big problem with the 2005 scion tc. i was treated like a complete moron and no one wanted to help me and i was dismissed out the door.*ak

Reported in: BELLMAWR NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167350

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

after just four months the paint is chipping, flaking, scratching really bad. *nm

Reported in: OAK CREEK WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

while driving with the sun roof open the glass deflector broke covering the consumer in glass. the consumer was traveling at 55 mph. *jb the glass didn't appear to be safety glass because it broke into large sharp pieces. the consumer's eye was scratched by a piece of glass. consumer want the manufacturer to investigate this problem and change the way this reflector is constructed for the safety of all owners. *bf *nm

Reported in: DE QUEEN AR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177550

SUSPENSION:FRONT

while driving at any speed vehicle pulled to the right. dealer had no solution for the problem at this time. *ak

Reported in: EDMOND OK || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167750

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

2005 toyota scion was involved in an accident and the air bags failed to deploy.*mr the driver and passenger were seriously injured. *jb

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177650

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably and a loud knocking noise had come from the front of the vehicle. the driver was able to control the vehicle, and took it to the dealer. however, the mechanic maintained that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak the vehicle would knock and shake after being started. when driving on the freeway, the vehicle would rattle and felt as if the vehicle could not be controlled due to the shaking of the motor. the mechanic found various problems with the air hose mounts, air cleaning housings and later the motor and engine mounts needed replacement due to weakness. the transmission mounts and the right side engine mount were removed and replaced. *sc

Reported in: NORWALK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKKT624050

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: NORWALK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKKT624050

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

while driving with the sun roof open, the front deflector of the assembly shattered, spraying pieces of broken glass into the passenger compartment, causing me to lose control of the vehicle as i was hit in the face and head by glass. i was able to maintain control of the car as a piece of glass hit my sunglass lens, saving me from a possible eye injury. the interior of the car was littered with sharp, jagged pieces of glass and thankfully i was alone in the vehicle, saving a passenger from possible injury. i have yet to contact a dealer or scion but will do so after the weekend. i am aware of other reports and complaints with regard to the same thing happing to others. scion obviously engineered a fragile piece of glass designed to stand nearly perpendicular to the road with the vehicle in motion and sun roof open. i have recently noticed a popping sound coming from the roof indicating to me some sort of stress in the structure. while not injured during the incident, i did get cut cleaning the sharp glass from the interior of the car. the vehicle i am reporting is a 2005 scin tc. i might also note that the 888 phone number listed on this page is not operable.*ak

Reported in: ROCHESTER HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177050

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

when the consumer attempted to apply the brakes, the vehicle continued to accelerate which resulted in an accident.*jb the consumer states that previous times when applying the brakes they seem a little slow and occasionally heard an unusually thump noise. the consumer never thought anything about something being wrong with the brakes because it is a brand new car.*sb

Reported in: REDONDO BEACH CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177X50

EQUIPMENT

in stop & go bumper-to-bumper traffic, my client took her foot off of the brake of 2005 toyota scion xa, and car accelerated on its own. after crash, client could not shift car from drive into park position.

Reported in: OVERLAND PARK KS || Crash: Y || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: OVERLAND PARK KS || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

while driving 65 mph a small pebble hit the windshield and caused it to shatter. *nm

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177950

VISIBILITY

rock chips, rusting spots, only had the vehicle for 5 months.

Reported in: CASTRO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

while driving my 2005 scion tc i heard a loud pop and the back moon roof had cracked. it was the same type of noise i heard when my front deflector shattered. the moon roof did not cave in when it first happened it was just spider web cracked throughout. but on the way to the dealership part of the middle ended up caving in. the dealership said because the glass was angled up it was like something from inside or pressure caused it. if something had fallen on it the glass would have been angled downwards. it was replaced but only after much questioning because this was the second time it had happened and supposedly "i have been the only one to have had these problems". i am currently waiting on parts to come in that they broke while repairing the moon roof.

Reported in: ROSENBERG TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177X50

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

dt: 2005, toyota, scion tc, vehicle's sun roof (not the wind deflector) exploded. there was no apparent cause for this to happen. glass shattered all over consumer and the freeway. consumer stated that nothing hit the sunroof for it to shatter, but if even a small item could cause that explosive type of damage, it should be different glass. sunroof is repaired but car paint is scratched everywhere and consumer still find bits of glass in vehicle. the sunroof was closed at the time. phone interview (may 19, 2006): dealer representative confirmed that it was the sun/moon roof that shattered.

Reported in: GIG HABOR WA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177X50

PARKING BRAKE

2005 toyota scion developing a potential seat problem. *mr the consumer experienced the same problem with two different vehicles. both were purchased at the same dealer. in both cases the vehicles would roll backwards. the second vehicle was the consumer's mother's vehicle in which the vehicle had rolled backward after the parking brake was applied and struck the garage door opener (this occurred twice and caused significant body damage). the consumer noticed with her own vehicle that with the parking brake fully applied, the vehicle would still roll backwards, if not placed in park. the second incident with the consumers vehicle occurred when placed in neutral, the vehicle rolled backwards as if the brakes weren't applied. *sc *jb

Reported in: UKIAH CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT

paint peeling, chipping, undersurface "scratches" appearing in the paint. it seems toyota has a bad batch of paint on thier scion line of vehicles, as i see that there are many more complaints of problems with defects in the paint.

Reported in: HAGERSTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

i have bridgestone potenza p215/45zr17 tires on my car..the tires don't have even 10000 miles and i already had to get 3 new tires and 2 to be fixed... cause of two are unknowed ...i think it was a pot hole in the road... rest are nails in tires... i'm driving on normal us city roads. no dirt roads, no beach driving, no snow driving. and the nails find home in my tires. i understand sometimes nail get in your tire, but most of the time you drove somewhere that you suppose to not be driving(constructions and stuff like this) but my tires are poped by normal small to medium size nails on normal straight roads... in my option the tires are made out of cheap rubber which is not strong enough to withsand the nail or other small sharp objects.

Reported in: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i just bought a scion tc a month ago and was surprised by the paint dings caused by rocks. this in itself is not a surprise, but there is only one layer of paint between the top of the car and the primer. i have called scion support and have filed a complaint with them too. the dealership was of no help saying the rock dings are normal (i know that) and didn't mention anything of the quality of the paint, defect in the paint, or defect in the painting process. any type of help would be appreciated to actually see if this is a problem.

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177750

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

i have a 2005 scion tc, last monday i arrived home and after five minutes while i was by the car i heard a crack and when i look at the car i saw that the back moonroof cracked without any reason.the way it cracked it is very weird because it cracked all the way around and after that over the night it start courving upward and it start feling in to pieces.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167450

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

purchased my 2005 scion tc on june 3rd, 2005 and noticed on june 4th when driving the car for the first time on cement highways with rainchannel grooves cut into them that the tires were a serious safety hazard! the tires are pirelli p-zero nero m/s tires, and have a five ribbed design to them that happens to be the same pattern that the rainchannels are! the tire grooves grab the rainchannels in the road and pull the car all over the road! some places i have referenced refer to this problem as tramlining. this is the most serious i have ever felt this type of problem, and reported it immediately to the dealership on the following monday june 6th. they at first claimed that there was nothing they could do about it, since i had purchased the car and had test driven it before the purchase. but, i had not driven it on those types of roads! after my continual complaints to others at the dealership, etc., the dealership then contacted the regional manager for scion and then the general manager for the store was willing to go ahead and switch them for a different set of tires that did not have the same tread pattern. they will be completing the switch on july 21st for me...finally! people should be aware that these pirelli tires were not designed for the rainchanneled roads in the us! they could cause a serious accident to happen!

Reported in: GREELEY CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177750

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

scion xb truck hatch while closing sheered my nose while closing . parmamedics required to stablize me, and er treatment with plastic surgeon for treatment.

Reported in: LAKE WORTH FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

my daughter making a left turn was struck by a pickup truck. the driver's door was torn from the car, the drivers seat belt shredded causing her to be ejected from the car. the resulting injuries caused her death. 2005 scion tc. *nm

Reported in: SMITHTOWN NY || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

went out to car in the morning and the sun/moon roof deflector was shattered.

Reported in: CARMEL IN || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177650

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the sunroof deflector broke while driving with the sunroof open with no apparent reason, toyota inspected and replaced the broken deflector and exactly six days later while driving in the rain the deflector shattered again on i-20 traveling at around 65mph, just above the speed traveled when the first incident occurred

Reported in: TERRYTOWN LA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177X50

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

i have had numerous problems with my 2005 scion tc since purchase on 7/16/2004. the day after purchase the front tire was sitting on the rim. terrible problems with scratches it seems as though you look at it and it scratches and the paint is peeling and bubbling all over, the power lock button fell inside the door within the 1st week i had the car. have been to dealership 3 different times concerning the sunroof making terrible rattling noises and it sounds like the whole top of the car is moving when you make a turn, then after it rains, i live in fl and no visible water is on the top, open the window and water on the lip of the sunroof leaks water all over you. they have took the car apart for sun roof and can't fix, tore out the headliner. also the inside metallic parts scratch easily, the dealership tech destroyed the part around the gear shift. my car insurance has doubled since i bought this car because of accidents i have less than 9,000 miles on this car, have met with gm, and everyone thinks your crazy. this is the worst car i have ever purchased and it has been nothing but a nightmare, the people at the dealership say oh your the only one with the paint problem , it's wear and tear, yet we have another new vehicle that gets driven to work every day and the paint looks better than my car. i am very disappointed with toyota and i traded in a toyota to get this car, i guarantee you i will never buy another scion, i have wondered why they are not advertised on tv, now i know why. i spend my time going to the doctors and the dealership being treated like an idiot. they kept my car 5 days last time and want it again. if your car leaks like mine please report it as they have had an outside rain doctor check it out an it says it's designed that way, yat it did not do this in the beginning. i hate to trade it in and pass this nightmare on to someone else. i have come across tons of complaints and many service advisories.*jb

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177150

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177150

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177150

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

dt: contact owns a 2005 toyota scion tc. the contact stated that while vehicle was being warmed up on january 23, 2005 the wind deflector for the sun roof broke. as he was getting something from the vehicle and shut the door the deflector broke. the contact stated until he saw the investigation article he thought the breakage was due to the temperature or some other type of normal condition. the local service dealer referred the contact to a local glass shop to have the problem repaired. there is an open investigation of this problem, , the nhtsa investigation ea05013. the consumer had the wind deflector repaired. the consumer contacted the manufacturer.*ak

Reported in: BELLPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177750

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

every time i drive my car the sunroof rattles and it sounds as if there is shattered glass in there. i looked and tried to clean it all out but i never found any broken glass. but when ever i go over the smallest bump it sounds like the whole sunroof is going to shatter. i have read other reports of this happening and i think there might be a problem with the glass. *nm

Reported in: INWOOD WV || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177750

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

consumer was hit from the rear, then collided with a guardrail on the left quarter panel. the air bags did not deploy. *ts the driver hit his heads on the steering wheel and the front passenger hit his head on the dashboard and sustained a broken shoulder. *nm

Reported in: HOLLAND PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177650

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

i pulled into my drive way parked the car left it running sunroof was open front windows were down. ran inside to grab something hear a glass explosion ran back out to find my sunroof spider cracked out and the edges gone. lady that was walking her dog said the sunroof just exploded. theres no holes nothing just cracks and glass all around the car and inside the car. i have pictures to. *nm email reply on may 18, 2006 shows (pictures) that it was the sun/moon roof (not the wind deflector) that was shattered.

Reported in: CONCORD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177650

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

sunroof makes a continuous rattling noise suggesting that it is not sitting in it's allocated space properly. this noise can be heard while the sunroof is open and especially while it is closed. this happens every day. *nm

Reported in: ARLINGTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

i was driving my 2005 scion tc on the freeway with the sunroof closed. i heard a loud breaking sound and saw glass fly onto the freeway from my car. i pulled off the freeway and noticed that the glass from the deflector of the sunroof had shattered. the freeway was empty and nothing, not even a rock, had hit my car. i am not sure how it happened- but now i see lots of reports of this happening. i am just lucky that this happened when my sunroof was closed. i was also informed by toyota that this would cost me $900 to fix. they were not going to cover it. i plan to fight this as it is supposed to be designed to perform under normal operating conditions. it sounds like faulty installation to me. *nm

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177050

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

i was cruising in my 2005 scion tc at approximately 40 mph on a smooth road with the moon roof closed. air temperature was in the high 90s and, as i had been driving about an hour, the interior had been cooled by the a/c. there was no traffic within sight either ahead or behind me and no trees, overpass, etc., above. i heard a loud gunshot-sounding "bang" and found, when i pulled over, that the glass of the front wind deflector of the moonroof had shattered. there was no evidence of any object impacting the glass. because the moonroof had been closed, glass particles did not enter the passenger compartment. the moonroof wind deflector glass was replaced by my local authorized dealer under warranty (after i called their attention to similar failures of other vehicles); the fragments of the old glass were removed and disposed of by the dealer. subsequent to that, a "safety recall notice" (#ssc 50s) was received from the manufacturer and a "protective laminate" was applied to prevent glass fragments from entering the passenger compartment in the event a recurrence of the failure is experienced when the moonroof is in the open position. contrary to this manufacturer's recall notice, i was not driving with the moonroof open, i was not driving at "highway speeds" and the glass was not impacted by road debris. i feel there is a flaw in the manufacturing process of the glass used in the tc's moonroof. *nm

Reported in: NEW BRAUNFELS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167550

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

pits or cracks in windshield. vehicle is a scion xb, but there isn't an option for that car. *nm

Reported in: BURBANK CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

automatic transmission hesitates to shift gears everyday. dealer states they cannot duplicate the issue. this started about a month ago (11/05). paint chips on front of vehicle as well as scratches in the paint. only drive on paved roads and highways. noticed this within three months of having vehicle (05/05). *jb

Reported in: LOUDON TN || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177450

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: LOUDON TN || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177450

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

while driving my 2005 scion tc on the interstate highway, i heard a loud pop. after the pop i heard glass shattering and flying off the top of the car. the only thing protecting me from shattering glass was the sun shade. yet, almost immediately glass started coming through the vent holes on the sun shade and falling down on my head and flying in from the sides. when i stopped to look at what had happened, it appeared that the top sun roof had exploded. nothing had hit the car from the outside that i was aware of. i know that i would have seen it or heard something hit the car, not the loud pop that sounded like an explosion. i looked on your site and was able to see that other owners of scions have experienced this same problem. i am waiting on toyota to determine how this will be fixed and if they will cover it. i will file a claim against them if they do not, as i think this should be a warranty issue or a safety issue with the dealer. i noticed on one complaint that the individual was forced to pay $900. for the repair themselves. *jb phone interview confirmed that it was the sun/moon roof that shattered.

Reported in: WICHITA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177X50

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

dt*: the contact stated after the vehicle was parked, it started smoking from under the hood on the passenger side near the windshield. the fire department was called to the scene and filed a fire report. the fire marshal determined the cause of the fire was a defect in the fuel line. the dealership and manufacturer were alerted. updated 3/9/2006 - *nm

Reported in: LADERA RANCH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177450

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

dt*: the contact stated while driving 20mph on february 27, 2006 the brakes pulsated and there was a rattling noise present. the brake failure caused the vehicle to slide off the road. there was 15,040 miles on the vehicle when it was towed to the dealership. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. the second time the brakes failed was on march 3, 2006. while driving 65mph the brake pedal would not depress. there was 15,200 miles on the vehicle when it was towed in the second time to the dealer. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem again, because the vehicle computer had reset itself. there were no repairs made.

Reported in: COLUMBUS GA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

dt*: the contact stated while driving between 55-70 mph the sunroof shattered. the sunroof was closed at the time of the incident. the contact is unaware of an object hitting the sunroof. the vehicle is at the dealership and they are unable to determine the cause of the failure. email reply on may 19, 2006 shows (pictures) that it was the sun/moon roof (not the wind deflector) that shattered.

Reported in: MODESTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177850

TIRES:SIDEWALL

tire sidewall separation on rear tire, passenger side, while traveling on highway. reported to dealer and tire manufacturer. *jb

Reported in: CITRUS HEIGHTS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K53U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

i noticed that the front right brake was wearing faster then the left because of an increase in brake dust on that rim. i took the car to a dealer and they told me that there was nothing wrong with the car and it was just wear and tear. i continued to drive the car for another 1000 miles or so and then i noticed that the car would make funny noises and shake and also have a harder time stopping from highway speeds. so i took the car into another dealer and they told me that the car had a faulty, sticking caliper and that the car was unsafe to drive. *nm

Reported in: NORTHBROOK IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167950

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

i took my 2005 scion tc to dealer to have a routine warranty oil change. tech told me that power steering fluid was completely black. when pressed for an explanation, i was told this was normal wear (even at only 25,000 mi). i had the fluid replaced for a hefty fee, but called to speak w/ a service manager and was again told that this is a normal wear issue "for all toyota's" and was assured that nothing was wrong with the steering system. i have never heard of this being "normal" as this is a contained system. another friend mechanic said it sounds as though something within the system is corroding or wearing (possibly metal chips or wearing of black rubber hoses). i am in the process of writing a letter to toyota/scion headquarters, as i haven't been able to find a reasonable explanation or a service bulletin and my warranty will be up in another 5000 miles. i don't want to find out something is wrong in a couple years, but be out of warranty by then. if you've had this same problem, please make a formal complaint! *jb

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177450

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph as the vehicle was getting onto an exit, while applying the brake to slow down; the car fishtailed and hit a guardrail. the vehicle was totaled as a result of the extensive front end damage. there were no problems noted with the vehicle prior to the accident and there were no lights illuminated on the dash. there was a police report filed. the police report and the insurance company inspected the vehicle and determined the wheel and hub detached causing the accident. updated 6/30/2006 - *nm

Reported in: TERRYTOWN LA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177X50

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

june 14, 2006. was driving on the highway at around 65 mph with no other cars in front of me or to the side of me. suddenly, without warning, the power moonroof of the car shattered, with a large portion of the glass entering the passenger cabin and striking me (the driver). besides minor scratches and bruises from the falling glass and sunroof assembly, i did not suffer any injury. drove immediately to the dealer, who provided me with a rental car while my car was being repaired. upon picking up the car 4 days later, i was told that besides the glass, the entire sunroof assembly had to be replaced. was also told that they could not find the cause of the failure. pictures of the damage would be available upon request, if needed. *jb

Reported in: WHITESTONE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177850

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

dt*: the contact stated that the front driver air bag did not deploy in a collision that occurred when the vehicle was stopped in traffic. another vehicle ran into the back of the contact's vehicle driving 25 mph. the seat belt was worn and the airbag warning light was illuminated prior to the crash. there were injuries to the contact's back. the vehicle was deemed totaled. updated 07/31/06 *jb

Reported in: BARBOURSVILLE VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE167250

STRUCTURE:BODY

paint is chipping, was informed by dealership this is normal ware. i look at other vehicles that drive the same routes that i do and do not see chips on their cars. i would like for this to be investigated. there seem to be many complaints regarding this matter. *nm

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177450

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph on the interstate, the brakes failed. the brake pedal went to the floor. the vehicle skidded and hit a bump which caused injuries to the contact. a police report was taken. the vehicle was currently at an auto body shop. no lights were illuminated on the dashboard prior to the incident. *ak

Reported in: DULLES VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177X50

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph, the vehicle's front brakes made a loud screeching noise when the brakes were applied and caused increased stopping distances. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on 6 occasions and the front brake pads and discs were replaced twice. this did not remedy the problem. the manufacturer was not contacted.

Reported in: GUAYNABO PR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177950

TIRES:BEAD

i have 215/45/17 tires from bridgestone. i had a nail in a tire and took it in to get it fixed. when i was leaving the shop i was advised that the beads on the inside of my tires are coming apart. *nm

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177050

AIR BAGS

the passenger seat and passenger side curtain airbags deployed after a passenger exited the vehicle and closed the door. i was still in the drivers seat at the time. my right arm and right cheek were scratched. *jb

Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167050

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

around 10 months ago i was driving down interstate 27 with my sunroof completely closed. there were no other vehicles around me. suddenly i heard a loud noise, i swerved a quite bit and then i noticed glass was falling on my head. i looked up to see my sunroof was gone. i immediately went to the dealership where they replaced the glass on warranty. since it was replaced at no charge to me i was satisfied. the second incident happened last saturday night (9-16-06). i was driving home with the sunroof closed.there were no other cars around. we heard a quieter noise that sounded like glass shattering; we looked at all the windows but saw nothing wrong. the next day i noticed that the wind deflector was completely shattered. most of the pieces of glass were still there except the leading edge of the glass. i've had the plastic film put on the car according to the recall but it isn't completely effective because there is glass missing. the dealership wouldn�t replace the part on warranty. i am now in a dispute with scion to get them to replace the deflector. my car is still under warranty yet they won't replace the defective part stating that they have a policy against replacing glass for any reason. i have tried for a week now to resolve this with scion. they have told me that a representative will call me the next business day yet they don�t call me. i have told them every time that i called that i can�t drive my car until this has been resolved. i have done some research and found, on scion's forum (www.scionlife.com), many other people that this has happened too. there are many people that state their deflector has shattered,other people�s sunroof has shattered and still other people�s moon roof has shattered. some people were moving when it happened, others were parked.scion replaced the part on most of the other vehicles.with all the glass panels in the roofs of these cars shattering for unknown reasons it's obvious to me that there is a dangerous design flaw.*nm

Reported in: LUBBOCK TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177850

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

Reported in: LUBBOCK TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177850

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

i was driving my scion tc in a normal fashion on the interstate when my glass sunroof shattered unexpectedly. my insurance is covering the cost, the dealer is waiting for the check to order the parts. previously my glass wind deflector has shattered also. *nm

Reported in: LITCHFIELD PARK AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177950

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

the wind deflector for my sunroof on my 2006 scion tc was shattered on sept 22, 2006 1) i was driving with my sunroof open on the street (no freeway). i closed the roof and went into work. at lunch time i made several stops (never opening the sunroof) and after coming back from the last store, i found the wind deflector shattered. i never heard anything hit my car. i did have the recall laminate in place but there was glass shards and pieces from the edges and the bottom. both dealers i went to cannot tell how the damage happened since the whole thing is shattered. there is no sign of a rock hitting it. 2) i cannot open sunroof or window for fear more glass will break off into my car. 3) i have gone to 2 dealerships (toyota) and both told me to that my insurance will have to pay for the damage. part has to be ordered through deal only. the first dealer was not helpful and even told me any glass place could replace which turned out to not be true. i am in the process of getting my insurance to pay for repair so i am still driving around with shattered glass (at least the 2nd dealer taped it so i don't lose a lot more glass).*jb

Reported in: CHANDLER AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

purchased my vehicle in march 2005. i have had it in the shop three (3) times for the moon roof. the moon roof rattles horribly and the dealership as taken the glass out and replaced it saying "that toyota has done all that they know what to do with that particular situation". i find this unacceptable. i have also had my car in the shop five (5) times for the back hatch. the hatch makes a horrible rattle when just driving on regular roads. this problem is still unfixed. my paint as with the numerous other amounts of complaints is chipping and bubbling up. it horrifies me to read all of these complaints regarding this vehicle. i can only anticipate on what could happen next. *nm

Reported in: RICHMOND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177250

OTHER

Reported in: RICHMOND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177250

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

Reported in: RICHMOND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177250

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

i was driving on the highway 5:30 pm on dec 7. the rear moon roof of my 2005 scion tc shattered with a loud "bang"while i was driving. the glass shattered uniformly through out the entire window. i stopped and inspected the glass and did not find any noticeable impact chips or points. the glass fell in to the passenger area over the following several days. (photos were taken prior falling) *nm

Reported in: ARCATA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177350

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

the manual transmission toyota scion tc has a violent cold start jerking and bucking at a slow speed when it is started until the engine is warm. the dealership has tried to replace sensors and it continues to do the same thing. toyota claims it is operating as designed as there are no computer "fault codes" displayed. others have driven it and claimed that it is not normal, but toyota refuses to do anything about it - "it is operating as designed." many dealers have looked at it and have not been able to fix it, although they agree that the manual transmission vehicle is not as popular as the automatic and few people pursue the problem. autoweek magazine wrote about the problem in the september 19, 2005 issue and the official response from scion was that there was no problem with the vehicle although it would buck and jerk for them as well. *jb

Reported in: OAKLAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167850

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

moonroof has shattered for second time. dealer/toyota would not replace per warranty. vehicle was brought in for recall approx. june 2006. there were no problems prior and glass was fine before recall. moonroof has shattered twice since recall with no noticeable impact. recall fix/material is unsafe as shattering glass may injure driver and or passenger. *jb

Reported in: MURRIETA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177350

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

driving on a sunny day without a car around, sunroof shattered and covered the interior with glass. the sunroof windshield was previously fixed as part of the recall. both the sunroof and rails were destroyed. toyota did not pay for repair. *jb

Reported in: LITTLETON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177750

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

looping to the ramp around 40 mph entering freeway, sunroof shattered due to the side metal frame that was attached/glued to the glass gave in and the sunroof was not even opened. brought to dealership, took pictures of the shattered sunroof and sent to manufacturer. next day, toyota said it was a road hazard. i told them how could that be if the side metal frame gave in and they know there was no evidence of any materials or rock that hits the sunroof.

Reported in: TRACY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177150

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

i was driving on an interstate highway at approximately 60 mph with all the windows closed, including the sunroof. both the sunroof had the shades pulled as well. the outside temperature was about 85 degrees, and the a/c was running in the car. suddenly, i heard an extremely loud pop which sounded like a gun shot. seconds later, i heard bits of glass bouncing down the back of the car. i opened the shade of the sun oof only slightly enough to see that the entire sun roof shattered and as i drove, chunks of the glass were flying off the car. when i was able to pull off and assess the window it almost appeared as if it had been hit from the inside. the glass around the entire portion of the window was broken and pulling away from the sides and it puckered up toward the center of the window. this was an extremely distracting incident, and potentially dangerous. i was lucky to have the shades pulled so that the glass did not fall into the car. we had previously taken the car to dealer to have the deflector shield treated because of the recall. *ak

Reported in: MINNEAPOLIS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177050

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

car: 2005 scion tc purchased: mcgee toyota of hanover, ma in may 2007. -emergency brake failing 2 weeks after purchase, which caused an accident. -the dealership misdiagnosing the wheel bearing (2-3 times, finally fixing it). -we've been to mcgee toyota probably 5+ times now, and woburn toyota twice, all for problems with a 2005 scion tc. one of the other issues was when my wife bought the car, she bought a toyota extended warranty. we noticed a few weeks after purchase that the weather stripping was dry-rotting, and woburn toyota said they wouldn't replace it since it wasn't a factory windshield. we were originally told by mcgee toyota that we could take this car to any toyota dealership and the warranty would be valid. why were we not told by mcgee toyota when she bought the car, that the windshield had been replaced? mr murphy said he would do anything in his power to make us happy. mr murphy said he would replace all four tires on the car (because we also noticed there were 3 different tires on the car), as well as replace the windshield for us. we picked the car up yesterday, to find her seats leaned back (it looked like some teenage kids just got done joy-riding), two bubbles in the middle of the new(another aftermarket windshield, which is not covered under warranty ? again!) windshield, a loud squeal coming from the engine when revved, and the clutch making a very loud and noticeable squeak when depressed. it seems that when we bring the car in for something, we leave with 2-3 more problems. when addressed by a manager, it comes to no avail. i attempted to talk with a manager about those issues, and when i refused to shake his hand, we were asked to leave! there are many more issues with this car, which are too many to list in this initial complaint.

Reported in: HANSCOM AFB MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177X50

TIRES

Reported in: HANSCOM AFB MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177X50

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

Reported in: HANSCOM AFB MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177X50

PARKING BRAKE

Reported in: HANSCOM AFB MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177X50

SUSPENSION:FRONT

i purchased a 2005 toyota scion tc on may of 2005, which currently has aprox 35,400 miles. the problem i am having relates to the front suspension. when ever i pass over rough surfaces there is a distinct metallic rattling sound originating from the suspension area . i have taken the car in to the hollywood, ca toyota dealership twice to have this problem addressed, but as of yet it has not been resolved. after searching the internet for similar problems other owners of the same car might be experiencing, i discovered numerous complaints describing the exact defect my car has. attached are a few of the websites where i discovered other person's experiences. http://social-tc-club.com/index.php?showtopic=4609&mode=threaded&pid=77857 , http://www.clubsciontc.com/forum_thread_13219-suspension-noise--uh-oh-.html. my car is stock. please investigate this pervasive problem before someone gets hurt in an accident due to unstable front end control. *jb

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177550

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

cd player malfunctions and won't play cds. it reads error 4 and completely shuts down all cd functions including eject.

Reported in: BRUNSWICK GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177X50

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

moonroof deflector shattered at highway speeds.

Reported in: PEARLAND TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177X50

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

sun-roof shattered while driving on tollway! this was possibly due to debris that may have hit it from the road. went for recall on wind-breaker, but this issue hasn't been resolved with the sunroof! this is clearly a manufacturer defect and another source for a liability for toyota.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177750

AIR BAGS

my son was involved in an accident involving his 2005 scion tc hatchback. the right front tire left the road and he attempted to correct this. when he corrected, the back end of the car went out from under his control. he crossed the center line and entered the ditch on the left side of the road. he hit a driveway culvert head on. the car then flipped end over end and turned sideways before it landed nose down in a ditch approximately 40 feet from initial impact. neither the driver or front passenger airbags deployed. he and i have attempted to contact scion for assistance, they have given us no help. could you please help us out?

Reported in: SNOW HILL NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177950

AIR BAGS

i was rearended in my 2005 scion tc, by a 2003 ford explorer and pushed(sandwiched) into an f350 truck in front. the car was totaled. the airbags did not deploy and both driver and passenger seatbelts did not lock.

Reported in: INDIANHEAD PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177350

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: INDIANHEAD PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177350

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE

2005 toyota scion tc with rear hatch failure. consumer states that rear hatch can come crashing down on someone or on their hands if they are there. toyota talked to the consumer and stated that they did not believe there was a safety issue. *kb the consumer stated the rear hatch would not open on his vehicle, until one day, the stays completely failed and the rear hatch came crashing down. *jb

Reported in: ANAHEIM CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167850

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Reported in: ANAHEIM CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167850

EQUIPMENT

i own a 2005 scion tc (manufactured by toyota). recently the driver side power window was unable to close. the window would go half way up and then stop. it would go down fine from the half way up position. the motor was in good working order. i took my car to a local garage and they said that the window had come out of the run channel and that the metal piece which holds the run channel was bent and cracked. as the door and window mechanism has never had any kind of trauma and as the parts are all within the structure of the door i can only assume that the parts and/or installation of the window pieces were defective. i surmise that over time (vehicle is just 3.5 years old with 45k miles) the force of the normal window operation has warped the defective parts holding it in place. in my research i noticed that toyota issued a safety bulletin (nhtsa action # ea08004) for 2004 on their corolla and matrix models for a power window problem on these cars. i think my problem may be related to this. my local toyota dealer is not being cooperative saying my car is out of warranty so i intend to take up the issue with the regional representative. ps my mechanic said that he'd guess that my car wasn't the only scion tc that had this problem.

Reported in: BOULDER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177850

POWER TRAIN

the car would stall when trying to accelerate more quickly than normal. this occurred three times in approximately 10 days. this occurred twice on town roads, and the third time while entering the interstate to deliver the car to the dealer for repair. a diagnostic test was done which produced code #p2112--throttle actuator stuck closed. three new parts were replaced: hose, throttle body; body assy, throttle; gasket , throttle bod.

Reported in: COVENTRY RI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177050

VISIBILITY

while driving at approximately 25 mph, the moonroof on my 2005 toyota scion tc burst and shattered.

Reported in: SOMERVILLE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177650

STRUCTURE

incident occurred on 9/30/08 at ~3:15pm. i heard a loud bang (sounded like a shotgun blast) while driving on the highway at ~60mph. my immediate reaction was to duck...i literally thought someone was shooting at me. after a quick second to collect my wits, i looked around and saw no damage. once that "soaked" in, i realized i heard wind noise (i remember thinking that was odd because windows were up and sunroof was closed). i pulled back the sunroof screen and, to my astonishment, saw that the sunroof had spiderwebbed into thousands of tiny pieces...pieces that were already starting to fly off into traffic behind me. i pulled over and got out to look at the damage. the sunroof looked like something had blasted it from the inside out. i cleaned up the glass the best i could on the side of the highway and headed straight for the dealer. i had heard of deflector shattering (recall was completed on my deflector), but not the sunroof. the dealer refuses to pay for the sunroof even though i have the extended warranty. they claim that it was caused by a road hazard. the weather was mild, nothing hit my sunroof from the outside and, based on similar instances filed here, i firmly believe there is a defect with the design. toyota should do the right thing, fix this issue and honor their warranties.

Reported in: MEDINA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177750

VISIBILITY

Reported in: MEDINA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177750

VISIBILITY

i was driving on the highway at about 45mph when i heard a loud explosion. i immediately pulled over thinking a tire had blown and found that the moonroof glass had shattered. the glass was bowed upward in the center indicating it had broken due to stress. the windshield and the wind deflector did not break at all nor receive any damage. the glass was not impacted by any foreign object.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177250

VISIBILITY

i was driving up i-25, when the vehicle in front of me kicked up a rock. the rock hit the top of the sunroof, shattering it into pieces. a lot of sharp glass landed on myself the driver and in the passenger seat. the vehicles behind me were showered in glass. to repair this i had to purchase a costly new sunroof panel and i am going to have it clear brand so that if it happens again it does not injure any one. i received cuts from the broken glass falling on to me.

Reported in: MILLIKEN CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167150

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

my 2005 scion tc surges/lurches forward when resuming from a stop. the amount of pressure you apply to the gas pedal has no effect on how the car is going to move forward. the problem was very intermittent and hard to notice but started happening more and more often as of aug./sept. 2008. in mid sept. i almost rear ended the car in front of me taking off from a stop light. i took the car to the selling dealership and the service mgr. went on a test drive and said he noticed the problem at least 5 times in a few mile drive. when i picked my car up 2 days later the service invoice stated "unable to duplicate" and it was recommended i have a 30,000 mile maint. done i had just had those services done 1 month earlier and they were aware of that. it was then recommended that i switch gas stations and use high octane fuel and use a fuel injection cleaner purchased from any gas station, then if no improvement further diagnostics would be needed but no codes in the ecu. i followed the recommendations for over 2 months and no change. went back to the same dealership and was told nothing could be done and even with an extended warranty the regional service mgr sent to "inspect" my car did not inspect it and refused to authorize the repair and submit the claim under the extended warranty. i also at this time reminded them that the speedometer does not work all the time. and when it doesn't work and the car is idling the speedometer shows a speed of 5-10 miles per hour, yet while driving shows a speed of 0. i also pointed out that the drivers side pillar airbag cover they fixed weeks ago is hanging loose. it comes off every time you shut the door. this has been repaired at least twice before. they refused to acknowledge this problem as well. my car has or is having about 95% of the items displayed in your service bulletins, seatbelts,airbags,fuel injectors,window controls,sun roof,air condition and tire pressure monitor system. and the dealership aware of all of them.

Reported in: CAMARILLO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167150

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: CAMARILLO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167150

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Reported in: CAMARILLO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167150

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Reported in: CAMARILLO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167150

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: CAMARILLO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167150

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: CAMARILLO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167150

STRUCTURE:BODY

my 2005 scion tc purchased new had several swirl marks in the paint i was told it was from the porter washing the car to deliver to me. i said i refused to accept the car with the paint like that. they said i could bring it back and they would have it buffed out. i should have known then that there was a problem with the paint. this is my 6th new car 2nd new toyota i have never seen paint scratch, chip and bubble like this not to mention on a new car. my best friend owns body shop for high end cars and has cars shown at the concourse level he said that the problem is insufficient layers of paint and poor quality clear coat. my car is washed only by hand with the best available products and waxed the same way. i live in southern california several miles from the beach drive on city and freeway roads there is nothing in my driving habits that would cause the amount of paint damage i am experiencing. i even picked my car up from being serviced at the dealership and there were many scratches down to the metal and the dealership won't acknowledge them. i am on the phone with scion customer experience at least once a month over this car. there are so many complaints filed with the nhtsa for paint issues, this problem will never be a safety issue but it is an issue and i don't know who else to contact that has the ability to make the manufacture/dealership correct this for all the current owners and future buyers. my side view mirrors look like they have been sitting out in the desert for years the paint is completely cracked and faded. the slightest piece of road dirt hits and the paint is chipped all the way to the bare metal. this is not normal. cars that cost less and are years older have better looking paint. this is an expensive problem to fix but that expenses shouldn't be the consumers that trusted the reputation of toyota and spent hard earned money for the privilege of owning a new car. its unfair to the consumer, unjust and beneath toyota.

Reported in: CAMARILLO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167150

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion tc. the contact stated that the speedometer, seat belts, and air bag cover have failures. the speedometer does not work when the vehicle is in motion. the driver's side seat belt latch was not working properly and was repaired. currently, the passenger side seat belt is experiencing difficulty disconnecting from the latch. the dealer stated that the e clip failed in the air bag cover. the cover was repaired, which only lasted a few months before failing again. the vehicle has been at the dealer approximately four times for these failures. the failure mileage was 14,997 and current mileage is 38,000. updated 03/09/09. *lj the tire pressure monitoring system failed to alert the consumer she had a sidewall blowout. updated 03/11/09. *jb

Reported in: CAMARILLO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167150

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Reported in: CAMARILLO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167150

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

Reported in: CAMARILLO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167150

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: CAMARILLO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167150

SEATS

my son lost his life on dec 11, 2008 he was riding passenger in his own car, when his friend whom driving lost control of vehicle, the vehicle slid side ways, passenger side into a utility pole slid around and rear ended a tree, at which time my son was ejected out through the back window as a result to his death. he had his seat reclined, in which you see people doing this all the time while traveling. the auto manufacturer needs to not only put have this there owners manuel (which people don't read unless there is a problem) the auto makers need to put a sticker on the sun visor to warn drivers/passengers not ride or drive with the seat reclined. i have check on the internet and found that the auto makers are aware of this problem and congress are the feds has yet to make the auto makers do anything else about this problem, how many more kids will it take before something happens... by the way i only had one son, who i loved very much and now he is gone...please if anything make the auto makers do something.

Reported in: WALDORF MD || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: WALDORF MD || Crash: Y || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion tc. when the contact closed the passenger door on the vehicle, the passenger side air bag deployed without warning. the vehicle filled with chemicals from the air bag. the contact received a recall notice, but the dealer stated that the repairs for the air bag would be at the contact's expense. the vin and mileages were unknown.

Reported in: FRANKLIN NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

to save for space regarding the number of characters i am allotted i have put a very detailed list of things that happened at this url: http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124643 please take the time to review it since i know that the nhtsa has been querying this topic before.

Reported in: CHESAPEAKE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177850

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

i was driving my 2005 toyota scion tc at approximately 7am on an expressway at 55mph my sunroof closed as well as the shade cover both closed. i heard a loud pop followed by bits of glass falling in on me and the car through the top vent holes of the sunroof. i pulled over as soon as possible off the expressway to assess what had happened not an easy task when cars are doing speeds of 55-70+ .when i view the damage it appears that some how the front wind deflector of the sunroof had popped up and shattered the glass of the closed sunroof all around the edges along the track of the middle glass and it appears that it may have push the glass upward causing the middle glass to shatter and crumble inside the vehicle on to the shade cover that thankfully was closed leaving about an 8x4 inch whole in the glass and the rest of glass cracked and crumbly with chunks of glass on the inside as well as outside the car. extremely dangerous but very thankful it did not cause serious injury to myself or anyone driving on the road with me. i brought the car to my dealer and they claim the car was hit by something that shattered the glass and told me to contact my insurance company to do the repair. after reading about the numerous other complaints for the exact same problem i will be returning to the dealer today to further argue my point , no repair made at this time . my concern is that i have read that people have had multiple incidents after repairing the damage . there is no doubt there is a major flaw in the design of the sunroof . there was a recall on the wind deflector that involved putting some type of film over the deflector that would prevent it from cracking if hit by debris while open stopping it from breaking apart and flying off. i had that recall done in 2007 . i was told now that this incident had nothing to do with the recall issue, i disagree i believe the recall should have been for the mechanics of the wind deflector it some how was forced to open up.

Reported in: SHILREY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177850

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i have a 2005 scion tc that i purchase brand new from the factory. recently i had my handle latch broken from normal use. i lifted it like you would normally do and it just snapped (broke). i then realized that it was framed or made with thin plastic that wouldn't last long on the car itself because if you apply normal pressure by opening it, the handle is not made to handle such pressure by the weight of the truck and glass. it's a hatch back. i notice numerous complaints from other scion tc owners on several blogs and websites. i have not attempted to fix it because i'm looking at parts alone $180 without labor. i was wondering if there's anything i could do besides filing a complaint. thank you.

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177150

STRUCTURE

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177150

AIR BAGS

hi, i was involved in a car accident december 2, 2009. i own a scion tc 2005 model. i was traveling on highway 440 outer beltline near ext 7 glenwood avenue. it was raining heavily at approximately 6:30pm when i hit a puddle in the left far lane and began hydroplaning, i hit the car next to me on my passenger side and started spinning approximately 4-5 times and hit the cement barrier on the bridge of crabtree creek. i hit the barrier head on and the spun around again and hit the back drivers side on the cement as well. my car ended against the cement barrier on the far right side of the road facing the wrong direction. my complaint is that my airbags never deployed. luckily i was not severely injured but hitting head on it is my opinion and that of the owner of the collision repair shop that my car was brought to, that the air bags should have deployed for safety reasons. i was driving at a speed of approximately 50 miles per hour, no more then 55. i have done research that shows it only take speeds of 8-14 mph that the air bags should go off at a sudden deceleration, and i was certainly going faster then that. there were a few recalls on the airbags on my make and model of vehicle but these were mostly pertaining to the side and knee bags. i have filed a claim with the toyota/scion customer service representatives and sent them pictures and i do have a case number with them. the dot people that came to the site of the crash had mentioned that this site of road is being investigated for previous accidents.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177250

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

four way flashers start and stop while driving.

Reported in: GRAND BLANC MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

3 days ago drivers seat back lever could not be used to restore seat back position and had to use lever located next to seat bottom. today lever could be moved but did not work and seat back again had to be repositioned using the other lever. airbags are located in the seat so an appointment is scheduled for the 22nd of this month with the dealer.

Reported in: CAMARILLO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167150

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion. the contact stated as she started the vehicle it accelerated and would not stop as she depressed the brakes the vehicle finally stopped. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic. after a diagnostic test they stated that they could not repair the failure and the vehicle should go to the toyota dealer for repair. the vehicle was then towed to the dealer and after running a diagnostic test it showed that the actuator needed to be replaced. the repair cost was $1,000 and the contact wants a reimbursement since her model should be recalled but it does not appear on the recall list. the toyota manufacturer could not be reached and this has been going on for over a month. the failure mileage was 47,574.

Reported in: WEST BOROUGH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167350

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 scion tc. while driving approximately 35 miles per hour the accelerator pedal stuck. the contact put the vehicle in neutral and it failed to stop. the contact stated there was a crash and 3 individuals were injured. a police report was filed. the contact received a $220 citation for failure to control speed. the failure and current miles were not available. the vin was not available.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

occasionally while stopped at red light, my engine will rev unexpectedly without my me touching the gas pedal, this has caused my car to jerk forward on several occasions and has almost made me hit the car in front of me and worst it has forced me into the middle of intersections.

Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177750

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

four way flashers start and stop while driving.

Reported in: GRAND BLANC MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

four way flashers start and stop while driving.

Reported in: GRAND BLANC MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the engine rpm's increased excessively with an unexpected acceleration. when the brake pedal was engaged there was a reduction in the speed. the contact was able to continue driving normally. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. the failure mileage was 110,000. the current mileage was 126,000.

Reported in: AKRON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177X50

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

purchased 2005 scion tc new on 12/29/2004 have had several problems with interior trim and paint. then last june (2009) when opening the trunk (hatch back) the latch plate came off the car in my hand hanging by a cord. this plate is made of very thin plastic and attached to the car with thin plastic clips. the clips are not strong enough to with stand the constant use and amount of upward pressure it takes to raise the hatch. in december 2009 the lever on the drivers seat back to move the seat forward to allow passengers in the back stuck and wouldn't move. couple days later the lever would move but didn't work. the seat back can only be moved now using the lever at the side of the seat bottom. the car had less than 50,000 miles on it when the trunk/hatch piece broke off and under 60,000 miles when the seat lever stopped working. all the interior trim pieces that line the hatch window have broken off and they are also only held in place with these very flimsy plastic clips. the drivers side front pillar airbag cover has been falling off since the 3-4 month i owned the car the dealer has "tried" to repair and still when you shut the door or just driving the cover falls off.

Reported in: VENTURA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

Reported in: VENTURA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

sunvisor on driver and passenger side of vehicle are detached from inside shaft and now they just dont go up. not functioning properly.

Reported in: AURORA IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177850

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

1. driver door required more force to close. later, i noticed the driver window would not raise more than half way. 2. the window regulator arm is bent, and the internal attachment point is broken. the window gets progressively worse over time, and the raised height becomes lower. 3. the dealer stated their must have been previous damage to the vehicle, and they were unable to resolve. maaco said they were unable to resolve. more than a year later, took it back to the dealer, and the new service personnel were able to replace the regulator arm, and weld it to the door in march 2010. it's now june, and the window will no longer go past the half way point when attempting to close. each time i've attempted to get a resolution, the dealer has insisted the internal door damage is a result of a previous accident (carfax is clear) or due to the previous owner replacing the door mounted audio speaker. now, i read another complaint with very similar damage that makes me believe this is an inherent problem that the dealer should have fixed when the car was still under warranty.

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167650

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167650

STRUCTURE

2005 scion tc hatch handle broke from normal use.

Reported in: LA HABRA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177150

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

the trunk hatch handle of my 2005 scion tc broke off one day when opening the trunk hatch. the trunk handle is needed in opening the trunk. it has an electronic button release that must be pressed at the same time that the trunk is lifted. the handle broke off the car without warning and with only normal use. upon inspection of the part i and several mechanics (including toyota technicians) determined that the part is flimsy and of poor design. toyota technicians also admit that this is a common failure. it is a part used to raise the whole trunk hatch and is mounted to the car with weak plastic. i have searched online forums and have seen many people have experienced the same failure. although since most had their hatch handle break in the first 3 years (covered under warranty), the problem has not been specifically addressed. it is a problem for those of us that have failures outside of the warranty period because the part has not been officially determined to be defective. i have had the part replaced at my local dealership. i have tried to get the toyota distributors to determine this part defective, but they deny my claim saying it is outside the warranty. being covered under warranty is not the issue. i would like this part to be determined defective so that if i or other owners find it breaks off in the future it is replaced by toyota as it is an essential part of the normal functioning of the car.

Reported in: HONOLULU HI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177350

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

hatch handle broke as it has on many scion tc's.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

as i was driving down the highway i accelerated to pass and it seemed as if my throttle shorted out. my car�s rpm�s dropped and i started to decrease speed. i removed my foot from the accelerator and it seemed to catch again, but as i pushed the pedal again my accelerator went out for a second time. at this point and my engine shut down. i shifted into neutral and tried to restart my car multiple times while rolling with no success. i had to try to maneuver my car through traffic with no power, rolling at a speed of about 40 miles per hour and decreasing rapidly while on the highway with a speed limit of 65. after i made my way over two lanes to the shoulder i tried to restart my car and it would catch and then turn off. i waited a few minutes and tried again, it started as if nothing had happened and i continued on. i could not take my car to the shop but planned to take it the next monday. on my way home on a sunday evening i was driving on one of the busiest streets in arlington, tx and the car started to shut down on me again. i pulled over and turned the vehicle off and waited a few minutes as i have done before and headed home. as i was driving again the car�s throttle went out completely and i could do nothing except roll down the street. as i pushed the throttle my car would not exceed 2,000 rpm's and the max speed was 25 mph. i made it to a safe spot after rolling for about 2 miles at 12-20 mph on a 45 mph road. i had to wait until monday before i could have someone tow it away. the salesman and i did the research on the scion tc and assured me before purchasing the car, that acceleration was not a problem. i was concerned due to the problems toyota was having however i did not see any recalls or major problems except airbags, windows, and the sunroof recalls. i was expecting a great car, with great safety features and durability but issues with a throttle body going out while on the highway is a major concern that needs to be investigated.

Reported in: ARLINGTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177650

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: ARLINGTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177650

VISIBILITY

2005 scion tc, sun roof exploded while driving at i-85 freeway. all windows and sunroof were closed when it happened. the shattered sunroof have a huge hole in middle front section of the sunroof and shattered all four sides. on daily driving, i noticed that the car structure flex too much, enough to produce popping sound. toyota dealer initial assessment is not part of warranty or recall as of this date 11/05/2010.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177250

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177250

STRUCTURE

i was driving approximately 65 mph on a highway during a somewhat cold, wet evening when all of the sudden my sunroof shattered. at the time i was not using my sunroof and it was completely closed. unfortunately my sun shade was not closed and as a result i experienced a shower of glass while driving on the highway surrounded by moderate traffic. this could have caused a major accident! the noise that came from the sunroof was similar to a small handgun going off in my car and for a minute or so i thought someone had taken a shot at me. after searching throughout my car for evidence of any type of road debris that might have caused this i could find none. right now i am driving around without a sunroof and without the money to pay for the repair. this sunroof mechanism was designed poorly and i have read many other complaints and case descriptions similar to mine.

Reported in: BELLAIRE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167450

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

during cold weather, the latch on the trunk of a 2005 scion tc won't stay closed, keeping the hatch opened until it warms up, then it will close, but if it's cold outside it will stay opened.

Reported in: ABILENE TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

WHEELS

the tires on the scion have been replaced every 4 to 8 months. toyota said its not their problem. i spoke to many mechanics and they do not know why the tires are breaking, they believe its the car design and the low profile tires. i do not speed and avoid pot holes. this is a major safety hazard.

Reported in: NEW MILFORD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177X50

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

bought 4 yokohama tires had 3 blow outs. had 31950 when tires were put on. drove 1500 miles had first blowout. replaced tire pay out pocket. had 2nd blow out in dec 2010 car had 51000 has 3rd blow out jan 24 2011 called yokohama told them they said my tires were on recall so wouldn't replaced.

Reported in: WAREHAM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177X50

AIR BAGS

our daughters 2005 scion tc was in an accident that was a head on collision she lost control on black ice and hit a pole. her car has been deemed totaled by the insurance and body shop due to the severe damage to the car. she has numerous injuries from this accident and the air bags not deploying. it is very strange when i called toyota they claim there are no recalls for airbags which i see in fact there is by this website. they also state that the airbags would not deploy in this type of accident , with her hitting the pole direct and the car being totaled because of the damage how can they say this? they have not even seen the car and over the phone they are stating the airbags would not go off in this type of accident. sounds like toyota needs to get their facts straight. thank god my daughter is still here, she had an angel looking after her that night because it certainly was not toyota.

Reported in: PASADENA MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177250

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

driving down the highway at ~65 mph in 2005 scion tc with sunroof open and without warning the front air deflector shield shattered throwing glass into the passenger compartment. no other traffic was around that could have caused a thrown stone or anything else.

Reported in: READING OH || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167050

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

all windows seals ( rubber ) are discolored ... i had my car 7 years and every year the rubber around the front windshield side and back windows are all rotten.. trying to see if toyota can replace all frames.. thanks

Reported in: SAINT CLOUD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177750

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the throttle body stuck open causing it to rev to excessive rpms and then would finally die. this happened while driving at highway speed in 7/08. the throttle body was replaced and then once again it failed, this time sticking closed causing the car to die in an intersection. this was in 3/11 (this year) with only 73k on it total miles ( only 30k on this throttle body). when we received the new part this time, it had been obviously redesigned with a vent allowing corrosion not to occur. this is a real hazard when you have no control over engine speed while driving. with the redesigned part ( a toyota/scion part) it is obvious this was a "known" problem, yet no recall was ever issued or received.

Reported in: CYPRESS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177950

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: CYPRESS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177950

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i was on my way to work when the vehicle in front of me came to a complete stop. i was approx. three car lengths behind her (which is plenty of distance at 25mph) when i applied my brakes though nothing happened. they made a grinding noise (like the pads were gone, but they are new ceramic pads). i ended up hitting the vehicle in front of me. i got a citation for following to close, which is $260.00, my insurance was increased by over $100.00 a month, i had to pay for her car plus $3750.00 of damage on mine. she didn't have insurance and was driving on a suspended license.when i told the officer what had happened with my car he just looked at me as if i was stupid. this is a major problem that is and has cost people a lot of money, not to mention being without a vehicle.

Reported in: HERMISTON OR || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177850

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: HERMISTON OR || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177850

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: HERMISTON OR || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177850

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

moonroof deflector shattered with a pop sound at speeds 55 with all windows closed. later inspection that it was cracked around all the edges about 1/2 ~ 1 inches into the center. *tt

Reported in: ROCKVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167550

STRUCTURE:BODY

moonroof deflector shattered with a pop sound at speeds 55 with all windows closed. later inspection that it was cracked around all the edges about 1/2 ~ 1 inches into the center. *tt

Reported in: ROCKVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167550

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the rear trunk hatch molding panel broke off and the electrical cord with latch release is unsecured and dangling. it has to be secured to car with tape but that covers brake light. i was pulled over today by a california police officer , who informed me that it "is a safety hazard and unsafe". there are thousands of scion tx and xbs from 2005-2011 with the same problem as seen in this facebook page and petition for recall. http://www.facebook.com/pages/scion-tc-and-xb-defective-trunk-hatch-handle i have visited multiple scion toyota service centers and contacted customer service by phone (including 1-18-2012). scion will not replace part with the re-engineered/ improved scion part or cover the cost of repair/instillation unless you qualify for "customer loyalty" and have serviced your vehicle at scion dealership service center. they will not make a recall; denying it is a safety issue which is contrary to what the california police department says.

Reported in: GLENDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167160

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: GLENDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167160

STRUCTURE:BODY

back hatch door handle garnish just came off the vehicles rear hatch handle has a design flaw which makes the part fail. the rear hatch handle is fastened to the trunk/hatch with plastic clips. when the release button for the hatch is pressed, it only unlocks the hatch door. it does not spring upward like other vehicles. in the manual it shows to hold the release button and lift with the hatch handle. because there are no springs to help lift it applies lots of pressure to the clips which weaken them. eventually, they just snap. they are also known for snapping when the hatch is locked, in cold weather, and there are even reports of the release button melting. replacement costs for this particular piece from the dealer is $170 for the handle and upward $200+ for labor. this price does not guarantee a permanent fix. this is the cost for the same faulty part. because scion owners are aware of this, many have resorted to their own means of fixing which is where the safety issues arise. scion calls this part an exterior garnish which implies it is for decorative purposes only and is not covered by warranty, but it is not just for looking at. this piece is a housing compartment for some vital components. because scion knows about this, they should be held liable for putting their consumers at risk. sign the petition to recall scion defective rear hatch handles and improve our safety. . i have heard this is a class action lawsuit going on for this http://classactionlawsuitsinthenews.com/class-action-lawsuit-complaints/toyota-scion-xb-tc-class-action-lawsuit-complaint-filed-over-alleged-rear-hatch-door-handle-defect/

Reported in: SANTA FE NM || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177250

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

both catalytic converters failed and need replaced. dealership ( fort bend toyota ) stated the failure was unusual and premature. defective equipment for that model/ year / and mileage.

Reported in: ROSENBERG TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167350

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

i was told by a ga mechanic that i need to purchase a "vapor emissions canister" for my 2005 scion tc in the amount of $520.96 (parts & labor) i see there is a recall/technical safety bulletin on this below bulletin no: s-sb-0030-09 date of bulletin: 08/30/2010 summary description: scion: some tc vehicles may exhibit a mil on condition with one or more of the following dtcs: p0455, p0441 or p0456. *pe 2005 toyota scion tc fuel system, gasoline service bulletin 288332 nhtsa: action number: 10033635 service bulletin number: 288332 report date: jun 02, 2009component: fuel system, gasoline summary: scion: some tc vehicles may exhibit a mil on condition with one or more of the following dtcs: p0455, p0441 or p0456. *pe do i really need to purchase this or can this be corrected by scion/toyota?

Reported in: SMYRNA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177550

STRUCTURE:BODY

my 2005 toyota scion tc turned off while i was driving. i put vehicle in park and re started it. moments later the brakes failed and i turned into a plaza. at that point the steering failed. i did not know the vehicle was on fire until this point. i had no control of the car so i reached back and grabbed my two year old who was strapped in her car seat. right before we jumped out the car stopped completely ( tires melted) , the flames were visible in front of me and the car filled with smoke. we jumped out and ran. moments later the entire car was in flames. witnesses told me that i was on fire for a while and they turned around to get my attention. no injuries or fatalities were suffered with this fire but it was way too close for comfort.

Reported in: WELLINGTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177550

ENGINE

Reported in: WELLINGTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177550

STRUCTURE:BODY

i love my scion however i bought brand new from expressway toyota in dorchester ma in 2005 and with all the recalls i see on here i've only done one, and that the glass windshield. every other time i go the dealer and tell them that there are recalls, they ignore me and say that there isn't . i have some rattling noise going on under my car...i fixed once at the dealer and it came back again but now the dealer wants me to pay again to fix it and i think it's a safety concern in the car, the tires are also uneven, i keep having to change tires too often, the hatch lift in the back keeps breaking...major failing and cheap. it feels like it was glued on. i would an answer from the dealer where i bought the car as to why they keep denying my visits on the recalls and why in being charge the same safety work that i've paid once to get fix and now the same rattling noise keeps coming. i never get any information in the mail from my dealer either informing me of these recalls. i guess they are refusing to fix them.

Reported in: MEDFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167050

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: MEDFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167050

TIRES

Reported in: MEDFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167050

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Reported in: MEDFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167050

VISIBILITY/WIPER

while driving down the road at about 10-15 mph (going very slowly because it was a dirt road), i heard an extremely loud pop which sounded like a gunshot. immediately stopping to inspect, i discovered that the moonroof had shattered completely. the webbing of the broken glass was more clearly visible from the inside than the outside. there was absolutely no sign of any impact. no other cars were around anywhere and nothing that could have hit the glass. as i continued to drive home, the pieces began to fall into the back passenger seat and finally the whole thing started to fall inside. i called a local toyota dealership and they told me a glass replacement would be $1158.00. i had previously noticed that in my daily driving, whenever the car structure flexed in any way (as in on uneven terrain and sometimes even on highway or interstate driving), i would occasionally hear popping sounds as if there was some type of strain on the frame. i suspect some type of manufacturer defect, especially since i see that other people have experienced the same type problem with the moonroof or sunroof exploding without cause. on a different note, the rear hatch lift keeps falling off. in calling toyota to complain about the moonroof issue, i was informed that they did issue a warranty enhancement for the hatch lift. i had received no information in the mail about the enhancement, but the representative said it must be because the vehicle was still registered under the previous owner in their system. don't know how that happened since we purchased from a dealership and have the title.

Reported in: WARM SPRINGS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177950

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: WARM SPRINGS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177950

VISIBILITY/WIPER

i was driving back from work going around 60 mph on the highway, and heard loud bang like a gunshot. first i thought that one of my tires has hit on something and exploded but then i felt something falling from the roof and i managed to pull over right away. when i got out of the car i saw my moon roof shattered in pieces. there wasn't any debrief on the road or any small rocks that could've hit the roof and shattered it. the bang was very loud and very disturbing and i hope this can be investigated and prevented in the future.

Reported in: RESTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

WHEELS

factory wheel cracked after very minor hit on a pothole.

Reported in: RED WING MN || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167150

STRUCTURE:BODY

the rear trunk hatch molding panel broke off and the electrical cord with latch release is unsecured and dangling. it has to be secured to car with tape but that covers brake light. i've been pulled countless times here in texas and most troopers inform me that it "is a safety hazard and unsafe". there are thousands of scion tx and xbs from 2005-2011 with the same problem as seen in this facebook page and petition for recall. http://www.facebook.com/pages/scion-tc-and-xb-defective-trunk-hatch-handle i have visited multiple scion toyota service centers and contacted customer service by phone. scion will not replace part with the re-engineered/ improved scion part or cover the cost of repair/instillation unless you qualify for "customer loyalty" and have serviced your vehicle at scion dealership service center. they will not make a recall; denying it is a safety issue which is contrary to what the texas police department says.

Reported in: MONTGOMERY TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion tc. the contact stated that he attempted to open the rear hatch and the handle mechanism fractured and became detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 54,000.

Reported in: HARRISBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

05 scion tc collided with another vehicle on the highway. after impact scion spun out of control and hit guard rail. air bag in 05 scion did not deploy, driver of scion had an injured neck, bruise on left thigh and lump on forehead from hitting it in on steering wheel. driver of scion was taken to the hospital, and has to undergo physical therapy due to neck injury.

Reported in: DEER PARK NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177350

AIR BAGS

Reported in: DEER PARK NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177350

ENGINE

i do not understand why toyota knows that there is a defect in their engines on these cars but they would not recall them. they recalled the camry with the same engine but not the scion tc. they redesigned the engine in 2007 to fix the defect. the known defect is the head bolts were too short, causing them undue stress and eventually stripping out the bolt holes for the heads. this causes the car to overheat blow the engines. this is a safety issue as many people have had this happen in the middle of the road and at intersections where the car dies. people can be rear ended and broad sided because of this. toyota knew about the defect because they fixed recalled the camry which had the same engine. this is no small fix. for most owners this out of pocket expense is between $3000 - $6000 dollars depending on how much damage was caused by the over heating. there are complaints all over the internet of this happening but no one in the government is doing anything to push toyota into fixing their known screw up.

Reported in: ELGIN IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

now feeling compelled to document this issue only because it is the 2nd failure of these tires. failure in the rear drivers side tire side wall bubble was seen as i entered my scion tc 2005 that was on 1/30/13 mileage 57786. that would make it 7400 miles for the first failure. the original tires purchased (all 4) 12/10/11 mileage 50320. now after almost a year the 2nd failure of these tires inside wall where tread belt meets side wall has peeled off. this was on a day when we had our 2 grandsons in the car. mileage now 64395. different tire front drivers side. so that is 14k on this tire that failed. as you can see we are not high mileage divers. my biggest concern would be what if this failed on the interstate at 70 mph? sounds like the issue fstone had some years ago. speed was not a factor, bad roads not a factor, the weather was clear, no outside condition or other vehicles involved. i have been driving for 50+ years. we will contact the tire manufacture also.

Reported in: SEMINOLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167650

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion. the contact stated that while loading items into the rear lift gate, the lift gate fell and struck the contact in the face. the contact sustained a fractured nose bridge and injuries to the face. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who inspected the lift gate and advised that the hydraulic system had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. the vin was not available.

Reported in: NAPA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

when i returned to my car that had been parked for approximately three hours, i found that the deflector was raised and the sunroof was entirely shattered. the "legs" of the deflector appeared to have broken through the glass, as the sunroof was severely cracked and broken along each of its four edges. i had not used the sunroof prior to parking my car that morning. upon reading similar complaints, i do recall also having heard an extremely loud pop while driving, but the sunroof did not shatter until some time after while the car was parked.

Reported in: PALATINE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Reported in: PALATINE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion tc. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, another vehicle crashed into the drivers side and caused the contact to crash into the guard rail on the passenger's side. the air bags failed to deploy and the contact sustained back injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177250

ENGINE

i was driving and the car just died.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion tc. the contact stated that the driver's side air bag warning indicator was illuminated. the contact also stated that the horn and the cruise control was inoperable. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the module was defective but did not disclose which module. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Reported in: LEXINTON KY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167X50

AIR BAGS

Reported in: LEXINTON KY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE167X50

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i was driving along government st, the streets downtown needs major repairs. but i didn't hit a bump in the road or nothing to cause my glass to break. i didn't even hear anything hit my glass i had the sunroof open with my little brother and dog in the car when glass begin to fall on us.

Reported in: BATON ROUGE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTKDE177450

AIR BAGS

tl-the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion tc. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was towed to a savage yard. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage 142,000. rg

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTKDE177450

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