2005 Scion TC structure problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2005 Scion TC — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The frame and every metal component on the underneath of the car including the frame rusts terribly. The rest is completely corroding away and breaking off. Even th metal strap holding my gas tank on is completely rusted and if I put n pressure it chips away. I didn't notice this until I went to…”
filed Apr 27, 2018
“Driving at highway speed on an approximately 40 degree dry day with no extreme weather conditions. Heard a shotgun like noise at which point the sunroof shattered and glass fell into the drivers side and passenger side areas. Sunroof and wind shield were closed, screen was open. Pain resulted in…”
filed Dec 9, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other TC years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 TC | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 TC | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 TC | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 TC | 8 | 13% |
| 2008 TC | 22 | 26% |
| 2007 TC | 16 | 14% |
| 2006 TC | 28 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Scion TC
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.