2005 Scion Tc reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2005 Scion Tc — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 203
- 2 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- 32 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 34 reported crashes · 40 injuries · 3 deaths · 4 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,535
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Scion median
+19
median 184 across 10 Scion records
Vs 2003-2007
-77
median 280 complaints in 857 records
Top component share
16%
Visibility: 32 complaints
What owners report fails — 2005 Scion Tc
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 32
- STRUCTURE:BODY 15
- AIR BAGS 15
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11
- ENGINE 9
1 recall on record for the 2005 Scion Tc
- NHTSA 10V035000 · 2010 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2005 Scion Tc
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2005 Scion Tc units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Scion Tc reliable?
NHTSA has 203 consumer complaints on record for the 2005 Scion Tc and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is visibility:sun/moon roof assembly (32 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2005 Scion Tc units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Scion Tc?
Owners most often report problems with: visibility:sun/moon roof assembly (32), structure:body (15), air bags (15), unknown or other (11). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2005 Scion Tc?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.