2008 Scion Tc reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2008 Scion Tc — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 109
- 1 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 23 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 23 reported crashes · 17 injuries · 1 death · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,944
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Scion median
-75
median 184 across 10 Scion records
Vs 2006-2010
-163
median 272 complaints in 785 records
Top component share
21%
Engine: 23 complaints
What owners report fails — 2008 Scion Tc
- ENGINE 23
- STRUCTURE:BODY 11
- AIR BAGS 9
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4
2 recalls on record for the 2008 Scion Tc
- NHTSA 10V036000 · 2010 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- NHTSA 10V035000 · 2010 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
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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 2008 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 2008 Scion Tc reliable?
NHTSA has 109 consumer complaints on record for the 2008 Scion Tc and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (23 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2008 Scion Tc units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Scion Tc?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (23), structure:body (11), air bags (9), unknown or other (8). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2008 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.