2008 Scion TC Problems, complaints & recalls

Burning oil bad

Sunroof / moonroof explosion. Driving 50 mph on freeway and what sounded like a gun shot was my moonroof exploding. Nothing hit the vehicle, it just exploded on its own.

Engine consumes too much oil . Have to refill the oil in my engine about two times in between oil changes.

2008 - Scion - toyota - burning oil, burning a quart of oil in less than every 800 miles. Car is up to date with all maintenance. Mechanic referred us to dealership. Toyota issued a tsb - 'some 2006 ' 2011 model year vehicles equipped with the 2az-fe engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption.' And that 'p030# (cylinder # misfire detected) dtc may also be set as a result of oil consumption.' However dealership refuses to even test or repair the...

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 scion tc. The contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of oil, even between oil changes. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who stated that there was an unknown safety campaign that expired in june of 2015. The contact stated that he purchased the vehicle used in june of 2015 and was not notified of the campaign. The manufacturer stated that the notice was probably mailed to the previous owner. The contact contested that this was not his fault. The...

Takata recall. My front tires wearing fast. When I took to dealer for service & alignment, I was informed that my car has a row bar that is rusted and frozen and I will need to replace it ($2,000 estimated). When I drive it in the rain, the car flails all over the lane. I had to stop and let cars pass me, I could only drive at low speeds and I had to pull over 4 times before getting home safely. I felt like I was going to drive off the road. Very scared and dangerous. I can't drive my car on wet roads. Also, I'm...

Purchased this car for my teenage daughter 2 months ago. Car runs like a champ. Recently had to add a quart and a half of oil then changed the oil saturday and yesterday the car was 2 quarts low again. Have seen numerous complaints online about excessive oil use on these vehicles, same year yet toyota has not issued a recall, why? When reading complaints, apparently it's a common problem, defect, with the 08 tc in which involves the piston rings. This is a very expensive fix and toyota should be held accountable for the repairs.

Excessive oil consumption and this is the second engine that has blown in my car. The first problem was when the pistons blew up my engine and now here we go again with the pistons in the second motor. I called scion customer service and spoke with camille and she basically told me I am stuck with this bad motor that I just had put in on april 7, 2017.

Excessive engine oil consumption problem. Burns more than two quart of oil in less than 1800 miles.

This vehicle was just involved in an accident, rear-ending the car in front, the front end of the vehicle is demolished, the radiator and everything crushed and slammed back, fluids leaking from everything, even buckled the passenger door, the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle in front of this vehicle's airbags deployed. The police officers on the scene could not understand why they did not deploy.

High consumption of engine oil. I am having to add about a quart every 1000 miles or so. Took to dealer and was told I was 2 weeks past the deadline of 10 years from the date the vehicle went into service. The car is well under the 150,000 miles coverage period at only 90,000 miles. Toyota's position was firm on the 2 week overage period. This just does not seem right. This car's engine could lock up due to lack of oil and cause me to wreck not to mention the unnecessary amount of air pollution this is causing

Rapid oil consumption. Over 4 quarts in <2,000 miles. Problem started around 147,000 odo

On sep 24th, 2017, I was merging onto the south 710 freeway from mission boulevard in alhambra, ca around 7 pm when my closed sunroof shattered. I quickly pulled over and looked at the roof in the fading light of sunset. There were no trees, birds or overhead bridges where the failure occurred and appeared to be no objects that appeared to have hit the car or embedded in the sunroof glass. I cleaned some of the loose glass and carefully rolled back onto the 710 freeway way to drive up the freeway to get home and contact my insurance company

My engine had to be replaced, but instead of getting a scion they got a corolla engine, so now my car drinks too much gas. The brakes stopped being stop close to on the dime after they fixed the engine, and replaced the tires. When they changed the tires they used impact studs/bolts. Every time I use cruise control it goes faster a little no matter if it's up or down hill. I have to push down to slow it down.

Center console burst into flames causing an internal fire, while stationary.

At around 35000 miles I noticed my car started burning oil. I thought this was normal so I began using thicker oil. The problem persisted. My car now has 185000 miles and I'm using 10w40 oil with oil stabilizer and the problem continues. I've had two oil consumption tests done on my car and, according to their testing standards, it has passed both times. However, the issue is ongoing and has of course worsened. It's to the point that my oil light came on in my car and I had to add 2 quarts of oil after only 3500 miles. Toyota has simply left me in the dark with this problem as I was hoping to have this vehicle for many years to come.

I just went to the dealer and have indicated that my car burns oil 2 to 3x's faster than normal. I was made aware (for the 1st time) of the extended warranty that toyota issued. However, my car now has 150,737 miles and does not qualify for the warranty work. Here's the document that shows my car no longer qualifies. Http://media.Fixed-ops.Com/toy_campaigns/ze7-dlrltr.Pdf please help!

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 scion tc. While driving 25 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent facility. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 scion tc. Each time the vehicle was driven, the engine would consume oil and overheat. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Car was tested for the oil consumption test they were doing and it supposedly passed, but then as driving down the highway, the motor completely blew due to the lack of oil. I'd even been adding oil to my car daily.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 scion tc. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 scion tc. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel turned in both directions independently. In addition, the vehicle jerked when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. While driving over a speed bump, the vehicle spun out independently. The contact lost control and the vehicle spun into the grass and stalled. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's...

The first is issue is the oil consumption it consume almost 1q in 2k which is not what is suppose to be happening. I only had this vehicle for 2 years and the engine blew with no warning no oil light on nothing.

With the vehicle running, passenger exited the vehicle and closed the door. The airbag curtain and seat airbag deployed. Toyota kept the car for 65 days. The letter sent to me stated they found nothing wrong with the car and they were sorry for the mishap.

While driving this car I have felt as if I was going to be slung into traffic on the interstate ,highways, city roads , country roads, and definitely in most curves. It's like the car has a mind of its own going where it wants at low speeds you can't feel or see it to much but after around 35 to 40 is when it's most noticeable I feel that I got I will trade for some this has resulted in my vehicle to be totaled out. As I was going around a turn one day the vehicle suddenly pulled harder into the turn so I tried to adjust but it sent me into a fishtail and before I could get off the road I impacted with another car which deployed seven airbags.