At a glance

Title statusClean

LocationCa, USA

ColorWhite

Open recallsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Toyota

Model

scion tc

Year

2008

Body style

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

Vehicle type

PASSENGER CAR

Engine

2.4L 4-cyl 149 hp

Cylinders

4

Fuel type

Gasoline

Drivetrain

4x2

Doors

3

Assembly plant

TOYOTA CITY, AICHI, JAPAN

Manufacturer

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC

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Safety recalls None found

No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2008 toyota scion tc.

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Toyota scion tc, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

Engine 5 reports

🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Electrical System 1 report

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Steering 1 report

🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Suspension 1 report

🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 7

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2008 Toyota scion tc.

ENGINE

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Scion TC. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The engine consumed a quart of oil every 4.5 miles. Additionally, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed t…

NHTSA ODI #11522906

ENGINE

2008 Scion TC engine suffers from an engineering flaw with its Piston Rings, it suffers from excessive Oil Consumption. It started at 65k miles on the engine. Total disaster.

NHTSA ODI #11500548

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2008 Scion TC. The contact stated that the trunk rubber seal had melted onto the bumper, causing the battery to drain and the electrical system to fail with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the fa…

NHTSA ODI #11474732

ENGINE

Uses too much oil between oil change. 1quart low at 2000 miles. Should not burn this much oil. I have researched other vehicles having this same issue and this needs to be fixed. I checked Toyota website but it doesn’t show a recall for this car and it is have an issue that needs to be corrected. I scheduled an appointment for Jan 8th and hope they can get i…

NHTSA ODI #11445542

ENGINE

HIGH OIL CONSUMTION

NHTSA ODI #11378603

STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I HAVE NEWISH WHEELS AND TIRES. LAST YEAR I TOOK MY CAR INTO LES SCHAWB TO GET AN ALIGNMENT DONE ON MY CAR THINKING THAT IS WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE GUY AFTERWARDS TOLD ME HE FIXED IT AS WELL AS HE COULD BUT WONDERED IF I HAD HIT SOMETHING IN THE BACK AND THAT'S ALL HE TOLD ME. MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BACK AND FOURTH RAPIDLY WHEN I AM COMING TO A STOP. MY …

NHTSA ODI #11355495

ENGINE

MY TC HAS VERY HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION. STARTING DAY ONE FROM OIL CHANGE, I HAVE TO ADD AT LEAST 2 QUARTS OF OIL TO ENGINE DURING THE 5000 MILES OIL CHANGE. THIS CAR IS VERY HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, I BROUGHT TO DEALER AND HAVE IT TESTED TWICE, BUT DEALER SAID NOT QUALIFIED. FIRST TEST WAS 11-09-15, SECOND TEST WAS 07-28-17. MY CAR HAS NO LEAKING OIL, AND ITS…

NHTSA ODI #11287582