MYRModel Year Report

2005 Scion TC

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2005 Scion TC
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:55:09.863Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Scion TC Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2005: 155 complaints 2005 2006: 161 complaints 2007: 117 complaints 2007 2008: 86 complaints 2009: 60 complaints 2009 2010: 20 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 20 complaints 2015: 22 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2016
2005: 155 complaints
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YearComplaints
2005155
2006161
2007117
200886
200960
201020
201129
20128
20139
201420
201522
20166

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 21%

21% of complaints: visibility — 32 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING WITH THE SUN ROOF OPEN THE GLASS DEFLECTOR BROKE COVERING THE CONSUMER IN GLASS. THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. *JB THE GLASS DIDN'T APPEAR TO BE SAFETY GLASS BECAUSE IT BROKE INTO LARGE SHARP PIECES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050307

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 SCION TC. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, HER VEHICLE WAS T-BONED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN A RED LIGHT. THE ENTIRE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS SMASHED IN AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191213

TAKATA RECALL?? AIRBAGS FAILED, DURING ACCIDENT. AFTER BEING CUTOFF AND GOING DOWN ROUTE X. LOST CONTROL HIDING CONCRETE. CAR FLIPPED, WAS DRAGGED A FEW FEET'S - NO AIRBAGS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190725

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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Never had a problem with car before went on freeway to get up to speed n the speedometer was dropping so I pull to side of freeway shut car off turn car back on here clunk clunk shut car off no check engine light was on or has been on no oil light...

NHTSA ODI report, 20250910

VISIBILITY 5%

5% of complaints: visibility — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20050428 — PE (closed 20050826)

SUN/MOON ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR BREAKAGE

I 20050826 — EA (closed 20051026)

SUN/MOON ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR BREAKAGE

R 20060406 — air bags

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH A

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Campaign 06V096000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20060707 — PE (closed 20061206)

GLASS MOONROOF SHATTERS

R 20061027 — visibility

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A GLASS WIND DEFLECTOR, THE DEFLECTOR, IF IMPACTED BY A PROJECTILE, SUCH AS ROAD DEBRIS, WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WIND DEFLECTOR IN THE UPWARD-TILTED POSITION

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE LAMINATE TO THE WIND DEFLECTOR TO PREVENT PIECES OF GLASS FROM SEPARATING FROM THE WIND DEFLECTOR FRAME. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYO

Campaign 05V483000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061106 — air bags

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. THIS CONDITION CAN OCCUR IF THE DOOR FOR THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CLOSED WITH A HIGH RATE OF FO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG SENSORS AND INSTALL A URETHANE PAD IN THE FRONT DOORS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT

Campaign 06V408000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100527 — equipment

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECAL

Campaign 10V035000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Scion TC — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V096000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V483000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V408000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V035000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Scion TC reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Scion TC?

The most-reported component is visibility:sun/moon roof assembly, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Scion TC have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.