58 of the
874 complaints filed about the Scion TC
are about the braking system —
7% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2005.
Vehicle is not available for inspection upon request due to the vehicle being in an accident. As a result from the accident, the vehicle was a complete loss and beyond the point of repair. Without pulling the vehicle computer for operation list before accident occurred, it is specifically unknown what component or system failed and or malfunctioned. looking at pictures taken the night of and days after it seems like it was a steering/suspension, or possible wheel malfunction that was unable to keep the car under and in control to be brought to a full stop before the point of impact and accident occurred.
NHTSA complaint #11690231 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN. I was unaware of my car's recall notice. I had known only when my car's regular smog check was due. The problem that my car may have had not been confirmed by dealer or independent service center nor has it been inspected by manufacturer, police, or others. There are also no warning lamps or messages of the problem. However, there are symptoms like pushing the brakes when driving my car and it squeaks. I had installed new brake pads over 2 years ago. I don't know why it continues to squeak when I am pushing the brakes.
NHTSA complaint #11672897 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Why did the dealer tell me this recall is not associated with my vin when I keep getting recall UNADDREESSED notices for my vehicle? This is a safety reason and a complete disconnect between dealerships and Toyota manufacture. I need this addressed immediately!
NHTSA complaint #11502920 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I have a recall on my brakes. I took it to toyota in newnan ga. they said it would be a few hours and I asked for a rental because it was my only day off and I have 3 kids and errands to run. They then proceded to tell me I dont have a recall. They lied to get out of letting me use a rental or another car. My brakes go bad alot its so unusual. I hope Toyota insures my safety with their lack of care and effort.
NHTSA complaint #11460832 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION TC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18E091000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH, WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT IT FAILED TO RESPOND, WHICH RESULTED IN HIM REAR-ENDING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,100.
NHTSA complaint #11413369 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT 2011 SCION TC ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO. EVERYTHING WAS GOING GREAT AND RUNNING SMOOTH, THEN I HAD TO START PUSHING THE BRAKE TO THE FLOOR, AS IF IT WASNT WORKING. THEN ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING AND I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT AND AS DOING SO I HIT THE BRAKES AND I BURNT SOME RUBBER BUT BASICALLY THE FRONT LOCKED UP ON ME AND I DRIFTED MY BACK END IN, THAT'S WHEN I REALIZED THAT I WASNT GETTING MY BRAKES AT THEY'RE FULL POTENTIAL. SO I LOOKED UNDER MY CAR AFTER IT HAD BEEN SITTING FOR AROUND 2 HOURS, I CAME BACK TO FIND THAT I HAD LEAKING OIL OR SOMETHING UNDER BOTH FRONT TIRES, WHICH HAD ME BEGIN TO THINK IF THERE WAS A LEAK. A FRIEND THEN CAME UP TO ME AND TOLD ME HE HAD FOUND A RECALL FOR SOMETHING ON MY CAR. I CAME UPON YOUR WEBSITE AND PUT IN MY VIN AND CAME TO FIND OUT I HAVE AN UNREPAIRED RECALL ON MY BRAKE LINES. I WOULD LIKE TO GET THIS SETTLED SO I DON'T HAVE FURTHER ISSUES.
NHTSA complaint #11322269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 522 GOING 60MPH AT 11:30PM. THE HIGHWAY WAS SMOOTH AND HAD NO BUMPS THEN RANDOMLY THE WHEEL ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BROKE OFF THE CAR AND WENT FLYING. POLICE OFFICERS AND STATE TROOPERS LOOKED FOR THE WHEEL AND THEY COULDN'T FIND IT. LUCKILY I REMEMBERED IN DRIVERS ED THAT WHEN A TIRE BLOWS OUT (EVEN THOUGH THIS SITUATION IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT) YOU FIRMLY HOLD ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND HOLD IT STRAIGHT. THE CAR THEN STRAIGHTENED OUT AND STOPPED ONCE I RAN INTO THE RAILING.
NHTSA complaint #11316636 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERJ0U NHTSA RECALL NUMBER18E091 I'VE BEEN WARNED ABOUT THIS RECALL FOR MY VEHICLES BRAKES, AND I NOTICED A LITTLE BEFORE I RECEIVED THIS WARNING THAT MY BRAKES ARE MAKING A STRANGE NOISE WHEN I BACK OUT OF MY GARAGE THAT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM THE BRAKE HOSE. I'VE ALSO NOTICED ON THE FREEWAY IF I WAS TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES THAT IT SLIDES A LITTLE MORE THA I WOULD EXPECT AND MAKES A PRETTY BAD GRINDING NOISE.
NHTSA complaint #11220502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,000.
NHTSA complaint #11131006 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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.
NHTSA complaint #11019843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TRAILER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A SPRAIN AND BRUISES TO THE SHOULDER, NECK, AND HAND, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 113,000.
NHTSA complaint #10949836 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I GOT ON THE FREEWAY DRIVING TO PICK UP MY MOM IN THE SUNDAY MORNING AROUND 6:50 AM SHE WORKS IN LAX DRIVING ON THE 110 SOUTH FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES,CA. THIS HAPPEN BETWEEN MANCHESTER AND CENTURY . I WAS IN THE THIRD LANE ON THE FREEWAY I WAS GOING 65 MILES PER HOUR MOTION AND I SWITCH LANE TO THE RIGHT AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCK ON ME AFTER SWITCHING LANE MY BREAK PEDAL WASN'T WORKING AND THE STEERING WASN'T RESPONDING TO THE LEFT , THE SUBJECT VEHICLE WAS MERGING REALLY FAST PASSING 2-1 LANES UNTIL I HIT THE WALL AND MY CAR FLIP UP-SIDE DOWN ROLLING FOR 13 SECONDS UP SIDE DOWN ON SIDE THE WALL. MY AIR BAG WHEN OFF WHEN THE CAR WAS UP SIDE DOWN. I LOOK AT THE RADIO AND SAW WHITE SMOKE I TURN OFF THE CAR,UN BUCKLE MY SEAT BELT UP-SIDE DOWN, CRAW OUT SIDE THE PASSENGER WINDOW. I GOT UP AND TOOK A PICTURE AND CALLED THE TOYOTA CORPORATION NOW UM WAITING FOR INSPECTION. FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLE TO BE DEFECTED WELL UM LETTING PEOPLE BE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM ON SCION TC 2008 I O MOST LOST MY LIFE. NOW I HAVE CUT FINGER SKIN AND LEFT ANKLE HURTS FROM TRYING TO USE THE BREAK PEDAL MY ELBOW HAS SCAR FRO THE WINDOW BREAKING I COVER MY FACE CROSSING MY ELBOWS AS A SHIELD FOR MY HEAD I HAD A SWEATER AND LONG SLEEVE MY IT STILL CUT MY LEFT ELBOW. I AM THE TITLE OWNER AND TOOK ME 7 YEARS TO PAY OFF THIS CAR BUT NOW I WANT MY MONEY BACK OR A REPLACE VEHICLE. I ONLY HAVE LIABILITY AND I KNOW THE INSURANCE WONT BELIEVE ME.
NHTSA complaint #10809817 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
BREAK FAILURE LED TO ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. OFFICER ON THE SCENE INFORMED THE WHEN THE VEHICLES CRUNCH ZONE IS ENABLED THAT AIRBAGS SHOULD DEPLOY TO AVOID INJURIES OF ANY PASSENGER OR DRIVER. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL VIBRATED VIGOROUSLY THUS NOT SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN TO AVOID A COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #10779377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.