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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JTKDE167780••••••2008 Scion TC
That is about average for the 2008 Scion TC — 5 complaints per build across 13 builds.
8on this build
71on the model
13builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 5Electrical System 2Structure 2Latches/locks/linkages 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJan 2017
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…
EngineAug 2018
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…
Vehicle Speed ControlJun 2017
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…
Electrical SystemAug 2016
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
StructureApr 2011
Trunk broke off while opening vehicle. I am a 115lb female, seriously lacking the strength to break a well made car. Dealership refuses to fix defect without charge
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JTKDE167780228613 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.