Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 154 of 155 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 98 of 155 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Glass & wipers
51 complaint records1 crash report
"SUNVISOR ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE ARE DETACHED FROM INSIDE SHAFT AND NOW THEY JUST DONT GO UP. NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse glass & wipers parts in the directory →
Body & structure
32 complaint records1 fire report1 crash report
"SCION XB TRUCK HATCH WHILE CLOSING SHEERED MY NOSE WHILE CLOSING . PARMAMEDICS REQUIRED TO STABLIZE ME, AND ER TREATMENT WITH PLASTIC SURGEON FOR TREATMENT...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse body & structure parts in the directory →
Air bags
20 complaint records14 crash reports
"2005 TOYOTA SCION WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*MR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED. *JB..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE06024 opened Jul 2006 | closed Dec 2006 | Visibility | GLASS MOONROOF SHATTERS ODI'S INVESTIGATION DISCLOSES THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SUSTAIN MOONROOF SHATTERING AND/OR DAMAGE AT RATES COMPARABLE TO THOSE FOR MOST OTHER SIMILARLY EQUIPPED VEHICLES.THIS REVIEW ALSO DISCLOSES THAT SUCH INCIDENTS OCCUR IN MOST VEHICLES WITH MOONROOFS AND... |
| EA05013 opened Aug 2005 | closed Oct 2005 | Visibility | SUN/MOON ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR BREAKAGE - led to recall 05V483000 THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED NHTSA BY LETTER DATED OCTOBER 17, 2005, THAT A SAFETY RECALL HAS BEEN INITIATED.NHTSA HAS ASSIGNED NO.05V-483 TO THE RECALL.THE CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL CONSIST OF INSTALLING A PLASTIC FILM TO THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE WIND DEFLECTOR... |
| PE05021 opened Apr 2005 | closed Aug 2005 | Visibility | SUN/MOON ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR BREAKAGE THE MANUFACTURER STATES THAT THERE ARE NO INDICATIONS OF DEFICIENCIES IN THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, OR ASSEMBLY OF THE WIND DEFLECTOR THAT MAY ACCOUNT FOR THE INCIDENTS REPORTED.THE MANUFACTURER ALSO BELIEVES THAT IMPACT OF AIRBORNE ROAD DEBRIS WITH THE WIND... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V035000 | 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. | Normally free |
| 06V408000 | Air Bags | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. | Normally free |
| 06V096000 | 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 AN INSUFFICIENT... | Normally free |
| 05V483000 | 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 AT HIGHWAYS... | Normally free |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-SB-0015-14 Rev May 2015 | Engine | SB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. | |
| S-SB-0005-15 May 2015 | Equipment | SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts. | |
| S-SB-0023-11 Rev Apr 2015 | Electrical System | SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. | |
| S-SB-0003-11 Rev Oct 2014 | Wheels | TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. | |
| S-SB-0024-14 Oct 2014 | Power Train | TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON," shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-SB-0020-11 Rev Oct 2014 | Power Train | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see S-SB-0024-14. | |
| S SB 0024 14A Oct 2014 | Power Train | Automatic/Continuously Variable Transmission Replacement Precautions | |
| S-SB-0017-14 Rev Jul 2014 | Equipment | TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. | |
| S-SB-0017-14 Jul 2014 | Equipment | TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. | |
| S SB 0017 14A Jul 2014 | Electrical System | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset | |
| S-SB-0015-14 Jun 2014 | Electrical System | TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. | |
| S-SB-0003-10 Rev Jun 2014 | Unknown Or Other | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 6, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. | |
| S-TT-0059-13 Jan 2014 | Air Bags | Scion vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. | |
| S-SB-0042-13 Dec 2013 | Visibility/Wiper | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| S-SB-0037-11 Rev Nov 2013 | Seats | All Scion models may include side airbags as optional equipment. Scion does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Scion leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Scion may affect side airbag... | |
| S-TT-0075-13 Oct 2013 | Visibility | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| S-SB-0020-11 Oct 2013 | Power Train | The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. | |
| S-TT-0069-13 Sep 2013 | Equipment | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| S-TT-0069-13 Aug 2013 | Equipment | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| S-SB-0001-10 Rev Jul 2013 | Structure | Some 2005 ? 2010 model year tC vehicles may exhibit a condition where the back door garnish becomes loose, and in some cases continued usage of the loose garnish may result in breakage. | |
| S-TT-0032-11 Rev Jul 2013 | Tires | Prior to tire rotation use the quick reference chart below to verify the size of the lug nut and the lug nut torque specifications. The quick reference chart is applicable to current generation vehicles only. | |
| S-TT-0032-11 Rev May 2013 | Tires | Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations. | |
| S-SB-0019-13 May 2013 | Engine | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| S-SB-0036-08 Rev Apr 2013 | Back Over Prevention | If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield. | |
| TC-13-007 Mar 2013 | Structure | TOYOTA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM IS EXTENDED TO COVER BACK DOOR GARNISH THAT LOOSEN OR CAN BREAK WITH CONTINUOUS USAGE. MODELS 2005-2010 TC, 2004-2006 XB. *PE | |
| POL13-01 Mar 2013 | Structure | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| ZTW Region Lette Mar 2013 | Equipment | In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Back Door Garnish on 2005 to certain 2010 Model Year Scion tC and 2004 to 2006 model year Scion xB vehicles | |
| ZTW Dealer Lette Mar 2013 | Equipment | In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Back Door Garnish on 2005 to certain 2010 Model Year Scion tC and 2004 to 2006 model year Scion xB vehicles | |
| ZTW WEP Mar 2013 | Structure | Scion has received some reports where the Back Dorr Garnish may loosen. In certain cases, continued usage of the loose garnish could result in breakage of the Back Door Garnish | |
| S-SB-0001-10 Rev Mar 2013 | Equipment | Some 2005 ? 2010 model year tC vehicles may exhibit a condition where the back door garnish becomes loose, and in some cases continued usage of the loose garnish may result in breakage. | |
| S-SB-0003-10 Rev Jan 2013 | Electrical System | Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. | |
| S-SB-0023-11 Rev Jan 2013 | Electrical System | When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. | |
| S-TT-0059-13 Jan 2013 | Air Bags | Scion vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. | |
| S-SB-0025-12 Oct 2012 | Equipment | Some 2005 ? 2012 model year vehicles equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine may exhibit an intermittent MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor ?A? Circuit) stored. | |
| S-SB-0020-11 Jul 2011 | Power Train | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| SSB-0015-11 Jun 2011 | Electrical System | TOYOTA: 2005-2009 SCION TC. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THERE IS A WIRE HARNESS PROBLEM. *RM | |
| S-SB-0004-11 Mar 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | TOYOTA: THERE MAY BE DAMAGED CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS THREADS. THERE IS A PROCESS TO REPAIR THEM. 2005-2007 TC. *RM | |
| SSB-0035-10 Dec 2010 | Seats | TOYOTA SCION: DRIVERS SEAT TRACK SLIDE LOCK WILL BE INOPERATIVE AFTER USING THE REAR SEAT USING THE SEAT SLIDE MEMORY LEVER. THIS IS CAUSED BY DEBRIS ENTERING THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY. *RM | |
| SSB-0003-10 Feb 2010 | Power Train | SCION: TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. FLASH CALIBRATION UPDATES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS/ECUS ARE RELEASED AS FIELD FIX PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN INDIVIDUAL SERVICE BULLETINS. *PE | |
| S-SB-003-10 Feb 2010 | Engine | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| S-SB-001-10 Jan 2010 | Structure | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| S-SB-0031-09 Jun 2009 | Steering | SCION: SOME TC AND XD AND XB VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WITH MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE NOT SHIFTING FROM PARK T DRIVE, AND/OR OTHER ACCESSORIES BECOMING INOPERATIVE AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS COLD SOAKED IN SUB-FREEZING (BELOW 14%F [-10%C] AMBIENT AIR... | |
| S-SB-0030-09 Jun 2009 | Fuel System | SCION: SOME TC VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ON CONDITION WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DTCS: P0455, P0441 OR P0456. *PE | |
| 00307 Apr 2007 | Unknown Or Other | TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. *KB | |
| 01607 Apr 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 2AZ-FE ENGINE BLOCK. *KB | |
| 06003 Mar 2006 | Air Bags | SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SSC) - 60B (SAFETY RECALL) (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIRBAG REPLACEMENT). DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIRBAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS INCORPORATED INTO THE SRS AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (SIDE AIRBAG, CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAG OR DRIVER KNEE AIRBAG), SOME... | |
| 01505 Dec 2005 | Structure | SLIDING ROOF REPLACEMENT PARTS. *TT | |
| 01105 Oct 2005 | Fuel System | CLOGGED OR BLOCKED FUEL INJECTORS. FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING. ALL 1990 - 2006 TOYOTA AND SCION MODELS EQUIPPED WITH PORT ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION (EFI). *TT | |
| 03205 Aug 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | EXCESSIVE SULFUR DIOXIDE ODOR. *TT | |
| 02204 Dec 2004 | Seat Belts | TOYOTA AND SCION CUSTOMERS WHO FIND IT NECESSARY TO INCREASE THE LENGTH OF THEIR SEAT BELTS MAY OBTAIN SEAT BELT EXTENDERS AT NO COST THROUGH THEIR LOCAL DEALER. 03 - 05 TOYOTA VARIOUS MODELS. *NM | |
| 04904 Nov 2004 | Fuel System | DIFFICULTY ADDING FUEL TO THEIR VEHICLES. AN IMPROVED FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK FILLER INLET PIPE HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. *NM | |
| 01804 Oct 2004 | Seat Belts | DIFFICULT TO FOLD DOWN THE REAR SEATBACK DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE SEAT BELTS. *NM | |
| 00704 Oct 2004 | Power Train | MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER LOOSE. *TT | |
| 01204 Oct 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENTERING VIN DURING ECM (PCM) REPLACEMENT AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0630. *TT | |
| 00504 Oct 2004 | Tires | TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM INFORMATION AND RE-INITIALIZATION. *TT | |
| 00704 Sep 2004 | Unknown Or Other | VSE SUBWOOFER GAIN CONTROL ADJUSTMENT. *JB | |
| 00804 Sep 2004 | Equipment | BAZOOKA BASS TUBE HARDWARE CONTACT CONDITION. *JB | |
| 00604 Sep 2004 | Equipment | A/C DOES NOT BLOW COLD ENOUGH AIR. *MR | |
| 00504 Sep 2004 | Steering | VSC STEERING ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE OR AFTER REPAIR. *TT | |
| 03904 Sep 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0325. *NM |
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Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Run the wipers and washers, and test every window.Slow or stuck regulators, streaking wipers, and windshield cracks are this vehicle's visibility complaints.
- Walk the body slowly in daylight.Panel gaps, rust at the rockers and wheel arches, and cracked trim are this vehicle's structure complaints. Open and close the liftgate or trunk and look at the latch area.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 4 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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