Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Scion IM
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Scion IM has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V236000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
Of the 12 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 12 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Scion iM has an average reliability due to limited serious complaints and only one recall. The primary concerns focus on the power train, but they are not overwhelmingly frequent. Regular maintenance can mitigate major issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| structure | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake pad replacement
- transmission fluid replacement
- coolant system flush
- tire rotation and alignment
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unusual transmission noises
- electrical issues or flickering lights
- vibration during acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Scion IM at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.