Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Scion TC
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Scion TC has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 155 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V408000 SIDE AND CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V096000 AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V483000 GLASS WIND DEFLECTOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility 47 complaints
- Structure 31 complaints
- Air Bags 20 complaints
- Tires 11 complaints
- Unknown or Other 11 complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
Of the 155 complaints on file, 25 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 155 complaints, owners report 35 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Scion TC has an average reliability rating. There are a moderate number of complaints with issues in visibility and structure being most common. Four recall campaigns address safety concerns, notably involving airbags and visibility. Though some complaints are significant, the low recall frequency and complaint concentration suggest typical reliability for its class. However, more comprehensive data could better inform this assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| visibility system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| structure integrity | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| airbag system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | 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 change
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Coolant system check
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Excessive wind noise
- Rattling noises in cabin
- Noticeable vibration at speed
- Inconsistent brake feel
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Scion TC at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.