2005 Scion TC Engine Problems
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Scion TC, 14% of all 155 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest engine complaint count among 12 TC model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 95,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 22
- 14% of 155
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 95,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2005 Scion TC engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 25, 2004, latest Sep 10, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2005 Scion TC
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by TC model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Scion TC have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Scion TC, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 95,000 miles.
- Which Scion TC year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2007 Scion TC has the most engine complaints (46), compared with 22 for the 2005.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Scion TC?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Scion TC is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.