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2005 Scion TC Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Scion TC, 10% of all 155 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 12 TC model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 35,900 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
15
10% of 155
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
35,900 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Scion TC suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 5, 2005, latest Jan 13, 2014.

2005 Scion TC suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2005Jul 2005Jun 2006Aug 2007Jan 2009Feb 2013Jan 2014
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2005 to Jan 2014; peak Jan 2009 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Scion TC

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by TC model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200515 (10%)
  2. 200610 (6%)
  3. 20076 (5%)
  4. 20088 (9%)
  5. 20093 (5%)
  6. 20103 (15%)
  7. 20112 (7%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20144 (20%)
  11. 20151 (5%)
  12. 20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Scion TC have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Scion TC, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 35,900 miles.
Which Scion TC year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Scion TC has the most suspension complaints (15), compared with 15 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Scion TC?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Scion TC is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.