YearToAvoid

2008 Scion TC Engine Problems

NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Scion TC, 34% of all 86 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 12 TC model years. These complaints report 3 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 108,505 miles.

Engine complaints
29
34% of 86
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
108,505 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Scion TC engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 4, 2007, latest Feb 19, 2025.

2008 Scion TC engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2007Nov 2012Dec 2014Dec 2015Sep 2016Dec 2017Feb 2019
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2007 to Feb 2025; peak Mar 2010 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 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.

  1. 200522 (14%)
  2. 200631 (19%)
  3. 200746 (39%)
  4. 200829 (34%)
  5. 200923 (38%)
  6. 20107 (35%)
  7. 20115 (17%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 20151 (5%)
  12. 20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Scion TC have engine problems?
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Scion TC, 34% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 108,505 miles.
Which Scion TC year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Scion TC has the most engine complaints (46), compared with 29 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Scion TC?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Scion TC is classified under engine. 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.