Paint problems of the 2005 Toyota Scion Tc

Paint is chipping, was informed by dealership this is normal ware. I look at other vehicles that drive the same routes that I do and do not see chips on their cars. I would like for this to be investigated. There seem to be many complaints regarding this matter.

Automatic transmission hesitates to shift gears everyday. Dealer states they cannot duplicate the issue. This started about a month ago (11/05). Paint chips on front of vehicle as well as scratches in the paint. Only drive on paved roads and highways. Noticed this within three months of having vehicle (05/05).

My 2005 Scion Tc purchased new had several swirl marks in the paint I was told it was from the porter washing the car to deliver to me. I said I refused to accept the car with the paint like that. They said I could bring it back and they would have it buffed out. I should have known then that there was a problem with the paint. This is my 6th new car 2nd new Toyota I have never seen paint scratch, chip and bubble like this not to mention on a new car. My best friend owns body shop for high end cars and has cars shown at the concourse level he said that the problem is insufficient layers of paint and poor quality clear coat. My car is washed only by hand with the best available products and waxed the same way. I live in southern California several miles from the beach drive on city and freeway roads there is nothing in my driving habits that would cause the amount of paint damage I am experiencing. I even picked my car up from being serviced at the dealership and there were many scratches down to the metal and the dealership won't acknowledge them. I am on the phone with scion customer experience at least once a month over this car. There are so many complaints filed with the NHTSA for paint issues, this problem will never be a safety issue but it is an issue and I don't know who else to contact that has the ability to make the manufacture/dealership correct this for all the current owners and future buyers. My side view mirrors look like they have been sitting out in the desert for years the paint is completely cracked and faded. The slightest piece of road dirt hits and the paint is chipped all the way to the bare metal. This is not normal. Cars that cost less and are years older have better looking paint. This is an expensive problem to fix but that expenses shouldn't be the consumers that trusted the reputation of Toyota and spent hard earned money for the privilege of owning a new car. Its unfair to the consumer, unjust and beneath Toyota.

I have had numerous problems with my 2005 Scion Tc since purchase on 7/16/2004. The day after purchase the front tire was sitting on the rim. Terrible problems with scratches it seems as though you look at it and it scratches and the paint is peeling and bubbling all over, the power lock button fell inside the door within the 1st week I had the car. Have been to dealership 3 different times concerning the sunroof making terrible rattling noises and it sounds like the whole top of the car is moving when you make a turn, then after it rains, I live in FL and no visible water is on the top, open the window and water on the lip of the sunroof leaks water all over you. They have took the car apart for sun roof and can't fix, tore out the headliner. Also the inside metallic parts scratch easily, the dealership tech destroyed the part around the gear shift. My car insurance has doubled since I bought this car because of accidents I have less than 9,000 miles on this car, have met with gm, and everyone thinks your crazy. This is the worst car I have ever purchased and it has been nothing but a nightmare, the people at the dealership say OH your the only one with the paint problem , it's wear and tear, yet we have another new vehicle that gets driven to work every day and the paint looks better than my car. I am very disappointed with Toyota and I traded in a Toyota to get this car, I guarantee you I will never buy another scion, I have wondered why they are not advertised on tv, now I know why. I spend my time going to the doctors and the dealership being treated like an idiot. They kept my car 5 days last time and want it again. If your car leaks like mine please report it as they have had an outside rain doctor check it out an it says it's designed that way, yat it did not do this in the beginning. I hate to trade it in and pass this nightmare on to someone else. I have come across tons of complaints and many service advisories.