Body problems of the 2008 Toyota Scion Tc

12 problems related to body have been reported for the 2008 Toyota Scion Tc. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Toyota Scion Tc based on all problems reported for the 2008 Scion Tc.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Scion Tc. The contact stated that while parked the back door garnish fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the garnish assembly fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. Ec.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2014

Just like all the others, my rear hatch panel came off I was opening the trunk. I can't believe this isn't a recall. I never got the letter stating an extended warranty to replace this. Horrible. The only reason it hasn't come off prior to this is because I contort my body to open the trunk because I can tell it wants to come off. Well it finally did. Anyone that goes near that rear hatch panel with the emblem gets yelled at.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Toyota scion. The contact stated that she was unable to open the hatchback door due to the backdoor garnish assembly separating from the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Pam.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2013

I was simply trying to open the rear hatch to my car and the plastic piece that holds the button to open the back broke off. I looked inside the plastic cover and it appeared as though the plastic piece itself had broken. My license plate light does not work now which is required by law in the state of texas so I can possibly get a ticket due to Toyota's gross negligence.

5 Body problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2013

I was opening my trunk and the handle latch and light case fell right off. I am not a very strong individual so how this would happen to me completely stumps me. Since this incident I have noticed this exact problem on more and more Scion Tc's. I believe this is a structural body issue that the company should address.

6 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2013

I got out of my parked car and was going to put something in the trunk. As I went to open the trunk, the rear hatch piece, which has the scion emblem on it, tore away from the car. It seems the plastic pieces which held the piece on had snapped off as I opened the trunk.

7 Body problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2012

The contact owns a 2008 Scion Tc. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the hatchback latch became fractured during normal usage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the handle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 60,000.

8 Body problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2012

The lift gate on the trunk broke off with minimal usage. It seems to be a recurring problem going back to the 2005 model. I have reviewed many complaints online. Its to bad they don't report it here. The dealers know this is a problem because when I went in to get it fixed the guy said without looking it up it would $425. 00 so he said it happens a lot. It is a major problem on these vehicles. Please check this out for us owners.

9 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2012

My 2008 Scion Tc's rear truck handle has broken off. I have never opened my trunk in the past nor present with any forceful manner. This is a critical component to a vehicle and I have researched this issue to find that this production flaw by Toyota/scion has affected many.

10 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2011

Defective trunk hatch handle, the handle broke on around November 2011, I strongly believe that it is manufacture defective and it is not meant to last. I"ve seen not just one, or two, or several, but a lot of cars with the same problem in the freeways; therefore, I believe that this is something that Toyota must pay and ask for a recall. Also, I considered dangerous because the handle is connected to the brake light and if there is any interference it can cause an accident.

11 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2011

Trunk broke off while opening vehicle. I am a 115lb female, seriously lacking the strength to break a well made car. Dealership refuses to fix defect without charge.

12 Body problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2009

The hatchback latch has broken for the second time. Both times were under minimal use. The part is defective and should be replaced by the manufacturer.


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