Check Engine Light On Problems of Toyota Scion Tc

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Scion Tc. While driving at any speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and there was a fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch leaked. As a result, the charcoal canister was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,841.

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Scion tc 2006 - temperature went all the way to hot on the guage. The check engine light came on. The car started running rough. Took the car to local service station. They took the head off. Said the engine block bolts are stripped. Mechanic is charging $3000+ to fix. See this issue posted here and elsewhere on line with the 2006 scion.

On 08/28/2012 I was driving on the freeway on my way home from work when I noticed the radio went out. I exited the freeway. I made it about 2 blocks and was at a stop light when suddenly my car wouldn't advance. A police officer a few cars behind was able to push my car to the side of the road. I had my car towed for service to an independent non-Toyota mechanic. I was told I needed a new alternator. Given this was a necessary repair I went ahead and had the repair done. The car was running pretty well until 01/01/2013. On 01/01/2013 I was driving home when I noticed the heater stopped working. Thinking nothing of it, I kept driving. On 01/04/2013 (about 75,000 miles on the vehicle) I was returning from an errand (driving about 35 mph) when I noticed the check engine light had turned on. I pulled over at a gas station to fill up and called an independent non-Toyota mechanic to see if I could bring my car in. I was instructed to bring my car in on 01/05/2013. After I pulled out of the gas station and drove a few blocks I noticed the needle for the thermostat was at the hottest level possible. The next morning I took my car in, it overheated in the 5 minutes it to me to arrive to the shop. I was informed the engine had stripped head bolts and I would need a new engine . I called Toyota/scion and they didn't acknowledge either the alternator or stripped head bolts being an issue. The representative, [xxx] said they would open up a case and I was given the following case # 1301070610. I however came across various scion/Toyota owners online who have had this issue. A simple google search for "scion stripped head bolts" will show just how many people have this problem. I was told by [xxx] that if in the future scion/Toyota recognizes the issue(s) I may receive a reimbursement but there is no guarantee. This is an expensive fix that I just can't afford. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).