Toyota Scion Tc owners have reported 16 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's trunk wiring (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Trunk Wiring problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Instrument Panel problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems |
Literally just bought the vehicle. Only to look into the history of these cars and see that they have a factory defect that was never professionally taken care of. Now anyone like me coming into ownership of these vehicles are punished for something we had no knowledge of nor caused. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 Scion Tc. The contact stated that the trunk rubber seal had melted onto the bumper, causing the battery to drain and the electrical system to fail with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Read details...
First, the rubber hatch release melted & dripped onto my rear bumper. (I suspect that faulty wiring of some sort kept the release somewhat engaged, which melted the rubber. ) then the hatch latch/lock would only completely release after multiple attempts. Read details...
The instrument panel around the clock burned out for no reason. The car is not put together well everything sounds as if the frame will separate from the car. The car has a problem with the cooling system, if is really loud an shakes the car really bad. Read details...
Shortly after parking the vehicle, it caught on fire. The fire capt. Stated it was an electrical fire near the alternator front side of the engine cabin. Read details...