Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Toyota Scion Tc

Toyota Scion Tc owners have reported 6 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel injector (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Toyota Scion Tc


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Toyota Scion Tc

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

I was on my way to work when the vehicle in front of me came to a complete stop. I was approx. Three car lengths behind her (which is plenty of distance at 25mph) when I applied my brakes though nothing happened. They made a grinding noise (like the pads were gone, but they are new ceramic pads).   Read details...

The Fuel Injector problem

My 2005 Scion Tc surges/lurches forward when resuming from a stop. The amount of pressure you apply to the gas pedal has no effect on how the car is going to move forward. The problem was very intermittent and hard to notice but started happening more and more often as of Aug. /sept. 2008.   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

: the contact stated after the vehicle was parked, it started smoking from under the hood on the passenger side near the windshield. The fire department was called to the scene and filed a fire report. The fire marshal determined the cause of the fire was a defect in the fuel line.   Read details...




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