2008 Scion TC engine problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Scion TC — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 scion tc. The contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of oil, even between oil changes. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who stated that there was an unknown safety campaign that expired in june of 2015. The contact stated that he…”
filed Feb 15, 2019
“Purchased this car for my teenage daughter 2 months ago. Car runs like a champ. Recently had to add a quart and a half of oil then changed the oil saturday and yesterday the car was 2 quarts low again. Have seen numerous complaints online about excessive oil use on these vehicles, same year yet…”
filed Aug 31, 2018
“Engine consumes too much oil . Have to refill the oil in my engine about two times in between oil changes.”
filed Jun 4, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
S-TT-0117-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 11, 2020Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for…
ZE7 Phase 2 POL1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2017Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL14-12): Added the Short Block Release Authorization Flow Chart. Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the…
ZE7_Warranty Pol · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 4, 2016Warranty policy bulletin (pol14-12): toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of warranty enhancement program ze7…
POL14-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 24, 2016WPB: The engine is covered under the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years from the date of first use or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to…
ZE7_Phase 2_Warr · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 18, 2015
Engine problems in other TC years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 TC | 2 | 7% |
| 2010 TC | 7 | 35% |
| 2009 TC | 15 | 25% |
| 2007 TC | 32 | 27% |
| 2006 TC | 17 | 11% |
| 2005 TC | 9 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Scion TC
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.