i got 05 with 80k miles

rattles from like 3 maybe 4 different places ( probably few of them because of my exhaust and my aftermarket shocks, springs)

my bro has an 08 with 20k miles and the passenger windows is sometimes stuck. he has to press the window itself then it will open. toyota didnt do anything with it.

 

i'm at 50k, i was boosted for about 30k and still runnign strrrrrrrong

 

109 Scion tC's signed up so far. A good start, but more are needed so we can provide results for all model years.

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07 got mine with 16k so 6k miles later there weren't any reasons for me to take it to the shop except for an oil change. there are no squeeks or rattles

 

We've updated the results for the tC to include owner experiences through the end of March. A big thank you to everyone who helped to make this result possible.

With a repair frequency of just 22 repairs per 100 cars per year, the 2006 tC is better than average. The sample size is small, though.

We'll have further updates in August and November. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Scion tC reliability comparisons

 

114 tC owners now signed up. A good start, but more are needed to provide precise results for all model years. Especially need more 2008s and 2009s.

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<OT>nice redesign to the forum. A bit much red before, IMHO.</OT>

We'll have updated results for the tC next month. If you have been receiving emails for the survey, but haven't responded yet, there are still a few days left to do so.

Not signed up yet? It's never too late to start.

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We have updated results for the tC to include owner experiences through June 2009. In terms of successful repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2006: 31, better than average, but small sample size

A big thank you, once again, to everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in November and February. With more participants, we'd provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Scion tC reliability comparisons

 

We have updated results for the tC to include owner experiences through September 30, 2009. In terms of successful repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2006: 29

2005: 38

Better than average in both cases. Also very small sample size in both cases.

We'll have further updates in February and May. With more participants, we'd provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Scion tC reliability comparisons

 

119 tC owners now signed up. A good start, but more are needed to provide precise results for all model years.

Not yet signed up? Details here:

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We have updated results for the tC to include owner experiences through December 31, 2009. In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2006: 19

2005: 46

Better than average in both cases. Also very small sample size in both cases.

We'll have further updates in May and August. With more participants, we'd provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Scion tC reliability comparisons

 

Just enhanced the related repair history survey so that it can (optionally) be used as a personal car maintenance record.

As always, more participants would be helpful.

Car reliability research

 

Updated results soon. More tCs remain needed for all model years.

 

i feel like my car is pretty reliable

 

Just registered my 08 tC. They're looking for more of that year to start having meaningful data to provide... so pop over and represent for our 2008 tC's.

I bought my first tc brand new which was my 2006, put a lot of miles on that one and was impressed with my problem free ride a few years later. other than the normal couple squeaks, rattles which were minor it was great. Hell every hatch back or car w/ an opening sun/moon roof will have those in time. It's just a fact...if ya dont like it, then it isnt the car for you then.
For me, I've had Toyotas for many years... so I turned around and bought another new tC... and still have that one today...bought it brand new 2 years ago and have only managed to rack up a whopping 8k on it so far. lol. At that rate I'd be dead before I'd hit the 100K mile club... only driving it 4k a year, comes out on nice weekends and then back into the garage isn't cutting it...lol.

Seriously though...back on topic... anyone else with a 2008 tC hop on there and register. Hell it only took me less than 5 mins. start to finish to get mine on there.

 

We have updated results for the tC to include owner experiences through March 31, 2010. In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2007: 15

2006: 46

2005: 12

Better than average in all cases. Also very small sample size in all cases--which is likely the cause of the variation from year to year.

We'll have further updates in August and November. With more participants, we'd provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Scion tC reliability comparisons

 

2005 Scion tC with 70,000 miles on it (lowered on coils). It's a daily driver and runs like brand new. Never had any issues with the motor or any parts on it. Receives the basic maintenance and she doesn't let me down.

 

We have updated results for the tC to include owner experiences through June 30, 2010.

Other sources of car reliability information won't cover the more recent months until the summer or even fall of next year.

In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2007: 16

2006: 47

2005: 13

Better than average in all cases. Also very small sample size in all cases--which is likely the cause of the variation from year to year.

Thank you, once again, to this forum and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in November and February. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.

To see how competitors compare, and to sign up to help:

Scion tC reliability comparisons

 

106K on my '05 auto. Just normal maintenance and upkeep.

 

Just in case anybody is interested on knowing how a high mileage 05 tC is doing after 6 years, bought June of 04, I have about 148K miles, no major mechanical issues, oem clutch went out at about 100K(these were hard miles too), I haven't replaced any of the fluids yet and I think I need a valve adjustment now, normal wear and tear, need new axles and third gear grinds every once in a wild. Also normal squeaks and rattles nothing that drives me crazy thou, this car and engine have been very reliable and good to me and its still going strong.Oh....A/C still blows cold air and I use it allot, never done anything to it and replaced the oem battery not too long ago.