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Scion TC 2005 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2005 Scion TC: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

155Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
38Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Visibility51 complaints

51 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V483000.

Vehicle Structure32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags20 complaints

20 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 06V096000, 06V408000.

Engine14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V035000.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V483000Reported October 18, 2005 - 71,392 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 71,392 vehicles across all affected models.

06V096000Reported April 3, 2006 - 133 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 133 vehicles across all affected models.

06V408000Reported October 26, 2006 - 29,542 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 29,542 vehicles across all affected models.

10V035000Reported February 3, 2010 - 271,417 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 271,417 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA05013Opened August 26, 2005 - Closed October 26, 2005

SUN/MOON ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR BREAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 05V483000.

PE05021Opened April 28, 2005 - Closed August 26, 2005

SUN/MOON ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR BREAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE06024Opened July 7, 2006 - Closed December 6, 2006

GLASS MOONROOF SHATTERS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE06024Opened July 7, 2006 - Closed December 6, 2006

GLASS MOONROOF SHATTERS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20048
200534
200621
20077
200810
20099
201017
20116
20125
201310
20149
20152
20162
20174
20183
20195
20211
20231
20251
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.