Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 00307 | 04/26/2007 | 10022144 | Techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
| 0404 | 08/23/2004 | 10010560 | Warranty coverage for 2005 model-year vehicles. *tt | 12/01/2004 | |
| 02004 | 07/16/2004 | 02004 | 10010312 | Front wheel opening extension pad installation. *tt updated to include scion xa 2006. *tt | 11/15/2004 |
| 01804 | 07/16/2004 | 10010310 | Front license plate mounting bracket installation. *tt | 11/15/2004 | |
| 02104 | 07/20/2004 | 10010315 | Dome fuse installation during pre-delivery service. *tt | 11/15/2004 | |
| 00704 | 09/27/2004 | 10010143 | Vse subwoofer gain control adjustment. *jb | 11/04/2004 | |
| 01404 | 06/07/2004 | 01404 | 10008414 | Pre-delivery service (pds). *mj update. *tt | 07/30/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 02/22/2013 | 117000 | ||
| I love my scion however i bought brand new from expressway toyota in dorchester ma in 2005 and with all the recalls i see on here i've only done one, and that the glass windshield. everyt other time i go the dealer and tell them that there are recalls, they ignore me and say that there isn't . i have some rattling noise going on under my car...i fixed once at the dealer and it came back again but now the dealer wants me to pay again to fix it and i think it's a safety concern in the car, the tires are also uneven, i keep having to change tires too often, the hatch lift in the back keeps breaking...major failing and cheap. it feels like it was glued on. i would an answer from the dealer where i bought the car as to why they keep denying my visits on the recalls and why in being charge the same safety work that i've paid once to get fix and now the same rattling noise keeps coming. i never get any information in the mail from my dealer either informing me of these recalls. i guess they are refusing to fix them. | |||
| 11/11/2010 | 107000 | ||
| Both catalytic converters failed and need replaced. dealership ( fort bend toyota ) stated the failure was unusual and premature. defective equipment for that model/ year / and milage. | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Back hatch door handle garnish just came off the vehicles rear hatch handle has a design flaw which makes the part fail. the rear hatch handle is fastened to the trunk/hatch with plastic clips. when the release button for the hatch is pressed, it only unlocks the hatch door. it does not spring upward like other vehicles. in the manual it shows to hold the release button and lift with the hatch handle. because there are no springs to help lift it applies lots of pressure to the clips which weaken them. eventually, they just snap. they are also known for snapping when the hatch is locked, in cold weather, and there are even reports of the release button melting. replacement costs for this particular piece from the dealer is $170 for the handle and upward $200+ for labor. this price does not guarantee a permanent fix. this is the cost for the same faulty part. because scion owners are aware of this, many have resorted to their own means of fixing which is where the safety issues arise. scion calls this part an exterior garnish which implies it is for decorative purposes only and is not covered by warranty, but it is not just for looking at. this piece is a housing compartment for some vital components. because scion knows about this, they should be held liable for putting their consumers at risk. sign the petition to recall scion defective rear hatch handles and improve our safety. . i have heard this is a clas action lawsuit going on for this http://classactionlawsuitsinthenews.com/class-action-lawsuit-complaints/toyota-scion-xb-tc-class-action-lawsuit-complaint-filed-over-alleged-rear-hatch-door-handle-defect/ | |||
| 06/02/2008 | 11121 | ||
| The rear trunk hatch molding panel broke off and the electrical cord with latch release is unsecured and dangling. it has to be secured to car with tape but that covers brake light. i was pulled over today by a california police officer , who informed me that it is a safety hazard and unsafe. there are thousands of scion tx and xbs from 2005-2011 with the same problem as seen in this facebook page and petition for recall. http://www.facebook.com/pages/scion-tc-and-xb-defective-trunk-hatch-handle i have visited multiple scion toyota service centers and contacted customer service by phone (including 1-18-2012). scion will not replace part with the re-engineered/ improved scion part or cover the cost of repair/instillation unless you qualify for customer loyalty and have serviced your vehicle at scion dealership service center. they will not make a recall; denying it is a safety issue which is contrary to what the california police department says. | |||
| 05/19/2012 | 55000 | ||
| Moonroof deflector shattered with a pop sound at speeds 55 with all windows closed. later inspection that it was cracked around all the edges about 1/2 ~ 1 inches into the center. | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 65000 | ||
| All windows seals ( rubber ) are discolored ... i had my car 7 years and every year the rubber around the front windshield side and back windows are all rotten.. trying to see if toyota can replace all frames.. thanks | |||
| 04/30/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Driving down the highway at ~65 mph in 2005 scion tc with sunroof open and without warning the front air deflector shield shattered throwing glass into the passenger compartment. no other traffic was around that could have caused a thrown stone or anything else. | |||
| 11/05/2010 | 75104 | ||
| 2005 scion tc, sun roof exploded while driving at i-85 freeway. all windows and sunroof were closed when it happened. the shattered sunroof have a huge hole in middle front section of the sunroof and shattered all four sides. on daily driving, i noticed that the car structure flex too much, enough to produce poping sound. toyota dealer initial assestment is not part of warranty or recall as of this date 11/05/2010. | |||