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10V035000 Feb 3, 2010 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VE...

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Sep 10, 2025 Engine

Never had a problem with car before went on freeway to get up to speed n the speedometer was dropping so I pull to side of freeway shut car off turn car back on here clunk clunk shut car off no check engine light was on or has been on no oil light was on nothing get car towed back to safe place well...

Sep 10, 2025 Engine

Never had a problem with car before went on freeway to get up to speed n the speedometer was dropping so I pull to side of freeway shut car off turn car back on here clunk clunk shut car off no check engine light was on or has been on no oil light was on nothing get car towed back to safe place well...

Jun 6, 2023 Engine

Engine burning oil

Jun 6, 2023 Engine

Engine burning oil

Nov 15, 2021 Air Bags Crash

1. I believe my airbags deployed pre-maturely with a soft impact to another vehicle. There was no damage to the other vehicle and no police report needed to be filed. There is a minor damage to my front bumper. 2. The airbags inflated on me, but no medical attention was required. 3. I have not...

Nov 15, 2021 Air Bags Crash

1. I believe my airbags deployed pre-maturely with a soft impact to another vehicle. There was no damage to the other vehicle and no police report needed to be filed. There is a minor damage to my front bumper. 2. The airbags inflated on me, but no medical attention was required. 3. I have not...

Dec 13, 2019 Air Bags Crash 91,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 SCION TC. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, HER VEHICLE WAS T-BONED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN A RED LIGHT. THE ENTIRE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS SMASHED IN AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS AND D...

Dec 13, 2019 Air Bags Crash 91,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 SCION TC. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, HER VEHICLE WAS T-BONED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN A RED LIGHT. THE ENTIRE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS SMASHED IN AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS AND D...

Sep 4, 2019 Unknown Or Other 160,000 mi

GLASS ROOF SHATTERED UNPROVOKED

Sep 4, 2019 Unknown Or Other 160,000 mi

GLASS ROOF SHATTERED UNPROVOKED

Jul 25, 2019 Air Bags Crash 2 mi

TAKATA RECALL?? AIRBAGS FAILED, DURING ACCIDENT. AFTER BEING CUTOFF AND GOING DOWN ROUTE X. LOST CONTROL HIDING CONCRETE. CAR FLIPPED, WAS DRAGGED A FEW FEET'S - NO AIRBAGS. PASSENGER STILL HAS ANXIETY WHEN GETTING INTO VEHICLES-THE ONE THING YOU'D THINK WOULD RESPOND DIDN'T. HOW DO WE EVER GET T...

Jul 25, 2019 Air Bags Crash 2 mi

TAKATA RECALL?? AIRBAGS FAILED, DURING ACCIDENT. AFTER BEING CUTOFF AND GOING DOWN ROUTE X. LOST CONTROL HIDING CONCRETE. CAR FLIPPED, WAS DRAGGED A FEW FEET'S - NO AIRBAGS. PASSENGER STILL HAS ANXIETY WHEN GETTING INTO VEHICLES-THE ONE THING YOU'D THINK WOULD RESPOND DIDN'T. HOW DO WE EVER GET T...

Jul 14, 2019 Engine

I PURCHASED A RED 2005 SCION TC FOR MY DAUGHTER IN FEBRUARY, 2019 FROM TOYOTA AUTO NATION IN DAVIE, FL. THEY HAD IT PRICED IN GOOD CONDITION, SO I EXPECTED TO GET SOME USE OUT OF IT. I PAID ALMOST $6,000. MONTH LATER IT OVERHEATED ON THE HIGHWAY (595) AND MY DAUGHTER HAD TO PULL OVER LATE AT NIGHT...

Jul 14, 2019 Power Train

I PURCHASED A RED 2005 SCION TC FOR MY DAUGHTER IN FEBRUARY, 2019 FROM TOYOTA AUTO NATION IN DAVIE, FL. THEY HAD IT PRICED IN GOOD CONDITION, SO I EXPECTED TO GET SOME USE OUT OF IT. I PAID ALMOST $6,000. MONTH LATER IT OVERHEATED ON THE HIGHWAY (595) AND MY DAUGHTER HAD TO PULL OVER LATE AT NIGHT...

Jul 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other

I PURCHASED A RED 2005 SCION TC FOR MY DAUGHTER IN FEBRUARY, 2019 FROM TOYOTA AUTO NATION IN DAVIE, FL. THEY HAD IT PRICED IN GOOD CONDITION, SO I EXPECTED TO GET SOME USE OUT OF IT. I PAID ALMOST $6,000. MONTH LATER IT OVERHEATED ON THE HIGHWAY (595) AND MY DAUGHTER HAD TO PULL OVER LATE AT NIGHT...

Jul 14, 2019 Engine

I PURCHASED A RED 2005 SCION TC FOR MY DAUGHTER IN FEBRUARY, 2019 FROM TOYOTA AUTO NATION IN DAVIE, FL. THEY HAD IT PRICED IN GOOD CONDITION, SO I EXPECTED TO GET SOME USE OUT OF IT. I PAID ALMOST $6,000. MONTH LATER IT OVERHEATED ON THE HIGHWAY (595) AND MY DAUGHTER HAD TO PULL OVER LATE AT NIGHT...

Jul 14, 2019 Power Train

I PURCHASED A RED 2005 SCION TC FOR MY DAUGHTER IN FEBRUARY, 2019 FROM TOYOTA AUTO NATION IN DAVIE, FL. THEY HAD IT PRICED IN GOOD CONDITION, SO I EXPECTED TO GET SOME USE OUT OF IT. I PAID ALMOST $6,000. MONTH LATER IT OVERHEATED ON THE HIGHWAY (595) AND MY DAUGHTER HAD TO PULL OVER LATE AT NIGHT...

Jul 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other

I PURCHASED A RED 2005 SCION TC FOR MY DAUGHTER IN FEBRUARY, 2019 FROM TOYOTA AUTO NATION IN DAVIE, FL. THEY HAD IT PRICED IN GOOD CONDITION, SO I EXPECTED TO GET SOME USE OUT OF IT. I PAID ALMOST $6,000. MONTH LATER IT OVERHEATED ON THE HIGHWAY (595) AND MY DAUGHTER HAD TO PULL OVER LATE AT NIGHT...

May 29, 2019 Power Train 166,367 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SCION TC. WHILE THE DRIVER WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, THE CLUTCH PEDAL FAILED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS STICKING. THE DRIVER HAD TO PULL THE CLUTCH PEDAL UP WITH HER LEFT FOOT. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD...

May 29, 2019 Power Train 166,367 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SCION TC. WHILE THE DRIVER WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, THE CLUTCH PEDAL FAILED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS STICKING. THE DRIVER HAD TO PULL THE CLUTCH PEDAL UP WITH HER LEFT FOOT. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD...

Nov 30, 2018 Engine 163,000 mi

THE CAR BURNS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL AND ONLY HAS 163000 MILES.

Nov 30, 2018 Engine 163,000 mi

THE CAR BURNS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL AND ONLY HAS 163000 MILES.

Nov 27, 2018 Electrical System Fire 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 SCION TC. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED A FLICKERING LIGHT AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE CONSOLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONSOLE AND ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WERE MELTED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. A P...

Nov 27, 2018 Electrical System Fire 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 SCION TC. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED A FLICKERING LIGHT AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE CONSOLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONSOLE AND ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WERE MELTED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. A P...

Apr 27, 2018 Structure 90,000 mi

THE FRAME AND EVERY METAL COMPONENT ON THE UNDERNEATH OF THE CAR INCLUDING THE FRAME RUSTS TERRIBLY. THE REST IS COMPLETELY CORRODING AWAY AND BREAKING OFF. EVEN TH METAL STRAP HOLDING MY GAS TANK ON IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND IF I PUT N PRESSURE IT CHIPS AWAY. I DIDN'T NOTICE THIS UNTIL I WENT TO ...

Apr 27, 2018 Structure 90,000 mi

THE FRAME AND EVERY METAL COMPONENT ON THE UNDERNEATH OF THE CAR INCLUDING THE FRAME RUSTS TERRIBLY. THE REST IS COMPLETELY CORRODING AWAY AND BREAKING OFF. EVEN TH METAL STRAP HOLDING MY GAS TANK ON IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND IF I PUT N PRESSURE IT CHIPS AWAY. I DIDN'T NOTICE THIS UNTIL I WENT TO ...

Sep 12, 2017 Visibility/wiper 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, A BOOMING SOUND WAS HEARD OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER DISCOVERED THAT THE GLASS AIR DEFECTOR HAD SHATTERED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Sep 12, 2017 Visibility/wiper 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, A BOOMING SOUND WAS HEARD OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER DISCOVERED THAT THE GLASS AIR DEFECTOR HAD SHATTERED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Aug 8, 2017 Unknown Or Other 94,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE 8/5/17, AT APPROX. 70-75 MPH, THE REAR MOON ROOF EXPLODED IN MY DAUGHTERS CAR! THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION LIKE THE CAR HAD BEEN SHOT AT. SHE WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE CAR AND THEN AFTER LOOKING AROUND AT ALL THE SIDE WINDOWS, THE PASSENGER NOTICED THAT THE MOON...

Aug 8, 2017 Unknown Or Other 94,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM INDIANA ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN HER MOON ROOF OVER THE BACK SEAT BLEW UP. SHE WAS TRAVELING AT AROUND 72 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD AN EXPLOSION. THANK GOD THERE WERE NO CARS IMMEDIATELY TO HER SIDE AS SHE SWERVED BUT MANAGED TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE CAR. SHE HAD TO CONTINU...

Aug 8, 2017 Unknown Or Other 94,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE 8/5/17, AT APPROX. 70-75 MPH, THE REAR MOON ROOF EXPLODED IN MY DAUGHTERS CAR! THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION LIKE THE CAR HAD BEEN SHOT AT. SHE WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE CAR AND THEN AFTER LOOKING AROUND AT ALL THE SIDE WINDOWS, THE PASSENGER NOTICED THAT THE MOON...

Aug 8, 2017 Unknown Or Other 94,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM INDIANA ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN HER MOON ROOF OVER THE BACK SEAT BLEW UP. SHE WAS TRAVELING AT AROUND 72 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD AN EXPLOSION. THANK GOD THERE WERE NO CARS IMMEDIATELY TO HER SIDE AS SHE SWERVED BUT MANAGED TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE CAR. SHE HAD TO CONTINU...

Aug 5, 2017 Air Bags Crash 189,000 mi

TAKOTA RECALL. I WAS RECENTLY IN A POTENTIALLY FATAL ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND I HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL PRETTY HARD. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND A DEER BOLTED OUT IN FRONT OF MY CAR AND MY INITIAL REACTION WAS TO AVOID IT AND RAN INTO A TRAFFIC SIGN AND SMACKED THE GUARD RAIL...

Aug 5, 2017 Air Bags Crash 189,000 mi

TAKOTA RECALL. I WAS RECENTLY IN A POTENTIALLY FATAL ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND I HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL PRETTY HARD. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND A DEER BOLTED OUT IN FRONT OF MY CAR AND MY INITIAL REACTION WAS TO AVOID IT AND RAN INTO A TRAFFIC SIGN AND SMACKED THE GUARD RAIL...

Aug 19, 2016 Engine 4 mi

ACCORDING TO TOYOTA SERVICE THE ENGINE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE LOWER PART OF THE ENGINE DUE TO NO OIL IN THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THIS WAS CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. THE CAR STOPPED ON THE MIDDLE OF THE 21...

Aug 19, 2016 Engine 4 mi

ACCORDING TO TOYOTA SERVICE THE ENGINE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE LOWER PART OF THE ENGINE DUE TO NO OIL IN THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THIS WAS CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. THE CAR STOPPED ON THE MIDDLE OF THE 21...

Aug 8, 2016 Engine

2005 SCION TC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE VIN# NOT INCLUDED IN OIL CONSUMPTION PROGRAM TO REPAIR THE EXISTING OIL PROBLEMS. *SMD

Aug 8, 2016 Engine

2005 SCION TC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE VIN# NOT INCLUDED IN OIL CONSUMPTION PROGRAM TO REPAIR THE EXISTING OIL PROBLEMS. *SMD

Dec 9, 2015 Structure 120,000 mi

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON AN APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREE DRY DAY WITH NO EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS. HEARD A SHOTGUN LIKE NOISE AT WHICH POINT THE SUNROOF SHATTERED AND GLASS FELL INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AREAS. SUNROOF AND WIND SHIELD WERE CLOSED, SCREEN WAS OPEN. PAIN RESULTED IN EAR...

Dec 9, 2015 Structure 120,000 mi

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON AN APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREE DRY DAY WITH NO EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS. HEARD A SHOTGUN LIKE NOISE AT WHICH POINT THE SUNROOF SHATTERED AND GLASS FELL INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AREAS. SUNROOF AND WIND SHIELD WERE CLOSED, SCREEN WAS OPEN. PAIN RESULTED IN EAR...

Nov 17, 2015 Visibility 160,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF GLASS EXPLODED AND SHATTERED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Nov 17, 2015 Visibility 160,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF GLASS EXPLODED AND SHATTERED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Dec 30, 2014 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. WHILE THE TRUNK WAS OPENED, IT FAILED TO REMAIN OPEN AND SLAMMED ONTO THE CONTACT'S BACK. THE CONTACT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A HYDRAULIC LIFT FAILURE. THE SPECIFICS OF WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WERE NOT AVA...

Dec 30, 2014 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. WHILE THE TRUNK WAS OPENED, IT FAILED TO REMAIN OPEN AND SLAMMED ONTO THE CONTACT'S BACK. THE CONTACT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A HYDRAULIC LIFT FAILURE. THE SPECIFICS OF WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WERE NOT AVA...

Sep 9, 2014 Air Bags Crash 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF...

Sep 9, 2014 Air Bags Crash 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF...

Aug 5, 2014 Visibility 145,600 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG GOVERNMENT ST, THE STREETS DOWNTOWN NEEDS MAJOR REPAIRS. BUT I DIDN'T HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR NOTHING TO CAUSE MY GLASS TO BREAK. I DIDN'T EVEN HEAR ANYTHING HIT MY GLASS I HAD THE SUNROOF OPEN WITH MY LITTLE BROTHER AND DOG IN THE CAR WHEN GLASS BEGIN TO FALL ON US. *TR

Aug 5, 2014 Visibility 145,600 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG GOVERNMENT ST, THE STREETS DOWNTOWN NEEDS MAJOR REPAIRS. BUT I DIDN'T HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR NOTHING TO CAUSE MY GLASS TO BREAK. I DIDN'T EVEN HEAR ANYTHING HIT MY GLASS I HAD THE SUNROOF OPEN WITH MY LITTLE BROTHER AND DOG IN THE CAR WHEN GLASS BEGIN TO FALL ON US. *TR

Jun 16, 2014 Air Bags 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE BUT DID...

Jun 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE BUT DID...

Jun 16, 2014 Air Bags 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE BUT DID...

Jun 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE BUT DID...

Apr 25, 2014 Engine

I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR JUST DIED. *TR

Apr 25, 2014 Engine

I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR JUST DIED. *TR

Apr 21, 2014 Air Bags Crash 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE GUARD RAIL ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES....

Apr 21, 2014 Air Bags Crash 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE GUARD RAIL ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES....

Apr 5, 2014 Visibility/wiper 94,000 mi

WHEN I RETURNED TO MY CAR THAT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE HOURS, I FOUND THAT THE DEFLECTOR WAS RAISED AND THE SUNROOF WAS ENTIRELY SHATTERED. THE "LEGS" OF THE DEFLECTOR APPEARED TO HAVE BROKEN THROUGH THE GLASS, AS THE SUNROOF WAS SEVERELY CRACKED AND BROKEN ALONG EACH OF ITS FOUR ED...

Apr 5, 2014 Visibility 94,000 mi

WHEN I RETURNED TO MY CAR THAT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE HOURS, I FOUND THAT THE DEFLECTOR WAS RAISED AND THE SUNROOF WAS ENTIRELY SHATTERED. THE "LEGS" OF THE DEFLECTOR APPEARED TO HAVE BROKEN THROUGH THE GLASS, AS THE SUNROOF WAS SEVERELY CRACKED AND BROKEN ALONG EACH OF ITS FOUR ED...

Apr 5, 2014 Visibility/wiper 94,000 mi

WHEN I RETURNED TO MY CAR THAT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE HOURS, I FOUND THAT THE DEFLECTOR WAS RAISED AND THE SUNROOF WAS ENTIRELY SHATTERED. THE "LEGS" OF THE DEFLECTOR APPEARED TO HAVE BROKEN THROUGH THE GLASS, AS THE SUNROOF WAS SEVERELY CRACKED AND BROKEN ALONG EACH OF ITS FOUR ED...

Apr 5, 2014 Visibility 94,000 mi

WHEN I RETURNED TO MY CAR THAT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE HOURS, I FOUND THAT THE DEFLECTOR WAS RAISED AND THE SUNROOF WAS ENTIRELY SHATTERED. THE "LEGS" OF THE DEFLECTOR APPEARED TO HAVE BROKEN THROUGH THE GLASS, AS THE SUNROOF WAS SEVERELY CRACKED AND BROKEN ALONG EACH OF ITS FOUR ED...

Mar 10, 2014 Structure 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE LOADING ITEMS INTO THE REAR LIFT GATE, THE LIFT GATE FELL AND STRUCK THE CONTACT IN THE FACE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED NOSE BRIDGE AND INJURIES TO THE FACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INSPECTED THE LIFT GA...

Mar 10, 2014 Structure 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE LOADING ITEMS INTO THE REAR LIFT GATE, THE LIFT GATE FELL AND STRUCK THE CONTACT IN THE FACE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED NOSE BRIDGE AND INJURIES TO THE FACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INSPECTED THE LIFT GA...

Jan 13, 2014 Tires 64,395 mi

NOW FEELING COMPELLED TO DOCUMENT THIS ISSUE ONLY BECAUSE IT IS THE 2ND FAILURE OF THESE TIRES. FAILURE IN THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE SIDE WALL BUBBLE WAS SEEN AS I ENTERED MY SCION TC 2005 THAT WAS ON 1/30/13 MILEAGE 57786. THAT WOULD MAKE IT 7400 MILES FOR THE FIRST FAILURE. THE ORIGINAL TIRES PUR...

Jan 13, 2014 Tires 64,395 mi

NOW FEELING COMPELLED TO DOCUMENT THIS ISSUE ONLY BECAUSE IT IS THE 2ND FAILURE OF THESE TIRES. FAILURE IN THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE SIDE WALL BUBBLE WAS SEEN AS I ENTERED MY SCION TC 2005 THAT WAS ON 1/30/13 MILEAGE 57786. THAT WOULD MAKE IT 7400 MILES FOR THE FIRST FAILURE. THE ORIGINAL TIRES PUR...

Dec 30, 2013 Engine 126,500 mi

I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY TOYOTA KNOWS THAT THERE IS A DEFECT IN THEIR ENGINES ON THESE CARS BUT THEY WOULD NOT RECALL THEM. THEY RECALLED THE CAMRY WITH THE SAME ENGINE BUT NOT THE SCION TC. THEY REDESIGNED THE ENGINE IN 2007 TO FIX THE DEFECT. THE KNOWN DEFECT IS THE HEAD BOLTS WERE TOO SHORT, CAU...

Dec 30, 2013 Engine 126,500 mi

I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY TOYOTA KNOWS THAT THERE IS A DEFECT IN THEIR ENGINES ON THESE CARS BUT THEY WOULD NOT RECALL THEM. THEY RECALLED THE CAMRY WITH THE SAME ENGINE BUT NOT THE SCION TC. THEY REDESIGNED THE ENGINE IN 2007 TO FIX THE DEFECT. THE KNOWN DEFECT IS THE HEAD BOLTS WERE TOO SHORT, CAU...

Dec 19, 2013 Structure Crash 140,000 mi

05 SCION TC COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. AFTER IMPACT SCION SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT GUARD RAIL. AIR BAG IN 05 SCION DID NOT DEPLOY, DRIVER OF SCION HAD AN INJURED NECK, BRUISE ON LEFT THIGH AND LUMP ON FOREHEAD FROM HITTING IT IN ON STEERING WHEEL. DRIVER OF SCION WAS TAKEN TO...

Dec 19, 2013 Air Bags Crash 140,000 mi

05 SCION TC COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. AFTER IMPACT SCION SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT GUARD RAIL. AIR BAG IN 05 SCION DID NOT DEPLOY, DRIVER OF SCION HAD AN INJURED NECK, BRUISE ON LEFT THIGH AND LUMP ON FOREHEAD FROM HITTING IT IN ON STEERING WHEEL. DRIVER OF SCION WAS TAKEN TO...

Dec 19, 2013 Structure Crash 140,000 mi

05 SCION TC COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. AFTER IMPACT SCION SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT GUARD RAIL. AIR BAG IN 05 SCION DID NOT DEPLOY, DRIVER OF SCION HAD AN INJURED NECK, BRUISE ON LEFT THIGH AND LUMP ON FOREHEAD FROM HITTING IT IN ON STEERING WHEEL. DRIVER OF SCION WAS TAKEN TO...

Dec 19, 2013 Air Bags Crash 140,000 mi

05 SCION TC COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. AFTER IMPACT SCION SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT GUARD RAIL. AIR BAG IN 05 SCION DID NOT DEPLOY, DRIVER OF SCION HAD AN INJURED NECK, BRUISE ON LEFT THIGH AND LUMP ON FOREHEAD FROM HITTING IT IN ON STEERING WHEEL. DRIVER OF SCION WAS TAKEN TO...

Sep 3, 2013 Structure 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE REAR HATCH AND THE HANDLE MECHANISM FRACTURED AND BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

Sep 3, 2013 Structure 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE REAR HATCH AND THE HANDLE MECHANISM FRACTURED AND BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

Aug 13, 2013 Structure 1,500 mi

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'VE BEEN PULLED COUNTLESS TIMES HERE IN TEXAS AND MOST TROOPERS INFORM ME THAT IT "IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND UNSAFE". TH...

Aug 13, 2013 Structure 1,500 mi

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'VE BEEN PULLED COUNTLESS TIMES HERE IN TEXAS AND MOST TROOPERS INFORM ME THAT IT "IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND UNSAFE". TH...

Jul 31, 2013 Wheels 97,530 mi

FACTORY WHEEL CRACKED AFTER VERY MINOR HIT ON A POTHOLE. *TR

Jul 31, 2013 Wheels 97,530 mi

FACTORY WHEEL CRACKED AFTER VERY MINOR HIT ON A POTHOLE. *TR

Jul 19, 2013 Visibility/wiper 155,547 mi

I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM WORK GOING AROUND 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, AND HEARD LOUD BANG LIKE A GUNSHOT. FIRST I THOUGHT THAT ONE OF MY TIRES HAS HIT ON SOMETHING AND EXPLODED BUT THEN I FELT SOMETHING FALLING FROM THE ROOF AND I MANAGED TO PULL OVER RIGHT AWAY. WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR I SAW MY MOON...

Jul 19, 2013 Visibility/wiper 155,547 mi

I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM WORK GOING AROUND 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, AND HEARD LOUD BANG LIKE A GUNSHOT. FIRST I THOUGHT THAT ONE OF MY TIRES HAS HIT ON SOMETHING AND EXPLODED BUT THEN I FELT SOMETHING FALLING FROM THE ROOF AND I MANAGED TO PULL OVER RIGHT AWAY. WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR I SAW MY MOON...

Jun 14, 2013 Visibility/wiper 138,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 10-15 MPH (GOING VERY SLOWLY BECAUSE IT WAS A DIRT ROAD), I HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD POP WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. IMMEDIATELY STOPPING TO INSPECT, I DISCOVERED THAT THE MOONROOF HAD SHATTERED COMPLETELY. THE WEBBING OF THE BROKEN GLASS WAS MORE CLEARLY VISI...

Jun 14, 2013 Structure 138,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 10-15 MPH (GOING VERY SLOWLY BECAUSE IT WAS A DIRT ROAD), I HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD POP WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. IMMEDIATELY STOPPING TO INSPECT, I DISCOVERED THAT THE MOONROOF HAD SHATTERED COMPLETELY. THE WEBBING OF THE BROKEN GLASS WAS MORE CLEARLY VISI...

Jun 14, 2013 Visibility/wiper 138,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 10-15 MPH (GOING VERY SLOWLY BECAUSE IT WAS A DIRT ROAD), I HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD POP WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. IMMEDIATELY STOPPING TO INSPECT, I DISCOVERED THAT THE MOONROOF HAD SHATTERED COMPLETELY. THE WEBBING OF THE BROKEN GLASS WAS MORE CLEARLY VISI...

Jun 14, 2013 Structure 138,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 10-15 MPH (GOING VERY SLOWLY BECAUSE IT WAS A DIRT ROAD), I HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD POP WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. IMMEDIATELY STOPPING TO INSPECT, I DISCOVERED THAT THE MOONROOF HAD SHATTERED COMPLETELY. THE WEBBING OF THE BROKEN GLASS WAS MORE CLEARLY VISI...

Feb 22, 2013 Service Brakes 117,000 mi

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. EVERY OTHER TIME I GO THE DEALER AND TELL THEM THAT THERE ARE RECALLS, THEY IGNORE ME AND SAY THAT THERE ISN'T . I HA...

Feb 22, 2013 Structure 117,000 mi

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. EVERY OTHER TIME I GO THE DEALER AND TELL THEM THAT THERE ARE RECALLS, THEY IGNORE ME AND SAY THAT THERE ISN'T . I HA...

Feb 22, 2013 Tires 117,000 mi

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. EVERY OTHER TIME I GO THE DEALER AND TELL THEM THAT THERE ARE RECALLS, THEY IGNORE ME AND SAY THAT THERE ISN'T . I HA...

Feb 22, 2013 Visibility 117,000 mi

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. EVERY OTHER TIME I GO THE DEALER AND TELL THEM THAT THERE ARE RECALLS, THEY IGNORE ME AND SAY THAT THERE ISN'T . I HA...

Feb 22, 2013 Service Brakes 117,000 mi

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. EVERY OTHER TIME I GO THE DEALER AND TELL THEM THAT THERE ARE RECALLS, THEY IGNORE ME AND SAY THAT THERE ISN'T . I HA...

Feb 22, 2013 Structure 117,000 mi

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. EVERY OTHER TIME I GO THE DEALER AND TELL THEM THAT THERE ARE RECALLS, THEY IGNORE ME AND SAY THAT THERE ISN'T . I HA...

Feb 22, 2013 Tires 117,000 mi

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. EVERY OTHER TIME I GO THE DEALER AND TELL THEM THAT THERE ARE RECALLS, THEY IGNORE ME AND SAY THAT THERE ISN'T . I HA...

Feb 22, 2013 Visibility 117,000 mi

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. EVERY OTHER TIME I GO THE DEALER AND TELL THEM THAT THERE ARE RECALLS, THEY IGNORE ME AND SAY THAT THERE ISN'T . I HA...

Feb 7, 2013 Engine Fire 115,000 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC TURNED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND RE STARTED IT. MOMENTS LATER THE BRAKES FAILED AND I TURNED INTO A PLAZA. AT THAT POINT THE STEERING FAILED. I DID NOT KNOW THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE UNTIL THIS POINT. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR SO I REACHED BACK AN...

Feb 7, 2013 Structure Fire 115,000 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC TURNED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND RE STARTED IT. MOMENTS LATER THE BRAKES FAILED AND I TURNED INTO A PLAZA. AT THAT POINT THE STEERING FAILED. I DID NOT KNOW THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE UNTIL THIS POINT. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR SO I REACHED BACK AN...

Feb 7, 2013 Engine Fire 115,000 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC TURNED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND RE STARTED IT. MOMENTS LATER THE BRAKES FAILED AND I TURNED INTO A PLAZA. AT THAT POINT THE STEERING FAILED. I DID NOT KNOW THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE UNTIL THIS POINT. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR SO I REACHED BACK AN...

Feb 7, 2013 Structure Fire 115,000 mi

MY 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC TURNED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND RE STARTED IT. MOMENTS LATER THE BRAKES FAILED AND I TURNED INTO A PLAZA. AT THAT POINT THE STEERING FAILED. I DID NOT KNOW THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE UNTIL THIS POINT. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR SO I REACHED BACK AN...

Jan 21, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 91,000 mi

I WAS TOLD BY A GA MECHANIC THAT I NEED TO PURCHASE A "VAPOR EMISSIONS CANISTER" FOR MY 2005 SCION TC IN THE AMOUNT OF $520.96 (PARTS & LABOR) I SEE THERE IS A RECALL/TECHNICAL SAFETY BULLETIN ON THIS BELOW BULLETIN NO: S-SB-0030-09 DATE OF BULLETIN: 08/30/2010 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: S...

Jan 21, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 91,000 mi

I WAS TOLD BY A GA MECHANIC THAT I NEED TO PURCHASE A "VAPOR EMISSIONS CANISTER" FOR MY 2005 SCION TC IN THE AMOUNT OF $520.96 (PARTS & LABOR) I SEE THERE IS A RECALL/TECHNICAL SAFETY BULLETIN ON THIS BELOW BULLETIN NO: S-SB-0030-09 DATE OF BULLETIN: 08/30/2010 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: S...

Nov 15, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

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 MILEAGE. *TR

Nov 15, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

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 MILEAGE. *TR

Jun 18, 2012 Structure 100,000 mi

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...

Jun 18, 2012 Structure 100,000 mi

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...

Jun 1, 2012 Structure 11,121 mi

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". THER...

Jun 1, 2012 Exterior Lighting 11,121 mi

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". THER...

Jun 1, 2012 Structure 11,121 mi

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". THER...

Jun 1, 2012 Exterior Lighting 11,121 mi

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". THER...

May 21, 2012 Structure 55,000 mi

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. *TT

May 21, 2012 Unknown Or Other 55,000 mi

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. *TT

May 21, 2012 Structure 55,000 mi

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. *TT

May 21, 2012 Unknown Or Other 55,000 mi

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. *TT

Apr 3, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 174,000 mi

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). I ...

Apr 3, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 174,000 mi

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). I ...

Apr 3, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 174,000 mi

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). I ...

Apr 3, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 174,000 mi

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). I ...

Apr 3, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 174,000 mi

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). I ...

Apr 3, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 174,000 mi

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). I ...

Sep 7, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,561 mi

THE THROTTLE BODY STUCK OPEN CAUSING IT TO REV TO EXCESSIVE RPMS AND THEN WOULD FINALLY DIE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN 7/08. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED AND THEN ONCE AGAIN IT FAILED, THIS TIME STICKING CLOSED CAUSING THE CAR TO DIE IN AN INTERSECTION. THIS WAS IN 3/11 (T...

Sep 7, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 43,561 mi

THE THROTTLE BODY STUCK OPEN CAUSING IT TO REV TO EXCESSIVE RPMS AND THEN WOULD FINALLY DIE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN 7/08. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED AND THEN ONCE AGAIN IT FAILED, THIS TIME STICKING CLOSED CAUSING THE CAR TO DIE IN AN INTERSECTION. THIS WAS IN 3/11 (T...

Sep 7, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,561 mi

THE THROTTLE BODY STUCK OPEN CAUSING IT TO REV TO EXCESSIVE RPMS AND THEN WOULD FINALLY DIE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN 7/08. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED AND THEN ONCE AGAIN IT FAILED, THIS TIME STICKING CLOSED CAUSING THE CAR TO DIE IN AN INTERSECTION. THIS WAS IN 3/11 (T...

Sep 7, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 43,561 mi

THE THROTTLE BODY STUCK OPEN CAUSING IT TO REV TO EXCESSIVE RPMS AND THEN WOULD FINALLY DIE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN 7/08. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED AND THEN ONCE AGAIN IT FAILED, THIS TIME STICKING CLOSED CAUSING THE CAR TO DIE IN AN INTERSECTION. THIS WAS IN 3/11 (T...

May 13, 2011 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

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 *TR

May 13, 2011 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

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 *TR

May 1, 2011 Visibility 90,000 mi

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. *TR

May 1, 2011 Visibility 90,000 mi

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. *TR

Feb 8, 2011 Air Bags Crash 84,000 mi

OUR DAUGHTERS 2005 SCION TC WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS A HEAD ON COLLISION SHE LOST CONTROL ON BLACK ICE AND HIT A POLE. HER CAR HAS BEEN DEEMED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE AND BODY SHOP DUE TO THE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE CAR. SHE HAS NUMEROUS INJURIES FROM THIS ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING....

Feb 8, 2011 Air Bags Crash 84,000 mi

OUR DAUGHTERS 2005 SCION TC WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS A HEAD ON COLLISION SHE LOST CONTROL ON BLACK ICE AND HIT A POLE. HER CAR HAS BEEN DEEMED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE AND BODY SHOP DUE TO THE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE CAR. SHE HAS NUMEROUS INJURIES FROM THIS ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING....

Jan 26, 2011 Wheels

THE TIRES ON THE SCION HAVE BEEN REPLACED EVERY 4 TO 8 MONTHS. TOYOTA SAID ITS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. I SPOKE TO MANY MECHANICS AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHY THE TIRES ARE BREAKING, THEY BELIEVE ITS THE CAR DESIGN AND THE LOW PROFILE TIRES. I DO NOT SPEED AND AVOID POT HOLES. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD.

Jan 26, 2011 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 51,100 mi

BOUGHT 4 YOKOHAMA TIRES HAD 3 BLOW OUTS. HAD 31950 WHEN TIRES WERE PUT ON. DROVE 1500 MILES HAD FIRST BLOWOUT. REPLACED TIRE PAY OUT POCKET. HAD 2ND BLOW OUT IN DEC 2010 CAR HAD 51000 HAS 3RD BLOW OUT JAN 24 2011 CALLED YOKOHAMA TOLD THEM THEY SAID MY TIRES WERE ON RECALL SO WOULDN'T REPLACED. ...

Jan 26, 2011 Tires 51,100 mi

BOUGHT 4 YOKOHAMA TIRES HAD 3 BLOW OUTS. HAD 31950 WHEN TIRES WERE PUT ON. DROVE 1500 MILES HAD FIRST BLOWOUT. REPLACED TIRE PAY OUT POCKET. HAD 2ND BLOW OUT IN DEC 2010 CAR HAD 51000 HAS 3RD BLOW OUT JAN 24 2011 CALLED YOKOHAMA TOLD THEM THEY SAID MY TIRES WERE ON RECALL SO WOULDN'T REPLACED. ...

Jan 26, 2011 Wheels

THE TIRES ON THE SCION HAVE BEEN REPLACED EVERY 4 TO 8 MONTHS. TOYOTA SAID ITS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. I SPOKE TO MANY MECHANICS AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHY THE TIRES ARE BREAKING, THEY BELIEVE ITS THE CAR DESIGN AND THE LOW PROFILE TIRES. I DO NOT SPEED AND AVOID POT HOLES. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD.

Jan 26, 2011 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 51,100 mi

BOUGHT 4 YOKOHAMA TIRES HAD 3 BLOW OUTS. HAD 31950 WHEN TIRES WERE PUT ON. DROVE 1500 MILES HAD FIRST BLOWOUT. REPLACED TIRE PAY OUT POCKET. HAD 2ND BLOW OUT IN DEC 2010 CAR HAD 51000 HAS 3RD BLOW OUT JAN 24 2011 CALLED YOKOHAMA TOLD THEM THEY SAID MY TIRES WERE ON RECALL SO WOULDN'T REPLACED. ...

Jan 26, 2011 Tires 51,100 mi

BOUGHT 4 YOKOHAMA TIRES HAD 3 BLOW OUTS. HAD 31950 WHEN TIRES WERE PUT ON. DROVE 1500 MILES HAD FIRST BLOWOUT. REPLACED TIRE PAY OUT POCKET. HAD 2ND BLOW OUT IN DEC 2010 CAR HAD 51000 HAS 3RD BLOW OUT JAN 24 2011 CALLED YOKOHAMA TOLD THEM THEY SAID MY TIRES WERE ON RECALL SO WOULDN'T REPLACED. ...

Dec 12, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

DURING COLD WEATHER, THE LATCH ON THE TRUNK OF A 2005 SCION TC WON'T STAY CLOSED, KEEPING THE HATCH OPENED UNTIL IT WARMS UP, THEN IT WILL CLOSE, BUT IF IT'S COLD OUTSIDE IT WILL STAY OPENED. *TR

Dec 12, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

DURING COLD WEATHER, THE LATCH ON THE TRUNK OF A 2005 SCION TC WON'T STAY CLOSED, KEEPING THE HATCH OPENED UNTIL IT WARMS UP, THEN IT WILL CLOSE, BUT IF IT'S COLD OUTSIDE IT WILL STAY OPENED. *TR

Dec 1, 2010 Structure

I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY DURING A SOMEWHAT COLD, WET EVENING WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY SUNROOF SHATTERED. AT THE TIME I WAS NOT USING MY SUNROOF AND IT WAS COMPLETELY CLOSED. UNFORTUNATELY MY SUN SHADE WAS NOT CLOSED AND AS A RESULT I EXPERIENCED A SHOWER OF GLASS WHILE DRIV...

Dec 1, 2010 Structure

I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY DURING A SOMEWHAT COLD, WET EVENING WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY SUNROOF SHATTERED. AT THE TIME I WAS NOT USING MY SUNROOF AND IT WAS COMPLETELY CLOSED. UNFORTUNATELY MY SUN SHADE WAS NOT CLOSED AND AS A RESULT I EXPERIENCED A SHOWER OF GLASS WHILE DRIV...

Nov 5, 2010 Visibility 75,104 mi

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...

Nov 5, 2010 Structure 75,104 mi

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...

Nov 5, 2010 Visibility 75,104 mi

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...

Nov 5, 2010 Structure 75,104 mi

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...

Sep 23, 2010 Power Train 102,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I ACCELERATED TO PASS AND IT SEEMED AS IF MY THROTTLE SHORTED OUT. MY CAR'S RPM'S DROPPED AND I STARTED TO DECREASE SPEED. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND IT SEEMED TO CATCH AGAIN, BUT AS I PUSHED THE PEDAL AGAIN MY ACCELERATOR WENT OUT FOR A SECOND TIM...

Sep 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 102,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I ACCELERATED TO PASS AND IT SEEMED AS IF MY THROTTLE SHORTED OUT. MY CAR'S RPM'S DROPPED AND I STARTED TO DECREASE SPEED. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND IT SEEMED TO CATCH AGAIN, BUT AS I PUSHED THE PEDAL AGAIN MY ACCELERATOR WENT OUT FOR A SECOND TIM...

Sep 23, 2010 Power Train 102,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I ACCELERATED TO PASS AND IT SEEMED AS IF MY THROTTLE SHORTED OUT. MY CAR'S RPM'S DROPPED AND I STARTED TO DECREASE SPEED. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND IT SEEMED TO CATCH AGAIN, BUT AS I PUSHED THE PEDAL AGAIN MY ACCELERATOR WENT OUT FOR A SECOND TIM...

Sep 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 102,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I ACCELERATED TO PASS AND IT SEEMED AS IF MY THROTTLE SHORTED OUT. MY CAR'S RPM'S DROPPED AND I STARTED TO DECREASE SPEED. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND IT SEEMED TO CATCH AGAIN, BUT AS I PUSHED THE PEDAL AGAIN MY ACCELERATOR WENT OUT FOR A SECOND TIM...

Aug 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

HATCH HANDLE BROKE AS IT HAS ON MANY SCION TC'S. *TR

Aug 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

HATCH HANDLE BROKE AS IT HAS ON MANY SCION TC'S. *TR

Aug 6, 2010 Structure 36,072 mi

THE TRUNK HATCH HANDLE OF MY 2005 SCION TC BROKE OFF ONE DAY WHEN OPENING THE TRUNK HATCH. THE TRUNK HANDLE IS NEEDED IN OPENING THE TRUNK. IT HAS AN ELECTRONIC BUTTON RELEASE THAT MUST BE PRESSED AT THE SAME TIME THAT THE TRUNK IS LIFTED. THE HANDLE BROKE OFF THE CAR WITHOUT WARNING AND WITH ONL...

Aug 6, 2010 Structure 36,072 mi

THE TRUNK HATCH HANDLE OF MY 2005 SCION TC BROKE OFF ONE DAY WHEN OPENING THE TRUNK HATCH. THE TRUNK HANDLE IS NEEDED IN OPENING THE TRUNK. IT HAS AN ELECTRONIC BUTTON RELEASE THAT MUST BE PRESSED AT THE SAME TIME THAT THE TRUNK IS LIFTED. THE HANDLE BROKE OFF THE CAR WITHOUT WARNING AND WITH ONL...

Jul 22, 2010 Structure 49,700 mi

2005 SCION TC HATCH HANDLE BROKE FROM NORMAL USE. *TR

Jul 22, 2010 Structure 49,700 mi

2005 SCION TC HATCH HANDLE BROKE FROM NORMAL USE. *TR

Jun 21, 2010 Structure 33,000 mi

1. DRIVER DOOR REQUIRED MORE FORCE TO CLOSE. LATER, I NOTICED THE DRIVER WINDOW WOULD NOT RAISE MORE THAN HALF WAY. 2. THE WINDOW REGULATOR ARM IS BENT, AND THE INTERNAL ATTACHMENT POINT IS BROKEN. THE WINDOW GETS PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME, AND THE RAISED HEIGHT BECOMES LOWER. 3. THE DEALER S...

Jun 21, 2010 Visibility 33,000 mi

1. DRIVER DOOR REQUIRED MORE FORCE TO CLOSE. LATER, I NOTICED THE DRIVER WINDOW WOULD NOT RAISE MORE THAN HALF WAY. 2. THE WINDOW REGULATOR ARM IS BENT, AND THE INTERNAL ATTACHMENT POINT IS BROKEN. THE WINDOW GETS PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME, AND THE RAISED HEIGHT BECOMES LOWER. 3. THE DEALER S...

Jun 21, 2010 Structure 33,000 mi

1. DRIVER DOOR REQUIRED MORE FORCE TO CLOSE. LATER, I NOTICED THE DRIVER WINDOW WOULD NOT RAISE MORE THAN HALF WAY. 2. THE WINDOW REGULATOR ARM IS BENT, AND THE INTERNAL ATTACHMENT POINT IS BROKEN. THE WINDOW GETS PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME, AND THE RAISED HEIGHT BECOMES LOWER. 3. THE DEALER S...

Jun 21, 2010 Visibility 33,000 mi

1. DRIVER DOOR REQUIRED MORE FORCE TO CLOSE. LATER, I NOTICED THE DRIVER WINDOW WOULD NOT RAISE MORE THAN HALF WAY. 2. THE WINDOW REGULATOR ARM IS BENT, AND THE INTERNAL ATTACHMENT POINT IS BROKEN. THE WINDOW GETS PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME, AND THE RAISED HEIGHT BECOMES LOWER. 3. THE DEALER S...

Jun 3, 2010 Visibility 32,000 mi

SUNVISOR ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE ARE DETACHED FROM INSIDE SHAFT AND NOW THEY JUST DONT GO UP. NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *TR

Jun 3, 2010 Visibility 32,000 mi

SUNVISOR ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE ARE DETACHED FROM INSIDE SHAFT AND NOW THEY JUST DONT GO UP. NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *TR

Apr 26, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

PURCHASED 2005 SCION TC NEW ON 12/29/2004 HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH INTERIOR TRIM AND PAINT. THEN LAST JUNE (2009) WHEN OPENING THE TRUNK (HATCH BACK) THE LATCH PLATE CAME OFF THE CAR IN MY HAND HANGING BY A CORD. THIS PLATE IS MADE OF VERY THIN PLASTIC AND ATTACHED TO THE CAR WITH THIN PLASTIC...

Apr 26, 2010 Air Bags

PURCHASED 2005 SCION TC NEW ON 12/29/2004 HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH INTERIOR TRIM AND PAINT. THEN LAST JUNE (2009) WHEN OPENING THE TRUNK (HATCH BACK) THE LATCH PLATE CAME OFF THE CAR IN MY HAND HANGING BY A CORD. THIS PLATE IS MADE OF VERY THIN PLASTIC AND ATTACHED TO THE CAR WITH THIN PLASTIC...

Apr 26, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

PURCHASED 2005 SCION TC NEW ON 12/29/2004 HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH INTERIOR TRIM AND PAINT. THEN LAST JUNE (2009) WHEN OPENING THE TRUNK (HATCH BACK) THE LATCH PLATE CAME OFF THE CAR IN MY HAND HANGING BY A CORD. THIS PLATE IS MADE OF VERY THIN PLASTIC AND ATTACHED TO THE CAR WITH THIN PLASTIC...

Apr 26, 2010 Air Bags

PURCHASED 2005 SCION TC NEW ON 12/29/2004 HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH INTERIOR TRIM AND PAINT. THEN LAST JUNE (2009) WHEN OPENING THE TRUNK (HATCH BACK) THE LATCH PLATE CAME OFF THE CAR IN MY HAND HANGING BY A CORD. THIS PLATE IS MADE OF VERY THIN PLASTIC AND ATTACHED TO THE CAR WITH THIN PLASTIC...

Mar 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASED EXCESSIVELY WITH AN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED THERE WAS A REDUCTION IN THE SPEED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCUR...

Mar 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASED EXCESSIVELY WITH AN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED THERE WAS A REDUCTION IN THE SPEED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCUR...

Mar 13, 2010 Electrical System

FOUR WAY FLASHERS START AND STOP WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mar 13, 2010 Exterior Lighting

FOUR WAY FLASHERS START AND STOP WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mar 13, 2010 Electrical System

FOUR WAY FLASHERS START AND STOP WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mar 13, 2010 Exterior Lighting

FOUR WAY FLASHERS START AND STOP WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

OCCASIONALLY WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, MY ENGINE WILL REV UNEXPECTEDLY WITHOUT MY ME TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL, THIS HAS CAUSED MY CAR TO JERK FORWARD ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND HAS ALMOST MADE ME HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND WORST IT HAS FORCED ME INTO THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS. *TR

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

OCCASIONALLY WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, MY ENGINE WILL REV UNEXPECTEDLY WITHOUT MY ME TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL, THIS HAS CAUSED MY CAR TO JERK FORWARD ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND HAS ALMOST MADE ME HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND WORST IT HAS FORCED ME INTO THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS. *TR

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES PER HOUR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. THE CONTACT PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND IT FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A CRASH AND 3 INDIVIDUALS WERE INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A $220 CI...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES PER HOUR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. THE CONTACT PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND IT FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A CRASH AND 3 INDIVIDUALS WERE INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A $220 CI...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 47,574 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION. THE CONTACT STATED AS SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE IT ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP AS SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC. AFTER A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE AND THE ...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 47,574 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION. THE CONTACT STATED AS SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE IT ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP AS SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC. AFTER A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE AND THE ...

Feb 19, 2010 Seats 60,010 mi

3 DAYS AGO DRIVERS SEAT BACK LEVER COULD NOT BE USED TO RESTORE SEAT BACK POSITION AND HAD TO USE LEVER LOCATED NEXT TO SEAT BOTTOM. TODAY LEVER COULD BE MOVED BUT DID NOT WORK AND SEAT BACK AGAIN HAD TO BE REPOSITIONED USING THE OTHER LEVER. AIRBAGS ARE LOCATED IN THE SEAT SO AN APPOINTMENT IS SCHE...

Feb 19, 2010 Seats 60,010 mi

3 DAYS AGO DRIVERS SEAT BACK LEVER COULD NOT BE USED TO RESTORE SEAT BACK POSITION AND HAD TO USE LEVER LOCATED NEXT TO SEAT BOTTOM. TODAY LEVER COULD BE MOVED BUT DID NOT WORK AND SEAT BACK AGAIN HAD TO BE REPOSITIONED USING THE OTHER LEVER. AIRBAGS ARE LOCATED IN THE SEAT SO AN APPOINTMENT IS SCHE...

Feb 9, 2010 Exterior Lighting

FOUR WAY FLASHERS START AND STOP WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Feb 9, 2010 Exterior Lighting

FOUR WAY FLASHERS START AND STOP WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Dec 9, 2009 Air Bags Crash 75,297 mi

HI, I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT DECEMBER 2, 2009. I OWN A SCION TC 2005 MODEL. I WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 440 OUTER BELTLINE NEAR EXT 7 GLENWOOD AVENUE. IT WAS RAINING HEAVILY AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30PM WHEN I HIT A PUDDLE IN THE LEFT FAR LANE AND BEGAN HYDROPLANING, I HIT THE CAR NEXT TO ME ON...

Dec 9, 2009 Air Bags Crash 75,297 mi

HI, I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT DECEMBER 2, 2009. I OWN A SCION TC 2005 MODEL. I WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 440 OUTER BELTLINE NEAR EXT 7 GLENWOOD AVENUE. IT WAS RAINING HEAVILY AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30PM WHEN I HIT A PUDDLE IN THE LEFT FAR LANE AND BEGAN HYDROPLANING, I HIT THE CAR NEXT TO ME ON...

Sep 16, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 51,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 SCION TC THAT I PURCHASE BRAND NEW FROM THE FACTORY. RECENTLY I HAD MY HANDLE LATCH BROKEN FROM NORMAL USE. I LIFTED IT LIKE YOU WOULD NORMALLY DO AND IT JUST SNAPPED (BROKE). I THEN REALIZED THAT IT WAS FRAMED OR MADE WITH THIN PLASTIC THAT WOULDN'T LAST LONG ON THE CAR ITSELF BECAUSE...

Sep 16, 2009 Equipment 51,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 SCION TC THAT I PURCHASE BRAND NEW FROM THE FACTORY. RECENTLY I HAD MY HANDLE LATCH BROKEN FROM NORMAL USE. I LIFTED IT LIKE YOU WOULD NORMALLY DO AND IT JUST SNAPPED (BROKE). I THEN REALIZED THAT IT WAS FRAMED OR MADE WITH THIN PLASTIC THAT WOULDN'T LAST LONG ON THE CAR ITSELF BECAUSE...

Sep 16, 2009 Structure 51,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 SCION TC THAT I PURCHASE BRAND NEW FROM THE FACTORY. RECENTLY I HAD MY HANDLE LATCH BROKEN FROM NORMAL USE. I LIFTED IT LIKE YOU WOULD NORMALLY DO AND IT JUST SNAPPED (BROKE). I THEN REALIZED THAT IT WAS FRAMED OR MADE WITH THIN PLASTIC THAT WOULDN'T LAST LONG ON THE CAR ITSELF BECAUSE...

Sep 16, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 51,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 SCION TC THAT I PURCHASE BRAND NEW FROM THE FACTORY. RECENTLY I HAD MY HANDLE LATCH BROKEN FROM NORMAL USE. I LIFTED IT LIKE YOU WOULD NORMALLY DO AND IT JUST SNAPPED (BROKE). I THEN REALIZED THAT IT WAS FRAMED OR MADE WITH THIN PLASTIC THAT WOULDN'T LAST LONG ON THE CAR ITSELF BECAUSE...

Sep 16, 2009 Equipment 51,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 SCION TC THAT I PURCHASE BRAND NEW FROM THE FACTORY. RECENTLY I HAD MY HANDLE LATCH BROKEN FROM NORMAL USE. I LIFTED IT LIKE YOU WOULD NORMALLY DO AND IT JUST SNAPPED (BROKE). I THEN REALIZED THAT IT WAS FRAMED OR MADE WITH THIN PLASTIC THAT WOULDN'T LAST LONG ON THE CAR ITSELF BECAUSE...

Sep 16, 2009 Structure 51,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 SCION TC THAT I PURCHASE BRAND NEW FROM THE FACTORY. RECENTLY I HAD MY HANDLE LATCH BROKEN FROM NORMAL USE. I LIFTED IT LIKE YOU WOULD NORMALLY DO AND IT JUST SNAPPED (BROKE). I THEN REALIZED THAT IT WAS FRAMED OR MADE WITH THIN PLASTIC THAT WOULDN'T LAST LONG ON THE CAR ITSELF BECAUSE...

Sep 5, 2009 Structure 97,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC AT APPROXIMATELY 7AM ON AN EXPRESSWAY AT 55MPH MY SUNROOF CLOSED AS WELL AS THE SHADE COVER BOTH CLOSED. I HEARD A LOUD POP FOLLOWED BY BITS OF GLASS FALLING IN ON ME AND THE CAR THROUGH THE TOP VENT HOLES OF THE SUNROOF. I PULLED OVER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OFF TH...

Sep 5, 2009 Structure 97,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC AT APPROXIMATELY 7AM ON AN EXPRESSWAY AT 55MPH MY SUNROOF CLOSED AS WELL AS THE SHADE COVER BOTH CLOSED. I HEARD A LOUD POP FOLLOWED BY BITS OF GLASS FALLING IN ON ME AND THE CAR THROUGH THE TOP VENT HOLES OF THE SUNROOF. I PULLED OVER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OFF TH...

Jul 15, 2009 Structure 75,500 mi

TO SAVE FOR SPACE REGARDING THE NUMBER OF CHARACTERS I AM ALLOTTED I HAVE PUT A VERY DETAILED LIST OF THINGS THAT HAPPENED AT THIS URL: HTTP://WWW.NSXPRIME.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=124643 PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO REVIEW IT SINCE I KNOW THAT THE NHTSA HAS BEEN QUERYING THIS TOPIC BEFORE. *TR

Jul 15, 2009 Structure 75,500 mi

TO SAVE FOR SPACE REGARDING THE NUMBER OF CHARACTERS I AM ALLOTTED I HAVE PUT A VERY DETAILED LIST OF THINGS THAT HAPPENED AT THIS URL: HTTP://WWW.NSXPRIME.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=124643 PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO REVIEW IT SINCE I KNOW THAT THE NHTSA HAS BEEN QUERYING THIS TOPIC BEFORE. *TR

Mar 20, 2009 Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. WHEN THE CONTACT CLOSED THE PASSENGER DOOR ON THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FILLED WITH CHEMICALS FROM THE AIR BAG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIRS FOR THE AIR ...

Mar 20, 2009 Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. WHEN THE CONTACT CLOSED THE PASSENGER DOOR ON THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FILLED WITH CHEMICALS FROM THE AIR BAG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIRS FOR THE AIR ...

Feb 5, 2009 Seats Crash

MY SON LOST HIS LIFE ON DEC 11, 2008 HE WAS RIDING PASSENGER IN HIS OWN CAR, WHEN HIS FRIEND WHOM DRIVING LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE SLID SIDE WAYS, PASSENGER SIDE INTO A UTILITY POLE SLID AROUND AND REAR ENDED A TREE, AT WHICH TIME MY SON WAS EJECTED OUT THROUGH THE BACK WINDOW AS A RESUL...

Feb 5, 2009 Seat Belts Crash

MY SON LOST HIS LIFE ON DEC 11, 2008 HE WAS RIDING PASSENGER IN HIS OWN CAR, WHEN HIS FRIEND WHOM DRIVING LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE SLID SIDE WAYS, PASSENGER SIDE INTO A UTILITY POLE SLID AROUND AND REAR ENDED A TREE, AT WHICH TIME MY SON WAS EJECTED OUT THROUGH THE BACK WINDOW AS A RESUL...

Feb 5, 2009 Seats Crash

MY SON LOST HIS LIFE ON DEC 11, 2008 HE WAS RIDING PASSENGER IN HIS OWN CAR, WHEN HIS FRIEND WHOM DRIVING LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE SLID SIDE WAYS, PASSENGER SIDE INTO A UTILITY POLE SLID AROUND AND REAR ENDED A TREE, AT WHICH TIME MY SON WAS EJECTED OUT THROUGH THE BACK WINDOW AS A RESUL...

Feb 5, 2009 Seat Belts Crash

MY SON LOST HIS LIFE ON DEC 11, 2008 HE WAS RIDING PASSENGER IN HIS OWN CAR, WHEN HIS FRIEND WHOM DRIVING LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE SLID SIDE WAYS, PASSENGER SIDE INTO A UTILITY POLE SLID AROUND AND REAR ENDED A TREE, AT WHICH TIME MY SON WAS EJECTED OUT THROUGH THE BACK WINDOW AS A RESUL...

Jan 27, 2009 Seat Belts 14,997 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER, SEAT BELTS, AND AIR BAG COVER HAVE FAILURES. THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND WAS REPAIRED. CURRENTLY, THE PASSENGER SID...

Jan 27, 2009 Tires 14,997 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER, SEAT BELTS, AND AIR BAG COVER HAVE FAILURES. THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND WAS REPAIRED. CURRENTLY, THE PASSENGER SID...

Jan 27, 2009 Electrical System 14,997 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER, SEAT BELTS, AND AIR BAG COVER HAVE FAILURES. THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND WAS REPAIRED. CURRENTLY, THE PASSENGER SID...

Jan 27, 2009 Tires 14,997 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER, SEAT BELTS, AND AIR BAG COVER HAVE FAILURES. THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND WAS REPAIRED. CURRENTLY, THE PASSENGER SID...

Jan 27, 2009 Seat Belts 14,997 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER, SEAT BELTS, AND AIR BAG COVER HAVE FAILURES. THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND WAS REPAIRED. CURRENTLY, THE PASSENGER SID...

Jan 27, 2009 Tires 14,997 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER, SEAT BELTS, AND AIR BAG COVER HAVE FAILURES. THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND WAS REPAIRED. CURRENTLY, THE PASSENGER SID...

Jan 27, 2009 Electrical System 14,997 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER, SEAT BELTS, AND AIR BAG COVER HAVE FAILURES. THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND WAS REPAIRED. CURRENTLY, THE PASSENGER SID...

Jan 27, 2009 Tires 14,997 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER, SEAT BELTS, AND AIR BAG COVER HAVE FAILURES. THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND WAS REPAIRED. CURRENTLY, THE PASSENGER SID...

Jan 15, 2009 Air Bags 31,000 mi

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. IN MID SEP...

Jan 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,000 mi

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. IN MID SEP...

Jan 15, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 31,000 mi

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. IN MID SEP...

Jan 15, 2009 Power Train 31,000 mi

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. IN MID SEP...

Jan 15, 2009 Seat Belts 31,000 mi

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. IN MID SEP...

Jan 15, 2009 Tires 31,000 mi

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. IN MID SEP...

Jan 15, 2009 Tires 31,000 mi

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. IN MID SEP...

Jan 15, 2009 Structure 15 mi

MY 2005 SCION TC PURCHASED NEW HAD SEVERAL SWIRL MARKS IN THE PAINT I WAS TOLD IT WAS FROM THE PORTER WASHING THE CAR TO DELIVER TO ME. I SAID I REFUSED TO ACCEPT THE CAR WITH THE PAINT LIKE THAT. THEY SAID I COULD BRING IT BACK AND THEY WOULD HAVE IT BUFFED OUT. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THEN THAT THERE ...

Jan 15, 2009 Air Bags 31,000 mi

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. IN MID SEP...

Jan 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,000 mi

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. IN MID SEP...

Jan 15, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 31,000 mi

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. IN MID SEP...

Jan 15, 2009 Power Train 31,000 mi

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. IN MID SEP...

Jan 15, 2009 Seat Belts 31,000 mi

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. IN MID SEP...

Jan 15, 2009 Tires 31,000 mi

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. IN MID SEP...

Jan 15, 2009 Tires 31,000 mi

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. IN MID SEP...

Jan 15, 2009 Structure 15 mi

MY 2005 SCION TC PURCHASED NEW HAD SEVERAL SWIRL MARKS IN THE PAINT I WAS TOLD IT WAS FROM THE PORTER WASHING THE CAR TO DELIVER TO ME. I SAID I REFUSED TO ACCEPT THE CAR WITH THE PAINT LIKE THAT. THEY SAID I COULD BRING IT BACK AND THEY WOULD HAVE IT BUFFED OUT. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THEN THAT THERE ...

Dec 26, 2008 Visibility 68,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING UP I-25, WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME KICKED UP A ROCK. THE ROCK HIT THE TOP OF THE SUNROOF, SHATTERING IT INTO PIECES. A LOT OF SHARP GLASS LANDED ON MYSELF THE DRIVER AND IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLES BEHIND ME WERE SHOWERED IN GLASS. TO REPAIR THIS I HAD TO PURCHASE A COSTL...

Dec 26, 2008 Visibility 68,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING UP I-25, WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME KICKED UP A ROCK. THE ROCK HIT THE TOP OF THE SUNROOF, SHATTERING IT INTO PIECES. A LOT OF SHARP GLASS LANDED ON MYSELF THE DRIVER AND IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLES BEHIND ME WERE SHOWERED IN GLASS. TO REPAIR THIS I HAD TO PURCHASE A COSTL...

Dec 9, 2008 Visibility 82,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 45MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER THINKING A TIRE HAD BLOWN AND FOUND THAT THE MOONROOF GLASS HAD SHATTERED. THE GLASS WAS BOWED UPWARD IN THE CENTER INDICATING IT HAD BROKEN DUE TO STRESS. THE WINDSHIELD AND THE WIND DEFLECTOR DID N...

Dec 9, 2008 Visibility 82,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 45MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER THINKING A TIRE HAD BLOWN AND FOUND THAT THE MOONROOF GLASS HAD SHATTERED. THE GLASS WAS BOWED UPWARD IN THE CENTER INDICATING IT HAD BROKEN DUE TO STRESS. THE WINDSHIELD AND THE WIND DEFLECTOR DID N...

Sep 30, 2008 Visibility 57,769 mi

INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 9/30/08 AT ~3:15PM. I HEARD A LOUD BANG (SOUNDED LIKE A SHOTGUN BLAST) WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ~60MPH. MY IMMEDIATE REACTION WAS TO DUCK...I LITERALLY THOUGHT SOMEONE WAS SHOOTING AT ME. AFTER A QUICK SECOND TO COLLECT MY WITS, I LOOKED AROUND AND SAW NO DAMAGE. ON...

Sep 30, 2008 Structure 57,769 mi

INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 9/30/08 AT ~3:15PM. I HEARD A LOUD BANG (SOUNDED LIKE A SHOTGUN BLAST) WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ~60MPH. MY IMMEDIATE REACTION WAS TO DUCK...I LITERALLY THOUGHT SOMEONE WAS SHOOTING AT ME. AFTER A QUICK SECOND TO COLLECT MY WITS, I LOOKED AROUND AND SAW NO DAMAGE. ON...

Sep 30, 2008 Visibility 57,769 mi

INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 9/30/08 AT ~3:15PM. I HEARD A LOUD BANG (SOUNDED LIKE A SHOTGUN BLAST) WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ~60MPH. MY IMMEDIATE REACTION WAS TO DUCK...I LITERALLY THOUGHT SOMEONE WAS SHOOTING AT ME. AFTER A QUICK SECOND TO COLLECT MY WITS, I LOOKED AROUND AND SAW NO DAMAGE. ON...

Sep 30, 2008 Structure 57,769 mi

INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 9/30/08 AT ~3:15PM. I HEARD A LOUD BANG (SOUNDED LIKE A SHOTGUN BLAST) WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ~60MPH. MY IMMEDIATE REACTION WAS TO DUCK...I LITERALLY THOUGHT SOMEONE WAS SHOOTING AT ME. AFTER A QUICK SECOND TO COLLECT MY WITS, I LOOKED AROUND AND SAW NO DAMAGE. ON...

Sep 8, 2008 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE MOONROOF ON MY 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC BURST AND SHATTERED. *TR

Sep 8, 2008 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE MOONROOF ON MY 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC BURST AND SHATTERED. *TR

Aug 25, 2008 Power Train 52,900 mi

THE CAR WOULD STALL WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE MORE QUICKLY THAN NORMAL. THIS OCCURRED THREE TIMES IN APPROXIMATELY 10 DAYS. THIS OCCURRED TWICE ON TOWN ROADS, AND THE THIRD TIME WHILE ENTERING THE INTERSTATE TO DELIVER THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS DONE WHICH PRODUCED CO...

Aug 25, 2008 Power Train 52,900 mi

THE CAR WOULD STALL WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE MORE QUICKLY THAN NORMAL. THIS OCCURRED THREE TIMES IN APPROXIMATELY 10 DAYS. THIS OCCURRED TWICE ON TOWN ROADS, AND THE THIRD TIME WHILE ENTERING THE INTERSTATE TO DELIVER THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS DONE WHICH PRODUCED CO...

Aug 12, 2008 Equipment

I OWN A 2005 SCION TC (MANUFACTURED BY TOYOTA). RECENTLY THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE. THE WINDOW WOULD GO HALF WAY UP AND THEN STOP. IT WOULD GO DOWN FINE FROM THE HALF WAY UP POSITION. THE MOTOR WAS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. I TOOK MY CAR TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND THEY SAID THA...

Aug 12, 2008 Equipment

I OWN A 2005 SCION TC (MANUFACTURED BY TOYOTA). RECENTLY THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE. THE WINDOW WOULD GO HALF WAY UP AND THEN STOP. IT WOULD GO DOWN FINE FROM THE HALF WAY UP POSITION. THE MOTOR WAS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. I TOOK MY CAR TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND THEY SAID THA...

Jul 24, 2008 Structure

2005 TOYOTA SCION TC WITH REAR HATCH FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT REAR HATCH CAN COME CRASHING DOWN ON SOMEONE OR ON THEIR HANDS IF THEY ARE THERE. TOYOTA TALKED TO THE CONSUMER AND STATED THAT THEY DID NOT BELIEVE THERE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN ON...

Jul 24, 2008 Structure

2005 TOYOTA SCION TC WITH REAR HATCH FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT REAR HATCH CAN COME CRASHING DOWN ON SOMEONE OR ON THEIR HANDS IF THEY ARE THERE. TOYOTA TALKED TO THE CONSUMER AND STATED THAT THEY DID NOT BELIEVE THERE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN ON...

Jul 24, 2008 Structure

2005 TOYOTA SCION TC WITH REAR HATCH FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT REAR HATCH CAN COME CRASHING DOWN ON SOMEONE OR ON THEIR HANDS IF THEY ARE THERE. TOYOTA TALKED TO THE CONSUMER AND STATED THAT THEY DID NOT BELIEVE THERE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN ON...

Jul 24, 2008 Structure

2005 TOYOTA SCION TC WITH REAR HATCH FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT REAR HATCH CAN COME CRASHING DOWN ON SOMEONE OR ON THEIR HANDS IF THEY ARE THERE. TOYOTA TALKED TO THE CONSUMER AND STATED THAT THEY DID NOT BELIEVE THERE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN ON...

May 19, 2008 Seat Belts Crash 35,000 mi

I WAS REARENDED IN MY 2005 SCION TC, BY A 2003 FORD EXPLORER AND PUSHED(SANDWICHED) INTO AN F350 TRUCK IN FRONT. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK. *TR

May 19, 2008 Air Bags Crash 35,000 mi

I WAS REARENDED IN MY 2005 SCION TC, BY A 2003 FORD EXPLORER AND PUSHED(SANDWICHED) INTO AN F350 TRUCK IN FRONT. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK. *TR

May 19, 2008 Seat Belts Crash 35,000 mi

I WAS REARENDED IN MY 2005 SCION TC, BY A 2003 FORD EXPLORER AND PUSHED(SANDWICHED) INTO AN F350 TRUCK IN FRONT. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK. *TR

May 19, 2008 Air Bags Crash 35,000 mi

I WAS REARENDED IN MY 2005 SCION TC, BY A 2003 FORD EXPLORER AND PUSHED(SANDWICHED) INTO AN F350 TRUCK IN FRONT. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK. *TR

Mar 6, 2008 Air Bags Crash 59,000 mi

MY SON WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING HIS 2005 SCION TC HATCHBACK. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE LEFT THE ROAD AND HE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THIS. WHEN HE CORRECTED, THE BACK END OF THE CAR WENT OUT FROM UNDER HIS CONTROL. HE CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND ENTERED THE DITCH ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD. HE...

Mar 6, 2008 Air Bags Crash 59,000 mi

MY SON WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING HIS 2005 SCION TC HATCHBACK. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE LEFT THE ROAD AND HE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THIS. WHEN HE CORRECTED, THE BACK END OF THE CAR WENT OUT FROM UNDER HIS CONTROL. HE CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND ENTERED THE DITCH ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD. HE...

Feb 22, 2008 Visibility 41,465 mi

SUN-ROOF SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ON TOLLWAY! THIS WAS POSSIBLY DUE TO DEBRIS THAT MAY HAVE HIT IT FROM THE ROAD. WENT FOR RECALL ON WIND-BREAKER, BUT THIS ISSUE HASN'T BEEN RESOLVED WITH THE SUNROOF! THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND ANOTHER SOURCE FOR A LIABILITY FOR TOYOTA. *TR

Feb 22, 2008 Visibility 41,465 mi

SUN-ROOF SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ON TOLLWAY! THIS WAS POSSIBLY DUE TO DEBRIS THAT MAY HAVE HIT IT FROM THE ROAD. WENT FOR RECALL ON WIND-BREAKER, BUT THIS ISSUE HASN'T BEEN RESOLVED WITH THE SUNROOF! THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND ANOTHER SOURCE FOR A LIABILITY FOR TOYOTA. *TR

Nov 24, 2007 Visibility 59,625 mi

MOONROOF DEFLECTOR SHATTERED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Nov 24, 2007 Visibility 59,625 mi

MOONROOF DEFLECTOR SHATTERED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Equipment 25,000 mi

CD PLAYER MALFUNCTIONS AND WON'T PLAY CDS. IT READS ERROR 4 AND COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN ALL CD FUNCTIONS INCLUDING EJECT. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Equipment 25,000 mi

CD PLAYER MALFUNCTIONS AND WON'T PLAY CDS. IT READS ERROR 4 AND COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN ALL CD FUNCTIONS INCLUDING EJECT. *TR

Sep 28, 2007 Suspension 34,800 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC ON MAY OF 2005, WHICH CURRENTLY HAS APROX 35,400 MILES. THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING RELATES TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION. WHEN EVER I PASS OVER ROUGH SURFACES THERE IS A DISTINCT METALLIC RATTLING SOUND ORIGINATING FROM THE SUSPENSION AREA . I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN TO THE H...

Sep 28, 2007 Suspension 34,800 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC ON MAY OF 2005, WHICH CURRENTLY HAS APROX 35,400 MILES. THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING RELATES TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION. WHEN EVER I PASS OVER ROUGH SURFACES THERE IS A DISTINCT METALLIC RATTLING SOUND ORIGINATING FROM THE SUSPENSION AREA . I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN TO THE H...

Aug 22, 2007 Parking Brake Crash 37,000 mi

CAR: 2005 SCION TC PURCHASED: MCGEE TOYOTA OF HANOVER, MA IN MAY 2007. -EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILING 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. -THE DEALERSHIP MISDIAGNOSING THE WHEEL BEARING (2-3 TIMES, FINALLY FIXING IT). -WE'VE BEEN TO MCGEE TOYOTA PROBABLY 5+ TIMES NOW, AND WOBURN TOYOTA ...

Aug 22, 2007 Tires Crash 37,000 mi

CAR: 2005 SCION TC PURCHASED: MCGEE TOYOTA OF HANOVER, MA IN MAY 2007. -EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILING 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. -THE DEALERSHIP MISDIAGNOSING THE WHEEL BEARING (2-3 TIMES, FINALLY FIXING IT). -WE'VE BEEN TO MCGEE TOYOTA PROBABLY 5+ TIMES NOW, AND WOBURN TOYOTA ...

Aug 22, 2007 Visibility Crash 37,000 mi

CAR: 2005 SCION TC PURCHASED: MCGEE TOYOTA OF HANOVER, MA IN MAY 2007. -EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILING 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. -THE DEALERSHIP MISDIAGNOSING THE WHEEL BEARING (2-3 TIMES, FINALLY FIXING IT). -WE'VE BEEN TO MCGEE TOYOTA PROBABLY 5+ TIMES NOW, AND WOBURN TOYOTA ...

Aug 22, 2007 Parking Brake Crash 37,000 mi

CAR: 2005 SCION TC PURCHASED: MCGEE TOYOTA OF HANOVER, MA IN MAY 2007. -EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILING 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. -THE DEALERSHIP MISDIAGNOSING THE WHEEL BEARING (2-3 TIMES, FINALLY FIXING IT). -WE'VE BEEN TO MCGEE TOYOTA PROBABLY 5+ TIMES NOW, AND WOBURN TOYOTA ...

Aug 22, 2007 Parking Brake Crash 37,000 mi

CAR: 2005 SCION TC PURCHASED: MCGEE TOYOTA OF HANOVER, MA IN MAY 2007. -EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILING 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. -THE DEALERSHIP MISDIAGNOSING THE WHEEL BEARING (2-3 TIMES, FINALLY FIXING IT). -WE'VE BEEN TO MCGEE TOYOTA PROBABLY 5+ TIMES NOW, AND WOBURN TOYOTA ...

Aug 22, 2007 Tires Crash 37,000 mi

CAR: 2005 SCION TC PURCHASED: MCGEE TOYOTA OF HANOVER, MA IN MAY 2007. -EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILING 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. -THE DEALERSHIP MISDIAGNOSING THE WHEEL BEARING (2-3 TIMES, FINALLY FIXING IT). -WE'VE BEEN TO MCGEE TOYOTA PROBABLY 5+ TIMES NOW, AND WOBURN TOYOTA ...

Aug 22, 2007 Visibility Crash 37,000 mi

CAR: 2005 SCION TC PURCHASED: MCGEE TOYOTA OF HANOVER, MA IN MAY 2007. -EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILING 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. -THE DEALERSHIP MISDIAGNOSING THE WHEEL BEARING (2-3 TIMES, FINALLY FIXING IT). -WE'VE BEEN TO MCGEE TOYOTA PROBABLY 5+ TIMES NOW, AND WOBURN TOYOTA ...

Aug 22, 2007 Parking Brake Crash 37,000 mi

CAR: 2005 SCION TC PURCHASED: MCGEE TOYOTA OF HANOVER, MA IN MAY 2007. -EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILING 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. -THE DEALERSHIP MISDIAGNOSING THE WHEEL BEARING (2-3 TIMES, FINALLY FIXING IT). -WE'VE BEEN TO MCGEE TOYOTA PROBABLY 5+ TIMES NOW, AND WOBURN TOYOTA ...

Jun 18, 2007 Visibility

I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WITH ALL THE WINDOWS CLOSED, INCLUDING THE SUNROOF. BOTH THE SUNROOF HAD THE SHADES PULLED AS WELL. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 85 DEGREES, AND THE A/C WAS RUNNING IN THE CAR. SUDDENLY, I HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD POP WHICH SOUND...

Jun 18, 2007 Visibility

I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WITH ALL THE WINDOWS CLOSED, INCLUDING THE SUNROOF. BOTH THE SUNROOF HAD THE SHADES PULLED AS WELL. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 85 DEGREES, AND THE A/C WAS RUNNING IN THE CAR. SUDDENLY, I HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD POP WHICH SOUND...

May 26, 2007 Visibility

LOOPING TO THE RAMP AROUND 40 MPH ENTERING FREEWAY, SUNROOF SHATTERED DUE TO THE SIDE METAL FRAME THAT WAS ATTACHED/GLUED TO THE GLASS GAVE IN AND THE SUNROOF WAS NOT EVEN OPENED. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP, TOOK PICTURES OF THE SHATTERED SUNROOF AND SENT TO MANUFACTURER. NEXT DAY, TOYOTA SAID IT WAS A...

May 26, 2007 Visibility

LOOPING TO THE RAMP AROUND 40 MPH ENTERING FREEWAY, SUNROOF SHATTERED DUE TO THE SIDE METAL FRAME THAT WAS ATTACHED/GLUED TO THE GLASS GAVE IN AND THE SUNROOF WAS NOT EVEN OPENED. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP, TOOK PICTURES OF THE SHATTERED SUNROOF AND SENT TO MANUFACTURER. NEXT DAY, TOYOTA SAID IT WAS A...

Mar 29, 2007 Visibility 44,000 mi

DRIVING ON A SUNNY DAY WITHOUT A CAR AROUND, SUNROOF SHATTERED AND COVERED THE INTERIOR WITH GLASS. THE SUNROOF WINDSHIELD WAS PREVIOUSLY FIXED AS PART OF THE RECALL. BOTH THE SUNROOF AND RAILS WERE DESTROYED. TOYOTA DID NOT PAY FOR REPAIR. *JB

Mar 29, 2007 Visibility 44,000 mi

DRIVING ON A SUNNY DAY WITHOUT A CAR AROUND, SUNROOF SHATTERED AND COVERED THE INTERIOR WITH GLASS. THE SUNROOF WINDSHIELD WAS PREVIOUSLY FIXED AS PART OF THE RECALL. BOTH THE SUNROOF AND RAILS WERE DESTROYED. TOYOTA DID NOT PAY FOR REPAIR. *JB

Dec 27, 2006 Visibility

MOONROOF HAS SHATTERED FOR SECOND TIME. DEALER/TOYOTA WOULD NOT REPLACE PER WARRANTY. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR RECALL APPROX. JUNE 2006. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS PRIOR AND GLASS WAS FINE BEFORE RECALL. MOONROOF HAS SHATTERED TWICE SINCE RECALL WITH NO NOTICEABLE IMPACT. RECALL FIX/MATERIAL IS UNSAFE...

Dec 27, 2006 Visibility

MOONROOF HAS SHATTERED FOR SECOND TIME. DEALER/TOYOTA WOULD NOT REPLACE PER WARRANTY. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR RECALL APPROX. JUNE 2006. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS PRIOR AND GLASS WAS FINE BEFORE RECALL. MOONROOF HAS SHATTERED TWICE SINCE RECALL WITH NO NOTICEABLE IMPACT. RECALL FIX/MATERIAL IS UNSAFE...

Dec 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION TOYOTA SCION TC HAS A VIOLENT COLD START JERKING AND BUCKING AT A SLOW SPEED WHEN IT IS STARTED UNTIL THE ENGINE IS WARM. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO REPLACE SENSORS AND IT CONTINUES TO DO THE SAME THING. TOYOTA CLAIMS IT IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED AS THERE ARE NO COMPUTER "FAU...

Dec 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION TOYOTA SCION TC HAS A VIOLENT COLD START JERKING AND BUCKING AT A SLOW SPEED WHEN IT IS STARTED UNTIL THE ENGINE IS WARM. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO REPLACE SENSORS AND IT CONTINUES TO DO THE SAME THING. TOYOTA CLAIMS IT IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED AS THERE ARE NO COMPUTER "FAU...

Dec 9, 2006 Visibility

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY 5:30 PM ON DEC 7. THE REAR MOON ROOF OF MY 2005 SCION TC SHATTERED WITH A LOUD "BANG"WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE GLASS SHATTERED UNIFORMLY THROUGH OUT THE ENTIRE WINDOW. I STOPPED AND INSPECTED THE GLASS AND DID NOT FIND ANY NOTICEABLE IMPACT CHIPS OR POINTS. THE GLASS ...

Dec 9, 2006 Visibility

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY 5:30 PM ON DEC 7. THE REAR MOON ROOF OF MY 2005 SCION TC SHATTERED WITH A LOUD "BANG"WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE GLASS SHATTERED UNIFORMLY THROUGH OUT THE ENTIRE WINDOW. I STOPPED AND INSPECTED THE GLASS AND DID NOT FIND ANY NOTICEABLE IMPACT CHIPS OR POINTS. THE GLASS ...

Nov 30, 2006 Structure 12,000 mi

PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN MARCH 2005. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP THREE (3) TIMES FOR THE MOON ROOF. THE MOON ROOF RATTLES HORRIBLY AND THE DEALERSHIP AS TAKEN THE GLASS OUT AND REPLACED IT SAYING "THAT TOYOTA HAS DONE ALL THAT THEY KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THAT PARTICULAR SITUATION". I FIND THIS UNACCEP...

Nov 30, 2006 Visibility 12,000 mi

PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN MARCH 2005. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP THREE (3) TIMES FOR THE MOON ROOF. THE MOON ROOF RATTLES HORRIBLY AND THE DEALERSHIP AS TAKEN THE GLASS OUT AND REPLACED IT SAYING "THAT TOYOTA HAS DONE ALL THAT THEY KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THAT PARTICULAR SITUATION". I FIND THIS UNACCEP...

Nov 30, 2006 Unknown Or Other 12,000 mi

PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN MARCH 2005. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP THREE (3) TIMES FOR THE MOON ROOF. THE MOON ROOF RATTLES HORRIBLY AND THE DEALERSHIP AS TAKEN THE GLASS OUT AND REPLACED IT SAYING "THAT TOYOTA HAS DONE ALL THAT THEY KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THAT PARTICULAR SITUATION". I FIND THIS UNACCEP...

Nov 30, 2006 Structure 12,000 mi

PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN MARCH 2005. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP THREE (3) TIMES FOR THE MOON ROOF. THE MOON ROOF RATTLES HORRIBLY AND THE DEALERSHIP AS TAKEN THE GLASS OUT AND REPLACED IT SAYING "THAT TOYOTA HAS DONE ALL THAT THEY KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THAT PARTICULAR SITUATION". I FIND THIS UNACCEP...

Nov 30, 2006 Visibility 12,000 mi

PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN MARCH 2005. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP THREE (3) TIMES FOR THE MOON ROOF. THE MOON ROOF RATTLES HORRIBLY AND THE DEALERSHIP AS TAKEN THE GLASS OUT AND REPLACED IT SAYING "THAT TOYOTA HAS DONE ALL THAT THEY KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THAT PARTICULAR SITUATION". I FIND THIS UNACCEP...

Nov 30, 2006 Unknown Or Other 12,000 mi

PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN MARCH 2005. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP THREE (3) TIMES FOR THE MOON ROOF. THE MOON ROOF RATTLES HORRIBLY AND THE DEALERSHIP AS TAKEN THE GLASS OUT AND REPLACED IT SAYING "THAT TOYOTA HAS DONE ALL THAT THEY KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THAT PARTICULAR SITUATION". I FIND THIS UNACCEP...

Sep 27, 2006 Visibility

THE WIND DEFLECTOR FOR MY SUNROOF ON MY 2006 SCION TC WAS SHATTERED ON SEPT 22, 2006 1) I WAS DRIVING WITH MY SUNROOF OPEN ON THE STREET (NO FREEWAY). I CLOSED THE ROOF AND WENT INTO WORK. AT LUNCH TIME I MADE SEVERAL STOPS (NEVER OPENING THE SUNROOF) AND AFTER COMING BACK FROM THE LAST STORE, I FO...

Sep 27, 2006 Visibility

THE WIND DEFLECTOR FOR MY SUNROOF ON MY 2006 SCION TC WAS SHATTERED ON SEPT 22, 2006 1) I WAS DRIVING WITH MY SUNROOF OPEN ON THE STREET (NO FREEWAY). I CLOSED THE ROOF AND WENT INTO WORK. AT LUNCH TIME I MADE SEVERAL STOPS (NEVER OPENING THE SUNROOF) AND AFTER COMING BACK FROM THE LAST STORE, I FO...

Sep 25, 2006 Visibility 36,900 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY SCION TC IN A NORMAL FASHION ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN MY GLASS SUNROOF SHATTERED UNEXPECTEDLY. MY INSURANCE IS COVERING THE COST, THE DEALER IS WAITING FOR THE CHECK TO ORDER THE PARTS. PREVIOUSLY MY GLASS WIND DEFLECTOR HAS SHATTERED ALSO. *NM

Sep 25, 2006 Visibility 36,900 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY SCION TC IN A NORMAL FASHION ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN MY GLASS SUNROOF SHATTERED UNEXPECTEDLY. MY INSURANCE IS COVERING THE COST, THE DEALER IS WAITING FOR THE CHECK TO ORDER THE PARTS. PREVIOUSLY MY GLASS WIND DEFLECTOR HAS SHATTERED ALSO. *NM

Sep 22, 2006 Visibility 33,600 mi

AROUND 10 MONTHS AGO I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 27 WITH MY SUNROOF COMPLETELY CLOSED. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND ME. SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD NOISE, I SWERVED A QUITE BIT AND THEN I NOTICED GLASS WAS FALLING ON MY HEAD. I LOOKED UP TO SEE MY SUNROOF WAS GONE. I IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE DEA...

Sep 22, 2006 Structure 33,600 mi

AROUND 10 MONTHS AGO I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 27 WITH MY SUNROOF COMPLETELY CLOSED. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND ME. SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD NOISE, I SWERVED A QUITE BIT AND THEN I NOTICED GLASS WAS FALLING ON MY HEAD. I LOOKED UP TO SEE MY SUNROOF WAS GONE. I IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE DEA...

Sep 22, 2006 Visibility 33,600 mi

AROUND 10 MONTHS AGO I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 27 WITH MY SUNROOF COMPLETELY CLOSED. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND ME. SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD NOISE, I SWERVED A QUITE BIT AND THEN I NOTICED GLASS WAS FALLING ON MY HEAD. I LOOKED UP TO SEE MY SUNROOF WAS GONE. I IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE DEA...

Sep 22, 2006 Structure 33,600 mi

AROUND 10 MONTHS AGO I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 27 WITH MY SUNROOF COMPLETELY CLOSED. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND ME. SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD NOISE, I SWERVED A QUITE BIT AND THEN I NOTICED GLASS WAS FALLING ON MY HEAD. I LOOKED UP TO SEE MY SUNROOF WAS GONE. I IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE DEA...

Sep 12, 2006 Air Bags 15,880 mi

THE PASSENGER SEAT AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AFTER A PASSENGER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND CLOSED THE DOOR. I WAS STILL IN THE DRIVERS SEAT AT THE TIME. MY RIGHT ARM AND RIGHT CHEEK WERE SCRATCHED. *JB

Sep 12, 2006 Air Bags 15,880 mi

THE PASSENGER SEAT AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AFTER A PASSENGER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND CLOSED THE DOOR. I WAS STILL IN THE DRIVERS SEAT AT THE TIME. MY RIGHT ARM AND RIGHT CHEEK WERE SCRATCHED. *JB

Sep 7, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S FRONT BRAKES MADE A LOUD SCREECHING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND CAUSED INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 6 OCCASIONS AND THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS WERE REPLACED TWICE. THIS DID NOT REME...

Sep 7, 2006 Tires

I HAVE 215/45/17 TIRES FROM BRIDGESTONE. I HAD A NAIL IN A TIRE AND TOOK IT IN TO GET IT FIXED. WHEN I WAS LEAVING THE SHOP I WAS ADVISED THAT THE BEADS ON THE INSIDE OF MY TIRES ARE COMING APART. *NM

Sep 7, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S FRONT BRAKES MADE A LOUD SCREECHING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND CAUSED INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 6 OCCASIONS AND THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS WERE REPLACED TWICE. THIS DID NOT REME...

Sep 7, 2006 Tires

I HAVE 215/45/17 TIRES FROM BRIDGESTONE. I HAD A NAIL IN A TIRE AND TOOK IT IN TO GET IT FIXED. WHEN I WAS LEAVING THE SHOP I WAS ADVISED THAT THE BEADS ON THE INSIDE OF MY TIRES ARE COMING APART. *NM

Aug 29, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 22,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE SKIDDED AND HIT A BUMP WHICH CAUSED INJURIES TO THE CONTACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT AN AUTO BODY SHOP. NO LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED O...

Aug 29, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 22,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE SKIDDED AND HIT A BUMP WHICH CAUSED INJURIES TO THE CONTACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT AN AUTO BODY SHOP. NO LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED O...

Jul 27, 2006 Structure 18,000 mi

PAINT IS CHIPPING, WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP THIS IS NORMAL WARE. I LOOK AT OTHER VEHICLES THAT DRIVE THE SAME ROUTES THAT I DO AND DO NOT SEE CHIPS ON THEIR CARS. I WOULD LIKE FOR THIS TO BE INVESTIGATED. THERE SEEM TO BE MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS MATTER. *NM

Jul 27, 2006 Structure 18,000 mi

PAINT IS CHIPPING, WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP THIS IS NORMAL WARE. I LOOK AT OTHER VEHICLES THAT DRIVE THE SAME ROUTES THAT I DO AND DO NOT SEE CHIPS ON THEIR CARS. I WOULD LIKE FOR THIS TO BE INVESTIGATED. THERE SEEM TO BE MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS MATTER. *NM

Jul 17, 2006 Air Bags Crash 28,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION THAT OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC. ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN INTO THE BACK OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE SEAT BELT WAS WORN AND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRA...

Jul 17, 2006 Air Bags Crash 28,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION THAT OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC. ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN INTO THE BACK OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE SEAT BELT WAS WORN AND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRA...

Jul 13, 2006 Visibility 29,000 mi

JUNE 14, 2006. WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 65 MPH WITH NO OTHER CARS IN FRONT OF ME OR TO THE SIDE OF ME. SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, THE POWER MOONROOF OF THE CAR SHATTERED, WITH A LARGE PORTION OF THE GLASS ENTERING THE PASSENGER CABIN AND STRIKING ME (THE DRIVER). BESIDES MINOR SCRATC...

Jul 13, 2006 Visibility 29,000 mi

JUNE 14, 2006. WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 65 MPH WITH NO OTHER CARS IN FRONT OF ME OR TO THE SIDE OF ME. SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, THE POWER MOONROOF OF THE CAR SHATTERED, WITH A LARGE PORTION OF THE GLASS ENTERING THE PASSENGER CABIN AND STRIKING ME (THE DRIVER). BESIDES MINOR SCRATC...

Jun 14, 2006 Wheels Crash 52,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AS THE VEHICLE WAS GETTING ONTO AN EXIT, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN; THE CAR FISHTAILED AND HIT A GUARDRAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AS A RESULT OF THE EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS NOTED WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE ACC...

Jun 14, 2006 Wheels Crash 52,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AS THE VEHICLE WAS GETTING ONTO AN EXIT, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN; THE CAR FISHTAILED AND HIT A GUARDRAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AS A RESULT OF THE EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS NOTED WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE ACC...

Apr 19, 2006 Steering 24,962 mi

I TOOK MY 2005 SCION TC TO DEALER TO HAVE A ROUTINE WARRANTY OIL CHANGE. TECH TOLD ME THAT POWER STEERING FLUID WAS COMPLETELY BLACK. WHEN PRESSED FOR AN EXPLANATION, I WAS TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL WEAR (EVEN AT ONLY 25,000 MI). I HAD THE FLUID REPLACED FOR A HEFTY FEE, BUT CALLED TO SPEAK W/ A SERVI...

Apr 19, 2006 Steering 24,962 mi

I TOOK MY 2005 SCION TC TO DEALER TO HAVE A ROUTINE WARRANTY OIL CHANGE. TECH TOLD ME THAT POWER STEERING FLUID WAS COMPLETELY BLACK. WHEN PRESSED FOR AN EXPLANATION, I WAS TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL WEAR (EVEN AT ONLY 25,000 MI). I HAD THE FLUID REPLACED FOR A HEFTY FEE, BUT CALLED TO SPEAK W/ A SERVI...

Apr 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,000 mi

I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE WAS WEARING FASTER THEN THE LEFT BECAUSE OF AN INCREASE IN BRAKE DUST ON THAT RIM. I TOOK THE CAR TO A DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR AND IT WAS JUST WEAR AND TEAR. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR ANOTHER 1000 MILES OR SO AND...

Apr 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,000 mi

I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE WAS WEARING FASTER THEN THE LEFT BECAUSE OF AN INCREASE IN BRAKE DUST ON THAT RIM. I TOOK THE CAR TO A DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR AND IT WAS JUST WEAR AND TEAR. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR ANOTHER 1000 MILES OR SO AND...

Mar 28, 2006 Tires 21,000 mi

TIRE SIDEWALL SEPARATION ON REAR TIRE, PASSENGER SIDE, WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. REPORTED TO DEALER AND TIRE MANUFACTURER. *JB

Mar 28, 2006 Tires 21,000 mi

TIRE SIDEWALL SEPARATION ON REAR TIRE, PASSENGER SIDE, WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. REPORTED TO DEALER AND TIRE MANUFACTURER. *JB

Mar 16, 2006 Visibility 33,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-70 MPH THE SUNROOF SHATTERED. THE SUNROOF WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT IS UNAWARE OF AN OBJECT HITTING THE SUNROOF. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. EMAIL REPLY O...

Mar 16, 2006 Visibility 33,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-70 MPH THE SUNROOF SHATTERED. THE SUNROOF WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT IS UNAWARE OF AN OBJECT HITTING THE SUNROOF. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. EMAIL REPLY O...

Mar 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 15,200 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20MPH ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006 THE BRAKES PULSATED AND THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE PRESENT. THE BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE OFF THE ROAD. THERE WAS 15,040 MILES ON THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE T...

Mar 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 15,200 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20MPH ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006 THE BRAKES PULSATED AND THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE PRESENT. THE BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE OFF THE ROAD. THERE WAS 15,040 MILES ON THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE T...

Feb 3, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 9,200 mi

DT*: 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. THE DEALER...

Feb 3, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 9,200 mi

DT*: 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. THE DEALER...

Dec 27, 2005 Visibility 12,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 SCION TC ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, I HEARD A LOUD POP. AFTER THE POP I HEARD GLASS SHATTERING AND FLYING OFF THE TOP OF THE CAR. THE ONLY THING PROTECTING ME FROM SHATTERING GLASS WAS THE SUN SHADE. YET, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY GLASS STARTED COMING THROUGH THE VENT HOLES ON THE ...

Dec 27, 2005 Visibility 12,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 SCION TC ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, I HEARD A LOUD POP. AFTER THE POP I HEARD GLASS SHATTERING AND FLYING OFF THE TOP OF THE CAR. THE ONLY THING PROTECTING ME FROM SHATTERING GLASS WAS THE SUN SHADE. YET, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY GLASS STARTED COMING THROUGH THE VENT HOLES ON THE ...

Dec 22, 2005 Structure

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HESITATES TO SHIFT GEARS EVERYDAY. DEALER STATES THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. THIS STARTED ABOUT A MONTH AGO (11/05). PAINT CHIPS ON FRONT OF VEHICLE AS WELL AS SCRATCHES IN THE PAINT. ONLY DRIVE ON PAVED ROADS AND HIGHWAYS. NOTICED THIS WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF HAVING VEHIC...

Dec 22, 2005 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HESITATES TO SHIFT GEARS EVERYDAY. DEALER STATES THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. THIS STARTED ABOUT A MONTH AGO (11/05). PAINT CHIPS ON FRONT OF VEHICLE AS WELL AS SCRATCHES IN THE PAINT. ONLY DRIVE ON PAVED ROADS AND HIGHWAYS. NOTICED THIS WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF HAVING VEHIC...

Dec 22, 2005 Structure

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HESITATES TO SHIFT GEARS EVERYDAY. DEALER STATES THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. THIS STARTED ABOUT A MONTH AGO (11/05). PAINT CHIPS ON FRONT OF VEHICLE AS WELL AS SCRATCHES IN THE PAINT. ONLY DRIVE ON PAVED ROADS AND HIGHWAYS. NOTICED THIS WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF HAVING VEHIC...

Dec 22, 2005 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HESITATES TO SHIFT GEARS EVERYDAY. DEALER STATES THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. THIS STARTED ABOUT A MONTH AGO (11/05). PAINT CHIPS ON FRONT OF VEHICLE AS WELL AS SCRATCHES IN THE PAINT. ONLY DRIVE ON PAVED ROADS AND HIGHWAYS. NOTICED THIS WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF HAVING VEHIC...

Dec 5, 2005 Visibility 400 mi

PITS OR CRACKS IN WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE IS A SCION XB, BUT THERE ISN'T AN OPTION FOR THAT CAR. *NM

Dec 5, 2005 Visibility 400 mi

PITS OR CRACKS IN WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE IS A SCION XB, BUT THERE ISN'T AN OPTION FOR THAT CAR. *NM

Dec 2, 2005 Visibility 10,000 mi

I WAS CRUISING IN MY 2005 SCION TC AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON A SMOOTH ROAD WITH THE MOON ROOF CLOSED. AIR TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE HIGH 90S AND, AS I HAD BEEN DRIVING ABOUT AN HOUR, THE INTERIOR HAD BEEN COOLED BY THE A/C. THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC WITHIN SIGHT EITHER AHEAD OR BEHIND ME AND NO TREES, OV...

Dec 2, 2005 Visibility 10,000 mi

I WAS CRUISING IN MY 2005 SCION TC AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON A SMOOTH ROAD WITH THE MOON ROOF CLOSED. AIR TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE HIGH 90S AND, AS I HAD BEEN DRIVING ABOUT AN HOUR, THE INTERIOR HAD BEEN COOLED BY THE A/C. THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC WITHIN SIGHT EITHER AHEAD OR BEHIND ME AND NO TREES, OV...

Oct 13, 2005 Visibility 6,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 SCION TC ON THE FREEWAY WITH THE SUNROOF CLOSED. I HEARD A LOUD BREAKING SOUND AND SAW GLASS FLY ONTO THE FREEWAY FROM MY CAR. I PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE GLASS FROM THE DEFLECTOR OF THE SUNROOF HAD SHATTERED. THE FREEWAY WAS EMPTY AND NOTHING, NOT EVEN A R...

Oct 13, 2005 Visibility 6,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 SCION TC ON THE FREEWAY WITH THE SUNROOF CLOSED. I HEARD A LOUD BREAKING SOUND AND SAW GLASS FLY ONTO THE FREEWAY FROM MY CAR. I PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE GLASS FROM THE DEFLECTOR OF THE SUNROOF HAD SHATTERED. THE FREEWAY WAS EMPTY AND NOTHING, NOT EVEN A R...

Oct 11, 2005 Visibility

SUNROOF MAKES A CONTINUOUS RATTLING NOISE SUGGESTING THAT IT IS NOT SITTING IN IT'S ALLOCATED SPACE PROPERLY. THIS NOISE CAN BE HEARD WHILE THE SUNROOF IS OPEN AND ESPECIALLY WHILE IT IS CLOSED. THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY. *NM

Oct 11, 2005 Visibility

SUNROOF MAKES A CONTINUOUS RATTLING NOISE SUGGESTING THAT IT IS NOT SITTING IN IT'S ALLOCATED SPACE PROPERLY. THIS NOISE CAN BE HEARD WHILE THE SUNROOF IS OPEN AND ESPECIALLY WHILE IT IS CLOSED. THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY. *NM

Oct 9, 2005 Visibility

I PULLED INTO MY DRIVE WAY PARKED THE CAR LEFT IT RUNNING SUNROOF WAS OPEN FRONT WINDOWS WERE DOWN. RAN INSIDE TO GRAB SOMETHING HEAR A GLASS EXPLOSION RAN BACK OUT TO FIND MY SUNROOF SPIDER CRACKED OUT AND THE EDGES GONE. LADY THAT WAS WALKING HER DOG SAID THE SUNROOF JUST EXPLODED. THERES NO HOLES...

Oct 9, 2005 Visibility

I PULLED INTO MY DRIVE WAY PARKED THE CAR LEFT IT RUNNING SUNROOF WAS OPEN FRONT WINDOWS WERE DOWN. RAN INSIDE TO GRAB SOMETHING HEAR A GLASS EXPLOSION RAN BACK OUT TO FIND MY SUNROOF SPIDER CRACKED OUT AND THE EDGES GONE. LADY THAT WAS WALKING HER DOG SAID THE SUNROOF JUST EXPLODED. THERES NO HOLES...

Sep 29, 2005 Air Bags Crash 280 mi

CONSUMER WAS HIT FROM THE REAR, THEN COLLIDED WITH A GUARDRAIL ON THE LEFT QUARTER PANEL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TS THE DRIVER HIT HIS HEADS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FRONT PASSENGER HIT HIS HEAD ON THE DASHBOARD AND SUSTAINED A BROKEN SHOULDER. *NM

Sep 29, 2005 Air Bags Crash 280 mi

CONSUMER WAS HIT FROM THE REAR, THEN COLLIDED WITH A GUARDRAIL ON THE LEFT QUARTER PANEL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TS THE DRIVER HIT HIS HEADS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FRONT PASSENGER HIT HIS HEAD ON THE DASHBOARD AND SUSTAINED A BROKEN SHOULDER. *NM

Sep 21, 2005 Visibility 7,500 mi

EVERY TIME I DRIVE MY CAR THE SUNROOF RATTLES AND IT SOUNDS AS IF THERE IS SHATTERED GLASS IN THERE. I LOOKED AND TRIED TO CLEAN IT ALL OUT BUT I NEVER FOUND ANY BROKEN GLASS. BUT WHEN EVER I GO OVER THE SMALLEST BUMP IT SOUNDS LIKE THE WHOLE SUNROOF IS GOING TO SHATTER. I HAVE READ OTHER REPORTS OF...

Sep 21, 2005 Visibility 7,500 mi

EVERY TIME I DRIVE MY CAR THE SUNROOF RATTLES AND IT SOUNDS AS IF THERE IS SHATTERED GLASS IN THERE. I LOOKED AND TRIED TO CLEAN IT ALL OUT BUT I NEVER FOUND ANY BROKEN GLASS. BUT WHEN EVER I GO OVER THE SMALLEST BUMP IT SOUNDS LIKE THE WHOLE SUNROOF IS GOING TO SHATTER. I HAVE READ OTHER REPORTS OF...

Sep 20, 2005 Visibility 3,000 mi

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING WARMED UP ON JANUARY 23, 2005 THE WIND DEFLECTOR FOR THE SUN ROOF BROKE. AS HE WAS GETTING SOMETHING FROM THE VEHICLE AND SHUT THE DOOR THE DEFLECTOR BROKE. THE CONTACT STATED UNTIL HE SAW THE INVESTIGATION...

Sep 20, 2005 Visibility 3,000 mi

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING WARMED UP ON JANUARY 23, 2005 THE WIND DEFLECTOR FOR THE SUN ROOF BROKE. AS HE WAS GETTING SOMETHING FROM THE VEHICLE AND SHUT THE DOOR THE DEFLECTOR BROKE. THE CONTACT STATED UNTIL HE SAW THE INVESTIGATION...

Aug 31, 2005 Structure 45 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005 SCION TC SINCE PURCHASE ON 7/16/2004. THE DAY AFTER PURCHASE THE FRONT TIRE WAS SITTING ON THE RIM. TERRIBLE PROBLEMS WITH SCRATCHES IT SEEMS AS THOUGH YOU LOOK AT IT AND IT SCRATCHES AND THE PAINT IS PEELING AND BUBBLING ALL OVER, THE POWER LOCK BUTTON FE...

Aug 31, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 45 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005 SCION TC SINCE PURCHASE ON 7/16/2004. THE DAY AFTER PURCHASE THE FRONT TIRE WAS SITTING ON THE RIM. TERRIBLE PROBLEMS WITH SCRATCHES IT SEEMS AS THOUGH YOU LOOK AT IT AND IT SCRATCHES AND THE PAINT IS PEELING AND BUBBLING ALL OVER, THE POWER LOCK BUTTON FE...

Aug 31, 2005 Visibility 45 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005 SCION TC SINCE PURCHASE ON 7/16/2004. THE DAY AFTER PURCHASE THE FRONT TIRE WAS SITTING ON THE RIM. TERRIBLE PROBLEMS WITH SCRATCHES IT SEEMS AS THOUGH YOU LOOK AT IT AND IT SCRATCHES AND THE PAINT IS PEELING AND BUBBLING ALL OVER, THE POWER LOCK BUTTON FE...

Aug 31, 2005 Structure 45 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005 SCION TC SINCE PURCHASE ON 7/16/2004. THE DAY AFTER PURCHASE THE FRONT TIRE WAS SITTING ON THE RIM. TERRIBLE PROBLEMS WITH SCRATCHES IT SEEMS AS THOUGH YOU LOOK AT IT AND IT SCRATCHES AND THE PAINT IS PEELING AND BUBBLING ALL OVER, THE POWER LOCK BUTTON FE...

Aug 31, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 45 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005 SCION TC SINCE PURCHASE ON 7/16/2004. THE DAY AFTER PURCHASE THE FRONT TIRE WAS SITTING ON THE RIM. TERRIBLE PROBLEMS WITH SCRATCHES IT SEEMS AS THOUGH YOU LOOK AT IT AND IT SCRATCHES AND THE PAINT IS PEELING AND BUBBLING ALL OVER, THE POWER LOCK BUTTON FE...

Aug 31, 2005 Visibility 45 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005 SCION TC SINCE PURCHASE ON 7/16/2004. THE DAY AFTER PURCHASE THE FRONT TIRE WAS SITTING ON THE RIM. TERRIBLE PROBLEMS WITH SCRATCHES IT SEEMS AS THOUGH YOU LOOK AT IT AND IT SCRATCHES AND THE PAINT IS PEELING AND BUBBLING ALL OVER, THE POWER LOCK BUTTON FE...

Aug 23, 2005 Unknown Or Other 4,017 mi

THE SUNROOF DEFLECTOR BROKE WHILE DRIVING WITH THE SUNROOF OPEN WITH NO APPARENT REASON, TOYOTA INSPECTED AND REPLACED THE BROKEN DEFLECTOR AND EXACTLY SIX DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE DEFLECTOR SHATTERED AGAIN ON I-20 TRAVELING AT AROUND 65MPH, JUST ABOVE THE SPEED TRAVELED WHEN THE FIR...

Aug 23, 2005 Unknown Or Other 4,017 mi

THE SUNROOF DEFLECTOR BROKE WHILE DRIVING WITH THE SUNROOF OPEN WITH NO APPARENT REASON, TOYOTA INSPECTED AND REPLACED THE BROKEN DEFLECTOR AND EXACTLY SIX DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE DEFLECTOR SHATTERED AGAIN ON I-20 TRAVELING AT AROUND 65MPH, JUST ABOVE THE SPEED TRAVELED WHEN THE FIR...

Aug 19, 2005 Visibility

WENT OUT TO CAR IN THE MORNING AND THE SUN/MOON ROOF DEFLECTOR WAS SHATTERED.

Aug 19, 2005 Visibility

WENT OUT TO CAR IN THE MORNING AND THE SUN/MOON ROOF DEFLECTOR WAS SHATTERED.

Aug 4, 2005 Seat Belts Crash

MY DAUGHTER MAKING A LEFT TURN WAS STRUCK BY A PICKUP TRUCK. THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS TORN FROM THE CAR, THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT SHREDDED CAUSING HER TO BE EJECTED FROM THE CAR. THE RESULTING INJURIES CAUSED HER DEATH. 2005 SCION TC. *NM

Aug 4, 2005 Seat Belts Crash

MY DAUGHTER MAKING A LEFT TURN WAS STRUCK BY A PICKUP TRUCK. THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS TORN FROM THE CAR, THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT SHREDDED CAUSING HER TO BE EJECTED FROM THE CAR. THE RESULTING INJURIES CAUSED HER DEATH. 2005 SCION TC. *NM

Jul 24, 2005 Structure

SCION XB TRUCK HATCH WHILE CLOSING SHEERED MY NOSE WHILE CLOSING . PARMAMEDICS REQUIRED TO STABLIZE ME, AND ER TREATMENT WITH PLASTIC SURGEON FOR TREATMENT.

Jul 24, 2005 Structure

SCION XB TRUCK HATCH WHILE CLOSING SHEERED MY NOSE WHILE CLOSING . PARMAMEDICS REQUIRED TO STABLIZE ME, AND ER TREATMENT WITH PLASTIC SURGEON FOR TREATMENT.

Jul 20, 2005 Tires 150 mi

PURCHASED MY 2005 SCION TC ON JUNE 3RD, 2005 AND NOTICED ON JUNE 4TH WHEN DRIVING THE CAR FOR THE FIRST TIME ON CEMENT HIGHWAYS WITH RAINCHANNEL GROOVES CUT INTO THEM THAT THE TIRES WERE A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD! THE TIRES ARE PIRELLI P-ZERO NERO M/S TIRES, AND HAVE A FIVE RIBBED DESIGN TO THEM THAT...

Jul 20, 2005 Tires 150 mi

PURCHASED MY 2005 SCION TC ON JUNE 3RD, 2005 AND NOTICED ON JUNE 4TH WHEN DRIVING THE CAR FOR THE FIRST TIME ON CEMENT HIGHWAYS WITH RAINCHANNEL GROOVES CUT INTO THEM THAT THE TIRES WERE A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD! THE TIRES ARE PIRELLI P-ZERO NERO M/S TIRES, AND HAVE A FIVE RIBBED DESIGN TO THEM THAT...

Jul 19, 2005 Visibility 10,908 mi

I HAVE A 2005 SCION TC, LAST MONDAY I ARRIVED HOME AND AFTER FIVE MINUTES WHILE I WAS BY THE CAR I HEARD A CRACK AND WHEN I LOOK AT THE CAR I SAW THAT THE BACK MOONROOF CRACKED WITHOUT ANY REASON.THE WAY IT CRACKED IT IS VERY WEIRD BECAUSE IT CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND AND AFTER THAT OVER THE NIGHT ...

Jul 19, 2005 Visibility 10,908 mi

I HAVE A 2005 SCION TC, LAST MONDAY I ARRIVED HOME AND AFTER FIVE MINUTES WHILE I WAS BY THE CAR I HEARD A CRACK AND WHEN I LOOK AT THE CAR I SAW THAT THE BACK MOONROOF CRACKED WITHOUT ANY REASON.THE WAY IT CRACKED IT IS VERY WEIRD BECAUSE IT CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND AND AFTER THAT OVER THE NIGHT ...

Jun 27, 2005 Unknown Or Other 2,480 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A SCION TC A MONTH AGO AND WAS SURPRISED BY THE PAINT DINGS CAUSED BY ROCKS. THIS IN ITSELF IS NOT A SURPRISE, BUT THERE IS ONLY ONE LAYER OF PAINT BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE CAR AND THE PRIMER. I HAVE CALLED SCION SUPPORT AND HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THEM TOO. THE DEALERSHIP WAS OF ...

Jun 27, 2005 Unknown Or Other 2,480 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A SCION TC A MONTH AGO AND WAS SURPRISED BY THE PAINT DINGS CAUSED BY ROCKS. THIS IN ITSELF IS NOT A SURPRISE, BUT THERE IS ONLY ONE LAYER OF PAINT BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE CAR AND THE PRIMER. I HAVE CALLED SCION SUPPORT AND HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THEM TOO. THE DEALERSHIP WAS OF ...

Jun 24, 2005 Visibility 161 mi

DT: 2005, TOYOTA, SCION TC, VEHICLE'S SUN ROOF (NOT THE WIND DEFLECTOR) EXPLODED. THERE WAS NO APPARENT CAUSE FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. GLASS SHATTERED ALL OVER CONSUMER AND THE FREEWAY. CONSUMER STATED THAT NOTHING HIT THE SUNROOF FOR IT TO SHATTER, BUT IF EVEN A SMALL ITEM COULD CAUSE THAT EXPLOSIVE ...

Jun 24, 2005 Tires

I HAVE BRIDGESTONE POTENZA P215/45ZR17 TIRES ON MY CAR..THE TIRES DON'T HAVE EVEN 10000 MILES AND I ALREADY HAD TO GET 3 NEW TIRES AND 2 TO BE FIXED... CAUSE OF TWO ARE UNKNOWED ...I THINK IT WAS A POT HOLE IN THE ROAD... REST ARE NAILS IN TIRES... I'M DRIVING ON NORMAL US CITY ROADS. NO DIRT ROADS,...

Jun 24, 2005 Visibility 161 mi

DT: 2005, TOYOTA, SCION TC, VEHICLE'S SUN ROOF (NOT THE WIND DEFLECTOR) EXPLODED. THERE WAS NO APPARENT CAUSE FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. GLASS SHATTERED ALL OVER CONSUMER AND THE FREEWAY. CONSUMER STATED THAT NOTHING HIT THE SUNROOF FOR IT TO SHATTER, BUT IF EVEN A SMALL ITEM COULD CAUSE THAT EXPLOSIVE ...

Jun 24, 2005 Tires

I HAVE BRIDGESTONE POTENZA P215/45ZR17 TIRES ON MY CAR..THE TIRES DON'T HAVE EVEN 10000 MILES AND I ALREADY HAD TO GET 3 NEW TIRES AND 2 TO BE FIXED... CAUSE OF TWO ARE UNKNOWED ...I THINK IT WAS A POT HOLE IN THE ROAD... REST ARE NAILS IN TIRES... I'M DRIVING ON NORMAL US CITY ROADS. NO DIRT ROADS,...

Jun 21, 2005 Equipment 7,900 mi

PAINT PEELING, CHIPPING, UNDERSURFACE "SCRATCHES" APPEARING IN THE PAINT. IT SEEMS TOYOTA HAS A BAD BATCH OF PAINT ON THIER SCION LINE OF VEHICLES, AS I SEE THAT THERE ARE MANY MORE COMPLAINTS OF PROBLEMS WITH DEFECTS IN THE PAINT.

Jun 21, 2005 Equipment 7,900 mi

PAINT PEELING, CHIPPING, UNDERSURFACE "SCRATCHES" APPEARING IN THE PAINT. IT SEEMS TOYOTA HAS A BAD BATCH OF PAINT ON THIER SCION LINE OF VEHICLES, AS I SEE THAT THERE ARE MANY MORE COMPLAINTS OF PROBLEMS WITH DEFECTS IN THE PAINT.

Jun 10, 2005 Parking Brake

2005 TOYOTA SCION DEVELOPING A POTENTIAL SEAT PROBLEM. *MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH TWO DIFFERENT VEHICLES. BOTH WERE PURCHASED AT THE SAME DEALER. IN BOTH CASES THE VEHICLES WOULD ROLL BACKWARDS. THE SECOND VEHICLE WAS THE CONSUMER'S MOTHER'S VEHICLE IN WHICH THE VEHICL...

Jun 10, 2005 Parking Brake

2005 TOYOTA SCION DEVELOPING A POTENTIAL SEAT PROBLEM. *MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH TWO DIFFERENT VEHICLES. BOTH WERE PURCHASED AT THE SAME DEALER. IN BOTH CASES THE VEHICLES WOULD ROLL BACKWARDS. THE SECOND VEHICLE WAS THE CONSUMER'S MOTHER'S VEHICLE IN WHICH THE VEHICL...

Jun 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 400 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.*JB THE CONSUMER STATES THAT PREVIOUS TIMES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY SEEM A LITTLE SLOW AND OCCASIONALLY HEARD AN UNUSUALLY THUMP NOISE. THE CONSUMER NEVER THOUGHT ANYTHING ABOUT ...

Jun 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 400 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.*JB THE CONSUMER STATES THAT PREVIOUS TIMES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY SEEM A LITTLE SLOW AND OCCASIONALLY HEARD AN UNUSUALLY THUMP NOISE. THE CONSUMER NEVER THOUGHT ANYTHING ABOUT ...

Jun 2, 2005 Visibility 25,966 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 SCION TC I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE BACK MOON ROOF HAD CRACKED. IT WAS THE SAME TYPE OF NOISE I HEARD WHEN MY FRONT DEFLECTOR SHATTERED. THE MOON ROOF DID NOT CAVE IN WHEN IT FIRST HAPPENED IT WAS JUST SPIDER WEB CRACKED THROUGHOUT. BUT ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP PART OF T...

Jun 2, 2005 Visibility 25,966 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 SCION TC I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE BACK MOON ROOF HAD CRACKED. IT WAS THE SAME TYPE OF NOISE I HEARD WHEN MY FRONT DEFLECTOR SHATTERED. THE MOON ROOF DID NOT CAVE IN WHEN IT FIRST HAPPENED IT WAS JUST SPIDER WEB CRACKED THROUGHOUT. BUT ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP PART OF T...

May 28, 2005 Visibility

ROCK CHIPS, RUSTING SPOTS, ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 5 MONTHS.

May 28, 2005 Visibility

ROCK CHIPS, RUSTING SPOTS, ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 5 MONTHS.

May 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 397 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY AND A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE HAD COME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC MAINTAINED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK THE VEHICLE WOULD KNOCK AND SHAKE A...

May 13, 2005 Power Train 397 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY AND A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE HAD COME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC MAINTAINED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK THE VEHICLE WOULD KNOCK AND SHAKE A...

May 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 397 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY AND A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE HAD COME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC MAINTAINED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK THE VEHICLE WOULD KNOCK AND SHAKE A...

May 13, 2005 Power Train 397 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY AND A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE HAD COME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC MAINTAINED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK THE VEHICLE WOULD KNOCK AND SHAKE A...

May 5, 2005 Visibility 2,021 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH A SMALL PEBBLE HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED IT TO SHATTER. *NM

May 5, 2005 Visibility 2,021 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH A SMALL PEBBLE HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED IT TO SHATTER. *NM

May 4, 2005 Equipment Crash

IN STOP & GO BUMPER-TO-BUMPER TRAFFIC, MY CLIENT TOOK HER FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE OF 2005 TOYOTA SCION XA, AND CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. AFTER CRASH, CLIENT COULD NOT SHIFT CAR FROM DRIVE INTO PARK POSITION.

May 4, 2005 Power Train Crash

IN STOP & GO BUMPER-TO-BUMPER TRAFFIC, MY CLIENT TOOK HER FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE OF 2005 TOYOTA SCION XA, AND CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. AFTER CRASH, CLIENT COULD NOT SHIFT CAR FROM DRIVE INTO PARK POSITION.

May 4, 2005 Equipment Crash

IN STOP & GO BUMPER-TO-BUMPER TRAFFIC, MY CLIENT TOOK HER FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE OF 2005 TOYOTA SCION XA, AND CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. AFTER CRASH, CLIENT COULD NOT SHIFT CAR FROM DRIVE INTO PARK POSITION.

May 4, 2005 Power Train Crash

IN STOP & GO BUMPER-TO-BUMPER TRAFFIC, MY CLIENT TOOK HER FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE OF 2005 TOYOTA SCION XA, AND CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. AFTER CRASH, CLIENT COULD NOT SHIFT CAR FROM DRIVE INTO PARK POSITION.

Apr 16, 2005 Visibility 9,088 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE SUN ROOF OPEN, THE FRONT DEFLECTOR OF THE ASSEMBLY SHATTERED, SPRAYING PIECES OF BROKEN GLASS INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS I WAS HIT IN THE FACE AND HEAD BY GLASS. I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR AS A PIECE OF GLASS H...

Apr 16, 2005 Visibility 9,088 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE SUN ROOF OPEN, THE FRONT DEFLECTOR OF THE ASSEMBLY SHATTERED, SPRAYING PIECES OF BROKEN GLASS INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS I WAS HIT IN THE FACE AND HEAD BY GLASS. I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR AS A PIECE OF GLASS H...

Apr 5, 2005 Suspension 8 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. DEALER HAD NO SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. *AK

Apr 5, 2005 Suspension 8 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. DEALER HAD NO SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. *AK

Mar 30, 2005 Visibility 3,960 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE SUN ROOF OPEN THE GLASS DEFLECTOR BROKE COVERING THE CONSUMER IN GLASS. THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. *JB THE GLASS DIDN'T APPEAR TO BE SAFETY GLASS BECAUSE IT BROKE INTO LARGE SHARP PIECES. THE CONSUMER'S EYE WAS SCRATCHED BY A PIECE OF GLASS. CONSUMER WANT THE ...

Mar 30, 2005 Visibility 3,960 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE SUN ROOF OPEN THE GLASS DEFLECTOR BROKE COVERING THE CONSUMER IN GLASS. THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. *JB THE GLASS DIDN'T APPEAR TO BE SAFETY GLASS BECAUSE IT BROKE INTO LARGE SHARP PIECES. THE CONSUMER'S EYE WAS SCRATCHED BY A PIECE OF GLASS. CONSUMER WANT THE ...

Mar 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash

2005 TOYOTA SCION WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*MR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED. *JB

Mar 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash

2005 TOYOTA SCION WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*MR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED. *JB

Jan 15, 2005 Unknown Or Other

AFTER JUST FOUR MONTHS THE PAINT IS CHIPPING, FLAKING, SCRATCHING REALLY BAD. *NM

Jan 15, 2005 Unknown Or Other

AFTER JUST FOUR MONTHS THE PAINT IS CHIPPING, FLAKING, SCRATCHING REALLY BAD. *NM

Jan 6, 2005 Structure 1 mi

I PURCHASED MY CAR AT THE END OF NOV IN 04, ABOUT A WEEK AFTER I NOTICED A TON OF SCRATCHES ON MY VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE GM LOOK AT IT, NO HELP. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD LOOK AT IT. STILL HAS NOT BEEN LOOKED AT AND IT IS NOW JAN OF 05. MY CAR HAS OVER 500 ...

Jan 6, 2005 Structure 1 mi

I PURCHASED MY CAR AT THE END OF NOV IN 04, ABOUT A WEEK AFTER I NOTICED A TON OF SCRATCHES ON MY VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE GM LOOK AT IT, NO HELP. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD LOOK AT IT. STILL HAS NOT BEEN LOOKED AT AND IT IS NOW JAN OF 05. MY CAR HAS OVER 500 ...

Dec 20, 2004 Equipment 3,966 mi

I BOUGHT A 2005 SCION XA ON NOVEMBER 15, 2004. ON DECEMBER 20, 2004 THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE TIRE HAD 3,966 MILES ON IT. THE SIDE WALL BLEW . AS WE MY CHILDREN AND I PROCESSED TO CHANGE THE TIRE. THE JACK SLIDE SIDEWAYS, CAUSING THE CAR TO FALL. IT H...

Dec 20, 2004 Equipment 3,966 mi

I BOUGHT A 2005 SCION XA ON NOVEMBER 15, 2004. ON DECEMBER 20, 2004 THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE TIRE HAD 3,966 MILES ON IT. THE SIDE WALL BLEW . AS WE MY CHILDREN AND I PROCESSED TO CHANGE THE TIRE. THE JACK SLIDE SIDEWAYS, CAUSING THE CAR TO FALL. IT H...

Dec 10, 2004 Visibility

THE REAR WINDOW DOES NOT HAVE A WIPER. WHEN IT RAINS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT THE REAR WINDOW. I HAVE HAD TO PULL OVER DURING HARD DOWNPOURS BECAUSE VISION BEHIND ME WAS AT 0.*AK

Dec 10, 2004 Visibility

THE REAR WINDOW DOES NOT HAVE A WIPER. WHEN IT RAINS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT THE REAR WINDOW. I HAVE HAD TO PULL OVER DURING HARD DOWNPOURS BECAUSE VISION BEHIND ME WAS AT 0.*AK

Nov 29, 2004 Unknown Or Other

I PURCHASED A SILVER SCION TC IN LATE JULY OF THIS YEAR, 2004. I NOTICED AFTER LESS THAN TWO MONTHS OF DRIVING ON REGULAR SUBURBAN ROADS THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL LARGE CHIPS ON THE FRONT OF MY HOOD. SINCE JULY, MORE AND MORE CHIPS HAVE FORMED AND BEGUN TO PEEL AND GET LARGER. EVEN THE BUMPER HAS C...

Nov 29, 2004 Unknown Or Other

I PURCHASED A SILVER SCION TC IN LATE JULY OF THIS YEAR, 2004. I NOTICED AFTER LESS THAN TWO MONTHS OF DRIVING ON REGULAR SUBURBAN ROADS THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL LARGE CHIPS ON THE FRONT OF MY HOOD. SINCE JULY, MORE AND MORE CHIPS HAVE FORMED AND BEGUN TO PEEL AND GET LARGER. EVEN THE BUMPER HAS C...

Nov 24, 2004 Air Bags

SCION ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE COMBINATION OF ACCESSORIES:1) AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND 2) SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS. WHEN THE MIRROR IS INSTALLED THERE IS A CHANCE THAT THE WIRING OBSTRUCTS THE AIR BAGS. THEY CLAIM A TSB WILL BE ISSUED BUT CAN GIVE ME NO TIME LINE FOR THE ISSUE OF A NEW WIRING H...

Nov 24, 2004 Visibility

SCION ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE COMBINATION OF ACCESSORIES:1) AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND 2) SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS. WHEN THE MIRROR IS INSTALLED THERE IS A CHANCE THAT THE WIRING OBSTRUCTS THE AIR BAGS. THEY CLAIM A TSB WILL BE ISSUED BUT CAN GIVE ME NO TIME LINE FOR THE ISSUE OF A NEW WIRING H...

Nov 24, 2004 Air Bags

SCION ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE COMBINATION OF ACCESSORIES:1) AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND 2) SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS. WHEN THE MIRROR IS INSTALLED THERE IS A CHANCE THAT THE WIRING OBSTRUCTS THE AIR BAGS. THEY CLAIM A TSB WILL BE ISSUED BUT CAN GIVE ME NO TIME LINE FOR THE ISSUE OF A NEW WIRING H...

Nov 24, 2004 Visibility

SCION ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE COMBINATION OF ACCESSORIES:1) AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND 2) SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS. WHEN THE MIRROR IS INSTALLED THERE IS A CHANCE THAT THE WIRING OBSTRUCTS THE AIR BAGS. THEY CLAIM A TSB WILL BE ISSUED BUT CAN GIVE ME NO TIME LINE FOR THE ISSUE OF A NEW WIRING H...

Oct 25, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 3,000 mi

TOOK FOOT OFF GAS TO SLOW DOWN WHEN APPROACHING CURVE. RAKED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN ENTERING CURVE AND VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW...FULLY ENGAGED BRAKE AND VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND KEPT ACCELERATING. THIS RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE CRASHING INTO AN EMBANKMENT WHICH CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THIS...

Oct 25, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 3,000 mi

TOOK FOOT OFF GAS TO SLOW DOWN WHEN APPROACHING CURVE. RAKED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN ENTERING CURVE AND VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW...FULLY ENGAGED BRAKE AND VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND KEPT ACCELERATING. THIS RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE CRASHING INTO AN EMBANKMENT WHICH CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THIS...

Oct 19, 2004 Visibility 3,980 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX 70 MPH. I HAD THE SUN ROOF OPENED. WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A LOUD CRACK AND GLASS CAME POURING IN FROM THE SUNROOF OPENING. I WENT STRAIGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP BY MY HOUSE. THE FRONT PANEL THAT ANGLES UP WAS BROKEN ALL AROUND THE ENTIRE PIECE OF GLASS. THEY ...

Oct 19, 2004 Visibility 3,980 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX 70 MPH. I HAD THE SUN ROOF OPENED. WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A LOUD CRACK AND GLASS CAME POURING IN FROM THE SUNROOF OPENING. I WENT STRAIGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP BY MY HOUSE. THE FRONT PANEL THAT ANGLES UP WAS BROKEN ALL AROUND THE ENTIRE PIECE OF GLASS. THEY ...

Aug 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 429 mi

ON AUGUST 17 @ ABOUT 4:30 P.M. IN THER AFTERNOON THE WHEELS ON MY SCION TC LOCKED UP GOING ABOUT 35 MPH ON THE HYPERION BRIDGE. I APPLIED THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN ON A SLIGHT TURN AT THE END OF THE BRIDGE AND THE REAR OF THE CAR FISHTAILED AND MY REAR RIGHT WHEEL HIT AND SCRAPED THE CURB. N...

Aug 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 429 mi

ON AUGUST 17 @ ABOUT 4:30 P.M. IN THER AFTERNOON THE WHEELS ON MY SCION TC LOCKED UP GOING ABOUT 35 MPH ON THE HYPERION BRIDGE. I APPLIED THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN ON A SLIGHT TURN AT THE END OF THE BRIDGE AND THE REAR OF THE CAR FISHTAILED AND MY REAR RIGHT WHEEL HIT AND SCRAPED THE CURB. N...

May 4, 2004 Visibility

A YOUNGSTER WEIGHING 140 LBS. LEANED ON THE WINDSHIELD AND IT SHATTERED. IT HAS BEEN 5 DAYS, AND WHEN CONTACTING MANUFACTURER'S HEADQUARTERS, THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE A WINDSHIELD FOR FREE ON THE BASIS THAT THEY COULD NOT CONFIRM IT WAS DEFECTIVE AFTER THE FACT! IT BOTHERS ME TO THINK THAT A 'PERFECT...

May 4, 2004 Visibility

A YOUNGSTER WEIGHING 140 LBS. LEANED ON THE WINDSHIELD AND IT SHATTERED. IT HAS BEEN 5 DAYS, AND WHEN CONTACTING MANUFACTURER'S HEADQUARTERS, THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE A WINDSHIELD FOR FREE ON THE BASIS THAT THEY COULD NOT CONFIRM IT WAS DEFECTIVE AFTER THE FACT! IT BOTHERS ME TO THINK THAT A 'PERFECT...