Equipment:other:labels
NHTSA campaign 10V035000 · 2010 · reported 02/03/2010
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2005 Scion TC Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly — runs 5.4× the fleet median for that category across the 409 model-years tracked on this site.
155Complaints
4Recalls
25Crashes
3Fires
35Injured
2Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly (20.6% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly complaints here are 5.4× the median for that category across the 409 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly | 32 · 20.6% | Recalled | Recall 05V483000 |
| Structure:body | 15 · 9.7% | Investigation closed | PE06024 |
| Air Bags | 15 · 9.7% | Recalled | Recall 06V096000 · Recall 06V408000 |
| Engine | 9 · 5.8% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 · 4.5% | No official action | — |
| Visibility | 7 · 4.5% | Recalled | Recall 05V483000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 155 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 4 campaigns
Air Bags
NHTSA campaign 06V096000 · 2006 · reported 04/03/2006
THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Air Bags:side/window
NHTSA campaign 06V408000 · 2006 · reported 10/26/2006
IF THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY, THEY COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IF AN OCCUPANT IS SEATED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS THE DOOR THAT IS CLOSED WITH A HIGH RATE OF FORCE.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly
NHTSA campaign 05V483000 · 2005 · reported 10/18/2005
PIECES OF THE WIND DEFLECTOR GLASS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME AND FALL UPON THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAUSING DRIVER DISTRACTION AND/OR INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“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…”NHTSA complaint 10398402 — filed 05/01/2011 · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
“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…”NHTSA complaint 10218924 — filed 02/22/2008 · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
“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…”NHTSA complaint 10193634 — filed 06/18/2007 · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Scion TC?
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly issues are the most-reported category, cited in 32 of 155 NHTSA complaints (20.6%), followed by structure:body (15), air bags (15), unspecified/other issues (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2005 Scion TC have?
155 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 25 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 35 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Does the 2005 Scion TC have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 10V035000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2005 Scion TC's reported problems?
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
