Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
2008 vs 2009 SCION TC
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 215 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▼ 32.9% fewer reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
View component share data as a table
| Component | 2008 share | 2009 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 22.4% | 5.3% | ▼ 17.1 pts smaller share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4.7% | 12.3% | ▲ 7.6 pts larger share |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 3.5% | not reported | ▼ 3.5 pts smaller share |
| WHEELS | 3.5% | not reported | ▼ 3.5 pts smaller share |
| POWER TRAIN | not reported | 3.5% | ▲ 3.5 pts larger share |
| SEAT BELTS | not reported | 3.5% | ▲ 3.5 pts larger share |
| VISIBILITY | 7.1% | 10.5% | ▲ 3.5 pts larger share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2.4% | not reported | ▼ 2.4 pts smaller share |
| SUSPENSION | 2.4% | not reported | ▼ 2.4 pts smaller share |
| STEERING | 1.2% | 3.5% | ▲ 2.3 pts larger share |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | not reported | 1.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts larger share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3.5% | 5.3% | ▲ 1.7 pts larger share |
| TIRES | 1.2% | not reported | ▼ 1.2 pts smaller share |
| AIR BAGS | 11.8% | 12.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts larger share |
| ENGINE | 25.9% | 26.3% | ▲ 0.4 pts larger share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 36.5% | 31.6% | ▼ 4.9 pts smaller share |
NHTSA Safety Recalls recalls · snapshot 2026-08-22
Recall campaigns
Campaign components: EQUIPMENT
Campaign components: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 2 → 1
- ◆ Injuries
- 10 → 8