We have classified the 2 complaints from 2005 Scion tC about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
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 police report was not filed and there were no injuries. the vehicle was not towed or taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. the insurance company declared the vehicle a total loss. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 172,000.
Four way flashers start and stop while driving. *tr
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 side seat belt is experiencing difficulty disconnecting from the latch. the dealer stated that the e clip failed in the air bag cover. the cover was repaired, which only lasted a few months before failing again. the vehicle has been at the dealer approximately four times for these failures. the failure mileage was 14,997 and current mileage is 38,000. updated 03/09/09. *lj the tire pressure monitoring system failed to alert the consumer she had a sidewall blowout. updated 03/11/09. *jb