2008 Scion tC

$1,750
from
15
listings
$2K–$7K
price range
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Low$1,750
High$6,998
From$1,750
Avg Mileage135,000 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 15 active dealer listings as of

2008 Scion tC Trims

All Trims Combined
From$1,750
$2K–$7K
15 listings135,000 avg miles
10 Series
From$8,495
5 listings|$8K–$13K
Monogram Series
From$3,995
5 listings|$4K–$13K
Release Series 7.0
From$3,999
3 listings|$4K–$7K
Spec
From$1,750
10 listings|$2K–$7K

2008 Scion tC Pricing

Price Trend

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$2K$2K$3K$4K$5KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$1,750
3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

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Scion tC Safety & Reliability

High Concern

The 2008 Scion tC's high safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 86 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
86
Complaints
15
Crashes
2
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2008 Scion tC has accumulated 86 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine19
02Structure16
03Air Bags9
04Unknown Or Other5
05Visibility5
86 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Scion tC Fuel Economy

23–24mpg combined
·
20-21city
·
27-29hwy
·
$1,800-$1,900/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2008 Scion tC ranges from 23 to 24 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
tC - Automatic 4-spd
24mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr-1/10 Poor
tC - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2008 Scion tC

31States

If you're near California, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 31 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2008.

2008 Scion tC Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2008 Scion tC a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2008 Scion tC. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2008 Scion tC?

You'll get between 23 and 24 MPG combined from the 2008 Scion tC, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2008 Scion tC?

ENGINE problems top the list with 86 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2008 compare to other Scion tC years?

The 2008 sits at a specific point in the Scion tC lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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