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2016 Scion IAProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2016 Scion IA, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints239 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage40kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 28, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Scion IA has problems

23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine81
Electrical system70
Air bags64
Power train51
Service brakes40
Vehicle speed control31
Wheels10
Steering10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2016 Scion IA recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other IA year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the IA median. How we score

'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What IA owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Was getting off work. Started car and Engine system malfunction light, DSC malfunction light, TPMS System Malfunction light, Auto transmission malfunction light, and SCBS malfunction light all turned on. Car was not currently in motion when lights went on. Was in parking lot. Turned car off, and…
Complaint 11447451 · Jan 14, 2022
THE VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY SHUT ITSELF OFF IN THE ROAD FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT WILL DISPLAY ON THE DASH. HOWEVER, WHEN I PUT THE CAR BACK IN PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE THERE ARE NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ON AND NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHATSOEVER. THIS CAR HAS…
Complaint 11315714 · Mar 2, 2020 · 126,000 miles
WHEN AT A STOP THE ENGINE STARTS TO SHAKE LIKE IT'S ABOUT TO TURN OFF WE BOUGHT IT WITH 29000 MILES NOTICED IT A WEEK AFTER WE BOUGHT IT AND IT HAS DONE IT A FEW TIMES THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP COULDN'T FIND ANY CODES TO REMEDY IT. THE CHECK ENGINE DOES NOT COME ON BUT IT DOES SHAKE VIOLENTLY.IT HAS…
Complaint 11190968 · Mar 22, 2019 · 29,000 miles

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