Major Problems with Scion iQ Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Scion iQ to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Scion iQ

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Scion iQ.

Model Year	Complaints
2015 iQ	1
2014 iQ	1
2013 iQ	4
2012 iQ	10

Worst 3 Scion iQ complaints

2013 Scion iQ AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 1758 miles

2012 Scion iQ AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 562 miles

2012 Scion iQ AIR BAGS Victims: 1

Browse Scion iQ complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, BODY and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Scion iQ owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE (see seattle police) inc.# [xxx]) i was crossing dexter ave. n. to make a left turn at crockett st. immediately...	6 ~ 35835 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE (see seattle police) inc.# [xxx]) i was crossing dexter ave. n. to make a left turn at crockett st. immediately...	4 ~ 16586 miles
AIR BAGS (see seattle police) inc.# [xxx]) i was crossing dexter ave. n. to make a left turn at crockett st. immediately...	4 ~ 2080 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER drivers side floor mat attachment has broken off. the plastic arms have snapped at the end of the drivers seat....	3 ~ 28000 miles
POWER TRAIN on aug 16 2018 @ 6:30 am while exiting at the garage in my apt heading to work i started...	2 ~ 8155 miles
STEERING (see seattle police) inc.# [xxx]) i was crossing dexter ave. n. to make a left turn at crockett st. immediately...	2 ~ 1629 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL on aug 16 2018 @ 6:30 am while exiting at the garage in my apt heading to work i started...	1 ~ 10310 miles
SERVICE BRAKES on aug 16 2018 @ 6:30 am while exiting at the garage in my apt heading to work i started...	1 ~ 10310 miles

FAQ

What year Scion iQ is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 4 years, Scion iQ models of 2015, 2014, 2013 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Scion iQ?

Scion iQ models of 2012 and 2013 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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