Toyota Scion tC Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Toyota Scion tC — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016Best | Excellent | — | 1 | — | — | — | Seat Belts | Full report → |
| 2015 | Good | — | 15 | 2 | 2 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2014 | Good | — | 15 | 10 | 9 | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 2013 | Excellent | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2012 | Excellent | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 2011 | Good | — | 19 | 1 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | Full report → |
| 2010 | Good | 1 | 13 | 3 | 2 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2009 | Good | 2 | 41 | 5 | 1 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2008 | Caution | 2 | 54 | 9 | 4 | 1 | Engine | Full report → |
| 2007 | Avoid | 1 | 80 | 10 | 8 | 8 | Engine | Full report → |
| 2006Worst | Avoid | 3 | 94 | 32 | 28 | 6 | Visibility | Full report → |
| 2005 | Avoid | 3 | 97 | 13 | 20 | — | Visibility | Full report → |
12 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Toyota Scion tC Problems
Based on 438 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Toyota Scion tC Reliability
What year Scion tC has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2006 Toyota Scion tC had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 94 complaints and 3 safety recalls. See the full 2006 report for specific defects.
Is the Toyota Scion tC reliable?
The Toyota Scion tC has accumulated 438 owner-filed complaints and 13 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 15 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2016 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Scion tC.
What are the most common Scion tC problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Structure (64 reports), Engine (60 reports), Visibility (59 reports), Air Bags (41 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Scion tC has an open recall?
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