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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Total Recalls
438
Total Complaints
86
Total Crashes
78
Reported Injuries
15
Reported Deaths
2006
Worst Year
2016
Best Year
0
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Toyota Scion tC — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2016BestExcellent1Seat BeltsFull report →
2015Good1522Power TrainFull report →
2014Good15109Unknown Or OtherFull report →
2013Excellent213Air BagsFull report →
2012Excellent17Unknown Or OtherFull report →
2011Good1911Exterior LightingFull report →
2010Good11332EngineFull report →
2009Good24151EngineFull report →
2008Caution254941EngineFull report →
2007Avoid1801088EngineFull report →
2006WorstAvoid39432286VisibilityFull report →
2005Avoid3971320VisibilityFull 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

Structure
64
Engine
60
Visibility
59
Air Bags
41
Unknown Or Other
30
Vehicle Speed Control
21
Power Train
20
Tires
17
Electrical System
14
Visibility/Wiper
13
Steering
12
Latches/Locks/Linkages
10

Based on 438 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

Scion tC Years to Avoid

2006 Scion tC
94 complaints · 3 recalls · 32 crashes · 6 deaths
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2005 Scion tC
97 complaints · 3 recalls · 13 crashes
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2007 Scion tC
80 complaints · 1 recalls · 10 crashes · 8 deaths
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best Scion tC Years to Buy

2016 Scion tC
1 complaints · 0 recalls
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2013 Scion tC
2 complaints · 0 recalls
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2012 Scion tC
7 complaints · 1 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Toyota Scion tC Problems by Year

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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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