Is the Toyota Scion tC Reliable?

Q: Is the Toyota Scion tC reliable?

The Toyota Scion tC scores 84/100 on the VinCheckEngine reliability index, which rates as "Excellent" for the 2005–2016 model years. Run a free VIN report at vincheckengine.com for vehicle-specific analysis.

Q: What year Scion tC is most reliable?

Among recently analyzed years, the 2016 Toyota Scion tC scored highest with a reliability score of 96/100. Fewer recalls and complaints were reported for that model year.

Q: How many miles does a Scion tC last?

With regular maintenance, most Toyota Scion tC owners report 150,000–200,000+ miles of reliable service. High-mileage examples frequently appear at auction. Always verify with a VIN history report before purchasing a used Scion tC.

2005–2016 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

84/100

Excellent

Reliability Score

Total Recalls

247

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

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Toyota Scion tC Reliability by Year

Model Year	Recalls	Complaints	Injuries	Deaths	Reliability Score	Rating
2016	1	1	—	—	96	Excellent
2015	2	15	2	—	85	Excellent
2014	1	15	9	—	81	Excellent
2013	1	2	3	—	86	Excellent
2012	2	7	—	—	92	Excellent
2011	1	19	1	—	91	Excellent
2010	1	13	2	—	85	Excellent
2009	2	41	1	—	85	Excellent
2008	2	54	4	1	73	Good
2007	1	80	8	8	63	Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Scion tC Compares to Similar Vehicles

Toyota Scion tC84/100

Sports Category Average67/100

The Scion tC scores 17 points above the average sports — a strong result.

Known Toyota Scion tC Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STRUCTURE:BODY

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

AIR BAGS

POWER TRAIN

Based on 247 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Toyota Scion tC reliable?+

The Toyota Scion tC scores 84/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 14 recall campaigns and 247 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Scion tC is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2016 Scion tC achieved the highest reliability score of 96/100 with 1 recall and 1 complaints.

How many miles does a Scion tC last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Toyota Scion tC owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Scion tC will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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Check a Specific Toyota Scion tC VIN

Model-level reliability scores show general trends. A VIN-specific report reveals the exact history of any individual vehicle — accidents, odometer records, auction events, and open recalls.

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