Toyota Scion tC problems
0 safety recalls. 9 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.
Top trouble spots 1 category with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
I am also one of them that just learned why my 2007 Scion TC is eating the oil. I love this car and wish I would have received the notice about the engine problems back when Toyota may have done something about it. I know that three difference dealerships have my contact info. I…
Ive been going thru a lot of oil lately and i dont understand why, i have a friend that owns the same car and told me he was going thru the same thing and took the car to toyota and turns out they had a recall about oil consumption so they ended up rebuilding his engine or…
PLATE OVER BACK HATCH JUST BELOW THIRD BRAKE LIGHT DETACHES & HANGS BY A CABLE. IT SWINGS WHILE DRIVING & SCRATCHES THE BOTTOM OF THE HATCH & BACK FENDER. IF CABLE BREAKS WHILE DRIVING IT WILL BECOME AIRBORNE. THE HATCH PLATE HOOKS SNAPPED OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY &…
OIL CONSUMPTION IS ABNORMALLY HIGH. RECORDED ROUGHLY A QUART OR MORE CONSUMED PER 1,000 MILES. NO LEAKS EVIDENT. CAR USE IS NORMAL DAILY USE, AND CAR ENGINE AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS HAVE NOT BEEN TAMPERED WITH IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER. OIL RESERVOIR IS NEARING EMPTY AFTER ROUGHLY…
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Common questions
Is the 2007 Toyota Scion tC reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 9.0 out of 10 based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Toyota Scion tC is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Toyota Scion tC?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 6 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Toyota Scion tC has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Toyota Scion tC?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 9 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.