toyota Scion tC problems
0 safety recalls. 6 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
I WAS GETTING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I HEARD A REALLY LOUD BOOM. I GOT OUT OF MY CAR. I CHECKED MY CAR AND I SAW THAT MY TOP FRONT GLASS PANEL ALL BROKEN. THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME AND THE DAMAGE LOOKS EVEN ON BOTH END OF THE GLASS PANEL. *TR
2014 SCION TC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CD PLAYER AND SYSTEM MAP PROBLEMS. *SMD COMPLAINT IS WRITTEN IN SPANISH.
SUBMISSION BY TOYOTA RE: VIN CODING SYSTEM FOR 2014 MY TOYOTA SCION XB, 2014 MY TOYOTA PRIUS V AND 2014 MY LEXUS CT 200H. *SMD
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA SCION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAGE DISPLAYED AN EMPTY TANK AFTER REFUELING AND THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE…
Common questions
Is the 2014 Toyota Scion tC reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 9.0 out of 10 based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 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 2014 Toyota Scion tC?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
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 2014 Toyota Scion tC?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 6 complaints on file, 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.