Scion TC problems by year
670 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 12 Scion TC model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fewer complaints | 6 | 2 | — | |
| 2015 | 22 | 2 | Power Train | |
| 2014 | 20 | 0 | Service Brakes | |
| 2013 Fewer complaints | 9 | 0 | — | |
| 2012 Fewer complaints | 8 | 1 | — | |
| 2011 | 29 | 0 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2010 | 20 | 2 | Engine | |
| 2009 | 60 | 3 | Engine | |
| 2008 Most complained | 86 | 3 | Engine | |
| 2007 Most complained | 117 | 2 | Engine | |
| 2006 Most complained | 161 | 5 | Visibility | |
| 2005 Most complained | 155 | 4 | Visibility |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Scion.