2007 Scion TC Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Scion TC has 117 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 91, ranking it 2nd-worst of 12 model years, with a verdict of Avoid relative to other TC years. Engine problems dominate at 39% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 95,718 miles.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 91/100
- #2 of 12 TC years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 117
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 21
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 6
- Injuries
- 27
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23.5
- 20.5 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 27 / 9
Top 2007 Scion TC problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine46 (39%)
- Visibility & Wipers22 (19%)
- Structure & Body21 (18%)
- Brakes9 (8%)
- Airbags8 (7%)
- Other6 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (5%)
- Electrical System5 (4%)
- Seat Belts4 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of steering control at highway speed, with the wheel pulling hard to one side before a crash.
- Some describe engine compartment fires starting while the car was parked and turned off, with smoke rising from under the hood.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in frontal impacts at speeds between 30 and 75 mph, resulting in serious vehicle damage.
- Drivers report sudden unintended acceleration leading to multiple accidents within a short span.
- One owner reported brakes failing to stop the car in time while parking at low speed, resulting in a collision with a curb.
2007 Scion TC recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V035000Feb 3, 2010Other271,417 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.
- NHTSA 10V036000Feb 3, 2010Other153,418 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
2007 Scion TC fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20.5 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 23.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,750
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other TC years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Scion TC reliable?
- Compared to other Scion TC model years, 2007 ranks 2nd-worst out of 12 with a complaint index of 91 and 117 complaints, earning an Avoid verdict.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Scion TC?
- Engine issues are the top problem area, accounting for 39% of complaints (46 total), with a median failure mileage of 95,718 miles.
- Does the 2007 Scion TC have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Scion TC, both related to tire and rim label compliance under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110.
- How does the 2007 Scion TC compare to other years?
- The 2007 model has a complaint index of 91, worse than the 2008 (64), 2009 (73), and later years like 2012 and 2013, which are rated Best with much lower indexes.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Scion TC?
- The 2007 Scion TC gets 23.5 mpg combined (20.5 city, 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,750.