YearToAvoid

2007 Scion TC Engine Problems

NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Scion TC, 39% of all 117 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 12 TC model years. These complaints report 9 crashes, 5 fires, and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 95,718 miles.

Engine complaints
46
39% of 117
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
95,718 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Scion TC engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 4, 2007, latest Mar 30, 2025.

2007 Scion TC engine complaints: complaints filed per month5Aug 2007May 2010Jul 2014Aug 2015Jul 2016Feb 2017Jun 2018Mar 2025
46 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2007 to Mar 2025; peak Feb 2010 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Scion TC

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by TC model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200522 (14%)
  2. 200631 (19%)
  3. 200746 (39%)
  4. 200829 (34%)
  5. 200923 (38%)
  6. 20107 (35%)
  7. 20115 (17%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 20151 (5%)
  12. 20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Scion TC have engine problems?
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Scion TC, 39% of all complaints for this model year, including 9 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 95,718 miles.
Which Scion TC year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Scion TC has the most engine complaints (46), compared with 46 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Scion TC?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Scion TC is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.