2009 Scion TC Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
73/100
#4 most-complained of 12 TC years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2009 Scion TC has 60 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 73 out of 100 — #4 highest of 12 TC model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (23 complaints, 38% of the total). Complaints report 15 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries, and 1 death.
- Complaints
- 60
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 15 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23.5
- 20.5 city / 28 hwy
Top 2009 Scion TC problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine23 (38%)
- Structure & Body10 (17%)
- Airbags9 (15%)
- Brakes6 (10%)
- Other6 (10%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (10%)
- Electrical System3 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (5%)
- Seat Belts2 (3%)
2009 Scion TC recalls
3 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.
- NHTSA 09V223000Jun 15, 2009Other27,080 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Risk: Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
2009 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.
2009 compared with other TC years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Scion TC a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Scion TC ranks #4 of 12 among TC model years (Complaint Index 73/100, verdict: Caution). It has 60 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Scion TC?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (23 complaints), structure & body (10 complaints), and airbags (9 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 45,741 miles.
- Does the 2009 Scion TC have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2009 Scion TC, most recently reported 2010, covering other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Scion TC?
- EPA rates the 2009 Scion TC at 23.5 MPG combined (20.5 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,750. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.