2011 Scion TC Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2011 Scion TC has a complaint index of 36, ranking 8th of 12 model years, and earns a Good verdict relative to other TC years. NHTSA lists 29 complaints, no recalls, one crash, and one fire for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 36/100
- #8 of 12 TC years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 29
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22.5 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2011 Scion TC problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System7 (24%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (21%)
- Engine5 (17%)
- Brakes4 (14%)
- Structure & Body3 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (10%)
- Airbags2 (7%)
- Other2 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Only one working reverse light causes near-misses when backing out of parking spaces, since the car appears to have two lamps but one does not function.
- The sunroof has shattered while driving at highway speed, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause even after warranty repair.
- Owners describe transmission trouble including sudden acceleration in reverse, rolling backward at stops, bucking at low speed, gear slippage, and hesitation during shifts.
- A front tire blew out after driving over a road reflector while changing lanes at highway speed.
- One owner reported the vehicle caught fire and burst into flames after being rear-ended in a multi-vehicle crash, causing neck and back injuries.
- A front fender liner tore off completely while driving on the freeway.
2011 Scion TC recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2011 Scion TC fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22.5 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 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.
2011 compared with other TC years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Scion TC reliable?
- Relative to other TC model years, the 2011 is rated Good, with a complaint index of 36 and rank of 8th out of 12 years tracked. It has no recalls on file with NHTSA.
- What problems does the 2011 Scion TC have?
- NHTSA complaints show electrical system issues, including a single working reverse light, as the top problem area at 24% of complaints, followed by visibility and wiper issues at 21% and engine issues at 17%.
- Does the 2011 Scion TC have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Scion TC.
- Which Scion TC years should be avoided instead of 2011?
- NHTSA data rates 2005, 2006, and 2007 as Avoid years for the TC, with complaint indexes of 82, 100, and 91 respectively, all much higher than the 2011's index of 36.
- What is the median mileage for 2011 Scion TC complaints?
- Across all problem areas reported to NHTSA, median mileage at failure for the 2011 TC ranges from 857.5 miles for suspension issues up to 61,100 miles for electrical system issues.