2011 Scion TC Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
36/100
#8 most-complained of 12 TC years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2011 Scion TC has 29 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 36 out of 100 — #8 highest of 12 TC model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 24% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22.5 city / 30 hwy
Top 2011 Scion TC problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2011 Scion TC ranks #8 of 12 among TC model years (Complaint Index 36/100, verdict: Good). It has 29 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Scion TC?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (7 complaints), visibility & wipers (6 complaints), and engine (5 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 29,000 miles.
- Does the 2011 Scion TC have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2011 Scion TC in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Scion TC?
- EPA rates the 2011 Scion TC at 25 MPG combined (22.5 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.