Is the 2013 Scion TC a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Scion TC ranks #11 of 12 among TC model years (Complaint Index 9/100, verdict: Best). It has 9 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 2013 Scion TC?

The most reported problem areas are brakes (3 complaints), transmission & powertrain (3 complaints), and airbags (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 60,000 miles.

Does the 2013 Scion TC have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Scion TC in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Scion TC?

EPA rates the 2013 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.

2013 Scion TC Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2013 Scion TC has 9 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 9 out of 100 — #11 highest of 12 TC model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is brakes (3 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 3 injuries.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 9/100; #11 of 12 TC years
Verdict: Best; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 9; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 2; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 3
Top issue: Brakes
Best nearby year: 2012; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 25; 22.5 city / 30 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 3 / 0

2013 Scion TC recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 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.

2013 compared with other TC years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2011	Good	36	29	0	25
2012	Best	0	8	1	25
2013	Best	9	9	0	25
2014	Caution	55	20	0	26
2015	Good	45	22	2	26

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Scion TC a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Scion TC ranks #11 of 12 among TC model years (Complaint Index 9/100, verdict: Best). It has 9 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 2013 Scion TC?: The most reported problem areas are brakes (3 complaints), transmission & powertrain (3 complaints), and airbags (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 60,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Scion TC have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Scion TC in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Scion TC?: EPA rates the 2013 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.