2011 Scion tC problems and complaints
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Scion tC. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (6), Service Brakes (4), Visibility (4).
Key takeaways
- 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 21% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 14% |
| Visibility | 4 | 14% |
| Power Train | 3 | 10% |
| Structure | 3 | 10% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 7% |
| Engine | 2 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2025-12-01
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Scion TC. The contact stated that the vehicle was advertised on Facebook Market place with 183,000 miles. The contact stated that while purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the odometer displayed 118,000. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the...
Service Brakes - filed 2023-01-21
Why did the dealer tell me this recall is not associated with my vin when I keep getting recall UNADDREESSED notices for my vehicle? This is a safety reason and a complete disconnect between dealerships and Toyota manufacture. I need this addressed immediately!
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2020-10-18
BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR MY 16 YO. HE WAS DRIVING HOME LAST EVENING WITH HIS 9YO BROTHER IN THE CAR AND THEY HEARD A LOUD POP. HE PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE AND DISCOVERED THAT HIS SUNROOF GLASS HAD SHATTERED. THANKFULLY THE INNER SHADE WAS CLOSED. NO SIGN OF IMPACT FROM ANY TYPE OF OBJECT AND NO KNOWN PRIOR DAMAG...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.