How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 6 | 2 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 26 MPG |
| 2015 | 3 | 22 | 5 | POWER TRAIN | 26 MPG |
| 2014 | 1 | 20 | 6 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 26 MPG |
| 2013 | 1 | 9 | 2 | SERVICE BRAKES | 25 MPG |
| 2012 | 2 | 8 | 1 | VISIBILITY | 25 MPG |
| 2011 | 1 | 29 | 2 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 25 MPG |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 24 MPG |
| 2009 | 3 | 40 | 11 | ENGINE | 24 MPG |
| 2008 | 3 | 40 | 7 | ENGINE | 24 MPG |
| 2007 | 2 | 40 | 7 | ENGINE | 24 MPG |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 23 MPG |
| 2005 | 4 | 40 | 11 | STRUCTURE | 23 MPG |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the Scion tCQuestions
- Which Scion tC year has the most complaints?
- Of 12 model years of the Scion tC on record, 2009 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about engine).
- Which Scion tC year has the most recalls?
- 2005 has the most recall campaigns (4).
- Which Scion tC years have no complaints or recalls on record?
- 2010, 2006. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.