2007 Scion TC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other TC years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Scion TC. That ranks 3rd out of 12 TC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (32 complaints, 27%), typically at around 99,250 miles. Complaints mention 21 crashes, 6 fires, 27 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 117owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 21complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Scion TC problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 32 | 27% | 99,250 | — | — |
| Visibility | 21 | 18% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 16 | 14% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 9% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 7% | 86,850 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 6% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 5% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 4% | 23,250 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3% | 104,350 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 77,566 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 3% | 47,223 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% | 42,400 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 30,785 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 2% | 61,655 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 92,093 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Scion TC recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Clouster
When I bought this car, there was a couple recalls within 5 years of owning. One was fixed. The second was an oil consumption issue that my car passed by 100 miles and I was told it would not be covered. For the last few years the oil consumption has gotten worse. I have to put oil in the car when…
Car drinking oil, piston ring finally dropped. I was driving and my car started a rough idle then started knocking so i pulled over. They're running tests now but i'm no dummy, this is a piston issue. I brought my car in during the manufacturer suggested window to get this looked at on multiple…
The engine in this car which is the 2az-fe has defective piston rings which causes the engine to burn an insanely amount of oil. I literally have to add at least a quart of oil a week and i been doing so two years already. I believe that's not normal at all. Contacted toyota to notify them about…
My air bags in my seats don't work at all. Neither does my air bag in my wheel. The tires shakes when i drive past 60 and the rims are not safe. This should not happen to my child what if she gets in a accident. The seat belt does not buckle and seat will not go back. 95000 miles and this is…
Other Scion TC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 TC | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 TC | 22 | 2 |
| 2014 TC | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 TC | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 TC | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 TC | 29 | 0 |
| 2010 TC | 20 | 2 |
| 2009 TC | 60 | 3 |
| 2008 TC | 86 | 3 |
| 2007 | 117 | 2 |
| 2006 TC | 161 | 5 |
| 2005 TC | 155 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Scion TC?
Owners most often report engine, visibility, structure problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 32 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Scion TC?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Scion TC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other TC model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.