2011 Scion TC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other TC years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Scion TC. That ranks 6th out of 12 TC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (6 complaints, 21%), typically at around 30,625 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 29owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 21% | 30,625 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 14% | 24,508 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 14% | 76,241 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 10% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 10% | 36,441 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% | 5,112 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 7% | 24,504 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 7% | 15,450 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 7% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 7% | 26,001 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | 183,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 15 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 1,700 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 29,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Scion TC recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Scion TC.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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!
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…
It's 2020 and i just bought a 2011 scion tc. I took it to an inspection station in the state of maryland so i can have i registered in maryland. My vehicle failed the inspection because it does not have 2 rear reverse lights, it only has one on the driver's side. The passenger side does not have a…
I just recently bought 2011 scion tc about 3 months ago. Everything was going great and running smooth, then i had to start pushing the brake to the floor, as if it wasnt working. Then one day i was driving and i was turning into a parking lot and as doing so i hit the brakes and i burnt some…
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 | 29 | 0 |
| 2010 TC | 20 | 2 |
| 2009 TC | 60 | 3 |
| 2008 TC | 86 | 3 |
| 2007 TC | 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 2011 Scion TC?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, service brakes, visibility problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Scion TC?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.