2007 Toyota Scion TC Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 8, 2023 · 9 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Scion TC years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Toyota Scion TC. That is the most of any Scion TC model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 78%), typically at around 157,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Toyota Scion TC problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine7 · ~157,000 mi
Electrical System2 · ~170,005 mi
Power Train1 · ~191,062 mi
Structure1 · ~60,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~148,948 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~148,948 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine778%157,000——
Electrical System222%170,005——
Power Train111%191,062——
Structure111%60,000——
Suspension111%148,948——
Vehicle Speed Control111%148,948——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 4 complaints
2017: 1201712020: 2202022021: 4202142022: 1202212023: 120231

n = 9 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Toyota Scion TC recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Toyota Scion TC.

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.

The contact owns a 2007 Scion TC. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware of thick smoke coming from the exhaust. Additionally, the contact stated that she noticed that the vehicle was consuming and abnormal amount of engine oil. The contact stated that the…

Engine · received Mar 8, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11510892

Ive been going thru a lot of oil lately and i dont understand why, i have a friend that owns the same car and told me he was going thru the same thing and took the car to toyota and turns out they had a recall about oil consumption so they ended up rebuilding his engine or replacing it. So im…

Engine · received May 3, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11463253

I am also one of them that just learned why my 2007 Scion TC is eating the oil. I love this car and wish I would have received the notice about the engine problems back when Toyota may have done something about it. I know that three difference dealerships have my contact info. I will continue to…

Engine · received Sep 20, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11433654

Excessive oil consumption

Engine · received Mar 7, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11399656

My 2007 scion tc. Has a big issue with oil comsuption. I always have to change my oil every 2,000 miles if i dont drive it long distance. When i drive it for about 45 mins each way everyday it burns all the oil when it hits 1,700 miles. Today 03/03/2021 i check my oil and it was actually empty i…

Engine · received Mar 3, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11398976

Other Toyota Scion TC years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2008 Scion TC70
200790

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Scion TC?

Owners most often report engine, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Toyota Scion TC?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 Toyota Scion TC a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Scion TC model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.