2007 Scion Tc problems
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Common 2007 Scion Tc problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2007 Scion tC, several common problems have been reported:
- Check Engine Light Due to Defective VVT-i Controller: Owners have reported issues with the Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) controller, which can trigger the check engine light. This problem can affect the engine's performance and efficiency, requiring diagnostic checks and potential repairs.
- Rough Running Conditions and Smoke From Exhaust: Another common problem with the Scion tC is rough running conditions and smoke coming from the exhaust. This issue can indicate underlying engine or exhaust system problems that may need attention to prevent further damage and ensure optimal performance.
These issues highlight some of the key concerns faced by owners of the 2007 Scion tC, impacting the car's reliability and performance. Addressing these problems promptly through proper maintenance and repairs is crucial to ensure the longevity and efficiency of the vehicle.
What is the most common problems with Scion tC?
Some of the common Scion tC issues include clutch failure, water pump seal failure, excessive oil consumption, and more. The Scion tC can last more than 250,000 miles if it's well-maintained.
How long will a 2007 Scion tC last?
All things equal that type of car should be experiencing elevated maintenance issues at 150-160k and reach end of useful life at 225-250k where cost to maintain will exceed value of operation.
What is the recall on the 2007 Scion tC?
2007 Scion tC Recalls
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.
Is Scion as reliable as Toyota?
While the Scion brand may no longer be in production, it was a subsidiary of Toyota, a brand known for producing durable and reliable vehicles. This reliability has transferred well to the Scion xB, which boasts a generally solid track record of performance and minimal major issues.
2007 Scion Tc car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Scion Tc problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Visibility problems
- Structure problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2007 Scion Tc vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2007 Scion Tc
The NHTSA has received 115 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2007 Scion Tc. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2007 Scion Tc vehicles.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-12
- VIN: JTKDE167470
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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 OCCASIONS AND THEY TOLD ME MY CAR WAS ASYMPTOMATIC DESPITE ME EXPLAINING THAT IT WAS DRINKING EXCESSIVE OIL. IF MY CAR ENGINE IS RUINED BECAUSE OF THIS TOYOTA WILL BE PAYING FOR MY NEW MOTOR OR ONE OF THEIR 2 DEALERSHIPS THAT KEPT INSISTING I WAS CRAZY WILL BE PAYING FOR THAT NEW MOTOR. I'VE HAD THE CAR SINCE IT WAS BRAND NEW WITH ALL THE SERVICE RECORDS TO PROVE THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-16
- VIN: JTKDE177070
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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 THE ISSUE, AND CLAIMED THAT 'VEHICLE WAS OUT OF THE 10 YEAR OR 150,000 MILE WARRANTY'. I'M SO DISAPPOINTED AT TOYOTA FOR THAT. THEY ALSO HAD A PERIOD IN WHICH YOU COULD TAKE YOUR VEHICLE, BUT FAILED TO NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS.
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-10
- VIN: JTKDE177270
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,WHEELS
- Summary: 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 REDICULIOUS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-25
- VIN: JTKDE177670
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: MY TRUNK RELEASE BROKE RECENTLY (1/25/19) AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE TRUNK. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF DEFECTIVE PART AND HAD OFFERED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT ON THE TRUNK RELEASE BUT IT EXPIRED IN 2015. I RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION. CALLED TOYOTA TODAY AND WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING FOR ME, EITHER. WAS GIVEN CASE #1902062093. IF PART WAS DEFECTIVE AND THEY WERE AWARE OF IT I SHOULDN'T BE EXPECTED TO PAY $666.90 FOR REPLACEMENT JUST BECAUSE MY TRUNK RELEASE DIDN'T BREAK SOONER. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD ISSUES WITH THE TRUNK AS IT DIDN'T OPEN CONSISTENTLY. IF I HAD RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FROM TOYOTA IN 2013 AS THIS WAS APPARENTLY WHEN NOTICES WERE SENT OUT, I CERTAINLY WOULD HAVE HAD IT REPLACED. IF TOYOTA IS AWARE OF A DEFECTIVE PART, NO TIME LIMIT SHOULD EXIST TO HAVE IT REPLACED, ESPECIALLY IF THE CURRENT OWNER IS ALSO THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THE TRUNK RELEASE WAS DANGLING BY THE WIRES, AND IS BEING HELD IN PLACE WITH SEVERAL INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH MAGNETS. OBVIOUSLY I AM UNABLE TO ACCESS THE TRUNK UNTIL I SHELL OUT AN EXORBITANT AMOUNT OF CASH TO FIX IT. I REALIZE THIS ISSUE ISN'T AS SERIOUS AS BRAKES, TIRES, ETC BUT I FEEL TOYOTA HAS AN OBLIGATION TO MAKE GOOD ON DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE TRUNK RELEASE IS A PLASTIC PART ON AN OTHERWISE ALL METAL CAR WHICH MAKES NO SENSE IN THE FIRST PLACE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-01
- VIN: JTKDE177070
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: HI ALL, IAM THE OWNER OF SCION TC 2007 SINCE 2015 AND USING THIS VEHICLE TO COMMUTE TO WORK AND HOME. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING MASSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL CONSUMPTION RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. I HAVE TO PUT 1 OR 2 QUART OF SYNTHETIC OIL AFTER EVERY 1500 MILES OR SO, IT COST ME ALOT MORE THAN AVERAGE. PLEASE HELP ME REGARDING THIS ISSUE. THANKS AND REGARDS . ALI
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-01
- VIN: JTKDE177970
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
STRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-07
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JTKDE177470
- Components: STRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE BURNING OIL AT INCREASINGLY FAST RATE, LARGE OIL CONSUMPTION. NO OIL LIGHT OR DASHBOARD WARNING. AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY CAR SHUT DOWN... I PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER GOT OUT...MY CAR WAS SMOKING... WITHIN MINUTES MY CAR WAS IN FLAMES.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-12
- VIN: JTKDE167570
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: MY 2007 TC HAS A VERY LARGE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM TO THE POINT OF BETWEEN OIL CHANGES I AM PUTTING IN ABOUT 1.5 QUARTS TO 2 QUARTS. THE VEHICLE NEVER HAS ANY ONBOARD WARNINGS EITHER I DON'T GET A OIL LIGHT OR LOW OIL LIGHT. IT IS SO BAD THAT I HAVE TO CHECK MY OIL DAILY JUST TO MAKE SURE MY ENGINE ISNT GOING TO BLOW AND USUALLY END UP ADDING OIL ONCE TO TWICE A WEEK. I BOUGHT THE CAR WHEN THERE WAS A SERVICE MAINTENANCE ON THE TC FOR THE OIL CONSUMPTION AND THE DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM NEVER SAID ANYTHING ABOUT IT HAVING IT AND I NEVER HEARD ANYTHING ABOUT IT UNTIL AFTER IT WAS OVER I FEEL AS SCION OR TOYOTA SHOULD HAVE TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR EVERY SCION.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-04
- VIN: JTKDE177670
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: VEHICLE BURNING OIL AT INCREASINGLY FAST RATE, LARGE OIL CONSUMPTION. NO OIL LIGHT OR DASHBOARD WARNING. THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THIS OIL CONSUMPTION WILL CAUSE THE CAR TO OVERHEAT OR STALL, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-01
- VIN: JTKDE777021
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: REGARDING TAKATA RECALL : HI, I AM IN NEED OF SOME HELP! MY 2007 TOYOTA SCION HAS BEEN BURNING OIL OFTEN WHERE I AM ADDING OIL BEFORE OILL CHANGES ALSO OIL LIGHT NEVER TURNS ON EVEN AT NO OIL. MY CAR HAS BEEN BURNING OVER A QUART OF OIL IN 1,200 MILE FROM DRIVING IT. NOW MY ENGINE LIGHT POPS UP! ITS SCARY TO DRIVE BECAUSE I FEEL THAT AT ANY DAY IF I DON'T CHECK MY OIL AND IT'S LOW, MY CAR WILL BLOW UP! TOYOTA NEEDS TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH THE SCION CARS. I AM HOPING I CAN GET THIS FIX , I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO PAY FOR THIS RECALL PROB THAT TOYOTA HAS ON THIS CAR. LOOKING FOR SOME HELP AND ANSWERS. THANKS
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-05
- VIN: JTKDE177470
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: MY SCION TC ENGINE CEASED BECAUSE THE ENGINE WAS BURNING OIL EXCESSIVELY. I WAS DRIVING FROM COLLEGE TO HOME WHEN MY CAR START MAKING LOUD NOISE AND I PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAD CAR TOWED TO THE MECHANIC SHOP AND HE TOLD ME THAT MY ENGINE IS CEASED AND IT COST ME ABOUT $3000 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-05
- VIN: JTKDE177470
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I BOUGHT TOYOTA SCION TC ON APRIL 2016 AND THE ODOMETER READING WAS 77593 MILES. ON MAY 05, 2017 WHILE DRIVING FROM WALMART TO MY COLLEGE CAMPUS, I HEARD LOUD KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER THE SIDE AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY APARTMENT BUILDING. THE FOLLOWING FRIDAY ON MAY 12, 2017, I HAD THE CAR TOWED FROM DALLAS TO OUR MECHANIC SHOP IN FORT WORTH. THE MECHANIC CALLED AND TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE HAS CEASED. THE COST TO REPLACE THE ENGINE INCLUDING THE LABOR IS $3300. I WAS HAVING THE OIL CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES AND I WAS ALSO ADDING OIL EVERY 2 WEEKS. THIS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION HAS RESULTED IN A TOTAL ENGINE LOSS.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-26
- VIN: JTKDE177370
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I PURCHASED THE CAR IN OCT, 2015. AROUND DEC 2016 I NOTICED THE CAR WAS BURNING OIL AT AN UNUSUAL RATE. APRIL OF 2017 I REPLACED THE GASKETS AND A WEEK LATER AT ONLY 850 MILES THE ENGINE WAS BONE DRY, NO OIL AT ALL. THE OIL LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON IT WILL ONY FLICKER FOR A SECOND. I HAVE ALMOST BLOWN MY ENGINE NUMEROUS TIMES. I HAVE HAD TO PULL INTO GAS STATIONS TO PUT OIL IN JUST TO MAKE IT HOME. TOYOTA IS FULLY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS DONE NOTHING FOR THE CONSUMERS. THIS WILL BE A VERY EXPENSIVE FIX IF WE EVERY FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. I'VE ALREADY SPENT $160 AND THE NUMEROUS OIL CHANGES.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-26
- VIN: JTKDE167070
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I ALWAYS CHANGE MY OILS REGUARLLY. I CAN NEVER MAKE IT TO MY NEXT OIL CHANGE, HAVING TO TOP OFF THE OIL EVERY OTHER WEEK AT LEAST.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-01
- VIN: JTKDE177970
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: RECALL ON FAULTY PARTS (PISTONS) CREATING MY CAR TO BURN OIL TO WHERE I HAVE TO ADD OIL ALMOST EVERY 1000 MILES OR GET MY OIL CHANGED. WHEN I TRIED TO CONTACT A TOYOTA DEALER IN REFERENCE TO THE RECALL I RECEIVED A RUNAROUND FOR MONTHS UNTIL THEY TOLD ME MY CAR NO LONGER FELL UNDER THE WARRANTY BECAUSE IT WAS 2K MILES OVER THE WARRANTY CRITERIA.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-11
- VIN: JTKDE167370
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: MY 2007 SCION TC, IS EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BELIEVED TO BE FROM DEFECTIVE PISTON RINGS DESIGNED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THIS WILL INEVITABLY LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE, AND IS ALREADY AN EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE FIX. MY CAR NO LONGER FALLS UNDER THE STANDARD TOYOTA POWERTRAIN WARRANTY (60 MONTHS / 60K MILES). BUT HAS LESS THAN 85,000 MILES ON IT. TOYOTA WILL DO NOTHING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM THAT HAS AFFECTED MULTIPLE MODEL/YEARS OF THEIR CARS WITH THE ENGINE 2AZ-FE.
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-30
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTKDE177670
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TRAILER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A SPRAIN AND BRUISES TO THE SHOULDER, NECK, AND HAND, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 113,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-27
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
- Summary: I HAVE DRIVEN 1270 MILE SINCE MY LAST OIL CHANGE. MY OIL LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON AND STAY ON WHEN THE OIL IS LOW OR EMPTY. IT WILL GIVE A QUICK FLASH. WHEN I CHECKED IT TODAY, 1/27/17 IT WAS 2 1/2 QUARTS LOW. THE CAR ONLY HOLDS 3 QUARTS. WHEN I TOOK IT IN ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO FOR ITS REGULAR CHANGE THERE WAS NO OIL IN IT AT ALL. I COULD HAVE BLOWN MY ENGINE BECAUSE I DIDN'T KNOW! THE LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR LEAKS AND THERE ARE NONE. IT HAS BEEN MADE CLEAR THAT I HAVE TO DO AN OIL CHANGE EVER 1200 MILES NOT THE NORMAL 3000. THIS ISSUE IS UNSAFE BECAUSE I CAN BE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING BLOW MY ENGINE. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-02
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: EXCESSIVE OIL IS BEING LOST IN THE ENGINE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-18
- VIN: JTKDE177070
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE LOCKED UP AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE ENGINE AT ALL, WHICH SEEMS TO BE DUE TO A DESIGN DEFECT CAUSING NO EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND BARELY MADE IT THE SHOULDER WHEN THE CAR SEIZED UP AND DIED. NO LOW OIL LIGHT EVER CAME ON. IF SOMEONE WAS DRIVING IN HEAVIER TRAFFIC, THE CAR COULD SHUT OFF IN AN ACTIVE DRIVING LANE. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-21
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTKDE177170
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL... AS I WAS DRIVING SPEED LIMIT (60-65MPH) ON THE FREEWAY AT AROUND 11:30PM (10/21/16), DRIVING ON THE 2ND LANE. THERE WAS SOME DEBRIS ON THE ROAD AS I HIT A POT HOLE MY REAR PASSENGER TIRE POPS. I INSTANTLY LOSE CONTROL AS I SEE THE SEMI-TRUCK IN THE 3RD LANE (TRUCK LANE). I TRIED TO AVOID THE TRUCK BUT THE CAR TOOK ME INTO THAT DIRECTION. AS MY CAR SLIGHTLY WENT UNDER THE TRUCK, THE TRUCKS REAR PASSENGER TIRES RAM OVER THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE HOOD AND MY AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. AS I WAS UNDER THE TRUCK I SOMEHOW GET OUT OF IT AND SPIN OUT UNTIL THE CAR IS COMPLETE STOPPED. WHEN COMPLETELY STOPPED, I AM FACING TRAFFIC COMING TOWARDS MY DIRECTION. SINCE THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY IT WAS AN UNSAFE SITUATION. SAFETY IS EVERYBODY CONCERNS AND AT THE TIME MY LIFE COULD'VE BEEN AT RISK. NO OTHER CARS WERE INVOLVED IN THIS ACCIDENT BUT ME AND THE SEMI-TRUCK, BUT THE SEMI-TRUCK NEVER STOPPED AT THE SCENE. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-16
- VIN: JTKDE167470
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: OIL CONSUMPTION RECALL REQUIRED MULTIPLE VEHICLES INCLUDING MY 2007 SCION TC ARE PLAGUED THE MANUFACTURING DEFECT WHICH IS CAUSING VEHICLES TO CONSUME EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL. TOYOTA ANNOUNCED AN "ENHANCED WARRANTY" TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM BUT THERE IS LITTLE TO NO PROGRESS FOR THE MAJORITY OF OWNERS BECAUSE THEY ARE DELAYING THE RELEASE OF PARTS FOR REPAIR. I SPOKE TO MULTIPLE SERVICE ADVISERS AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS WHO ALL SAID TOYOTA DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE THE UPFRONT CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. DEALER CONFIRMED THAT TOYOTA ONLY SENDS ENOUGH PARTS TO REPAIR 2-3 VEHICLES PER WEEK. MY VEHICLE WAS CONFIRMED TO BE CONSUMING EXCESS AMOUNTS OF OIL BY THE TOYOTA DEALER ON 4/16/2016 AND I WAS GIVEN A REPAIR DATE OF 3/27/2017. TOYOTA IS INTENTIONALLY DELAYING THE REPAIRS IN AN ATTEMPT TO ALLOW VEHICLES TO BECOME NON-OPERATIONAL BEFORE REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED. THIS IS EGREGIOUS, ARROGANT, AND UNETHICAL. IT IS NOT NORMAL FOR ANY VEHICLE TO BURN THROUGH 2 QUARTS OF OIL IN LESS THAN 1000 MILES. THEY ARE CREATING A HAZARDOUS SITUATION FOR ANYONE OPERATING THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. IF MY ENGINE SEIZES AS A RESULT OF RUNNING OUT OF OIL, AN ACCIDENT IS MORE PROBABLE. I AM CONFIDANT MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS HAVE RESULTED FROM TOYOTA ENGINES SEIZING DUE TO RUNNING OUT OF OIL. SURELY MYSELF OR MY CHILD COULD BE INJURED OR SUFFER HEAT STROKE IF I WERE TO RUN OUT OF OIL WITHOUT ACCESS TO ASSISTANCE FOR MULTIPLE HOURS IN 110 DEGREE WEATHER. THIS IS DANGEROUS, PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-10
- VIN: JTKDE167970
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE REAR HATCH IS POORLY DESIGNED AND HAS BROKEN OFF UNDER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE AND SHOULD BE COVERED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-03
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JTKDE177770
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE DRIVER OBSERVED FLAMES COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. A FIRE AND A POLICE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A JUNK YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 117,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/22/16*LJ *AS
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-12
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I DO 3000 MILE OIL CHANGES REGULARLY I'VE NOTICED BEFORE THE 3000 MILES I'VE NEEDED TO ADD 2 QUARTS OF OIL BEFORE EVERY OIL CHANGE I SEE THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SCION TCS IS THERE A WAY OF FIXING THIS I HAVE 160635 MILES ON THE CAR
2007 Scion Tc recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2007 Scion Tc.
- Manufacturer: GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: 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.
Negative 2007 Scion Tc car reviews
Positive 2007 Scion Tc car reviews
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I bought my first car, a TC with 100k miles on it, and I absolutely loved it! Although I had to replace a shock, ball bearings, and brakes which cost me around $2000 in 8 months, it was worth it. The car never had any major mechanical issues, it just got old. It was super fun to drive and I could park it diagonally and still fit into a parking spot with no problem. The car turns on a dime, accelerates well and has no trouble at highway speed. It has tons of room for carrying things too. The back seats fold down so I always had golf clubs, a big bag with 4 basketballs, stuff for school, and still had plenty of room. I also found out that it's a very safe car, unfortunately the hard way. I got into a head-on crash when someone pulled out in front of me going 25-30. The front end got crushed and the car was totaled, but the airbags went off, seat belt locked up and I came out with nothing but a slightly sore neck. I was absolutely impressed with how well it kept me safe and I would highly recommend it to everyone!
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I bought my tC new in 2007 with a manual transmission. It has been an outstanding vehicle, despite the maddening oil consumption and a funky hatch release. The original clutch is still going strong and I still get about 27 mpg. The interior is nice and roomy, with surprisingly good rear passenger room and good legroom. With the rear seats down, I can even put my bicycle in the car and even a 7+ ft fiddle leaf fig (wrapped of course) with the hatch closed. The moonroof has never leaked and is very nice. For those of you that complained about the rattle of the moonroof, here’s the secret - once it is open, hit the open button again and it locks into another position and quiets the rattle. The hatchback latch release can be somewhat troubling, but I have found that locking and unlocking again usually does the trick. The manual transmission has good pickup and is very responsive when you need to pass quickly. The ride is smooth, although there is a bit of road noise at 80-85 mph. The seats are comfy and the audio is good. I have never had an issue with air or heat and the cruise control is still working like new. The car isn't great starting from a stop in snowy or icy conditions due to the low profile tires, but it holds its own once you get started. If the car was still available, I would buy another. I truly love the car and it is of very good quality, especially for a car that was less than $20,000.
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Hey there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my tC that I bought used with 120,000 miles in March of 2013. I thought it would be helpful to write a review about my experience with a used one. Overall, I had a great time with the car and didn't have any issues for the first 10,000 miles. However, my engine did fail at 131,000 miles. While I understand that it was a used car, I was still a bit surprised since it had a Toyota engine. Nonetheless, I still loved having the car and it was always a dream of mine to own one. The acceleration was pretty awesome (I even smoked my roommate's Volks Jetta turbo) and the handling was good, even though it had been around the block. The sunroof was amazing, although like others, I did have some issues with rattling. If you're considering buying a used one, I would suggest getting it mechanically checked before making the purchase. Thanks for reading!
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Hello there! I wanted to share my thoughts on this car with you. I understand that some people have concerns about the mileage, but I think it's important to keep in mind that this car has a 2.4L engine, which is larger than the 1.8L engine found in most Corollas. Additionally, I believe that some of the complaints about mileage may be due to driving habits. As for rattles, it's true that some compact cars may have more of them, but I think it's important to focus on the many great features of this car. For example, it has a fantastic sound system, stunning wheels, and a sleek design. It's also surprisingly spacious and comfortable, with 60 cubic feet of space when the rear seats are folded down. Overall, I think this car is a great choice for anyone looking for a practical and sporty vehicle. Thank you for reading my thoughts on this car!
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I've had this car for 13 years since I bought it brand new. It has taken me everywhere I've needed and wanted to go, from off-road adventures to blizzards and flood waters. I'm happy to say that I've never had any major problems with it. As long as you keep up with the daily wear and tear, this car will treat you well! Just remember not to use lower than 89 gas or it won't perform as well as it should. Make sure to read the manual fully.
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Mar 4, 2022 ... ... think? Should I go for it and buy the 15 y/o tC? Even though, they have a common issue of consuming oil? Upvote 12. Downvote 17 comments
2007 Scion tC Problems and Complaints - 4 Issues
Top 2007 Scion tC Problems · Excessive Oil Consumption. 57 people have reported this · Check Engine Light Due to Defective VVT-i Controller. 47 people have ...
2007 Scion tC Engine Problems | CarComplaints.com
tC. 81,000 miles. My 2007 Scion Tc, is experiencing excessive oil consumption believed to be from defective piston rings designed by the manufacturer. This will ...
Common Scion TC Problems: Loss of Power & Misfire | JustAnswer
Oct 10, 2012 ... 2007 Scion tC. Had a loss of power and misfire problem. Toyota dealer says all four plugs are bad and that there is oil - Answered by a ...
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Mathias Keebler 2025-09-12
I really wanted to like this car, but I can't help feeling a bit disappointed. Although there's nothing actually wrong with it, I've come to realize that it's just a pretty standard economy car. One of the main issues I've encountered is that it's not very fun to drive. While it does have good power for a car in its price range, the suspension is too soft and it leans too much in corners. Additionally, it feels isolated from the road, more like a sedan than a sports coupe. Personally, I prefer a car with a harder, more solid suspension that inspires confidence in corners and allows me to feel the road. If only this car had the Mazda3's suspension, it would be perfect for the price.
Lorenz Ledner 2025-09-08
After reading most of these reviews, I can't help but wonder what everyone else was driving before they bought a tC. If they think this car is fun to drive and handles well, they must have been driving an SUV or a minivan previously. While it handles well compared to other vehicles in its class, it still has some body roll and the suspension makes it feel like you're driving a large sedan. It may not be the most exciting car to drive, but it's still a great option for those looking for a reliable and practical sport coupe. Overall, the tC is a solid choice for anyone in the market for a new car.
Damien Donnelly 2025-08-28
As a middle-aged woman who did extensive research, I fell in love with the tC. It's hard to beat the price for what you get. Unfortunately, my experience with it was not great. I had 36,000 highway miles on it when I totaled it. Even though the roads were dry and I was going at a moderate speed, it was impossible to correct and crumpled like a plastic cup. The hatchback shattered after the impact. Luckily, I was unhurt, but I was surprised at how poorly it handled under diverse situations that could have been easily corrected in my old Nissan. I ended up with compression fractures, but it could have been worse, especially if it had rolled. As a result, I have decided that my next car will not be a tC.
Finn Gleason 2025-07-22
I used to drive 90 miles round trip for work and got 32 mpg. Now that I do more city driving, I get about 25 mpg. Despite having 92K on the odometer, the car still has lots of power and a quiet engine. It's a great car on smooth roads, but can be a bit choppy on bumpy ones. There's plenty of leg room, even in the back seat, but head room is a bit tight in the back. It's really fun to drive and the sound system is great. Overall, it's a good car for the price.
Pedro Streich 2025-07-10
I recently purchased a Toyota SCION TC for my daughter and opted not to purchase an extended warranty due to the 60,000 mile 5-year warranty that came with the vehicle. Unfortunately, the car started experiencing problems with a leak into the passenger compartment. After two visits, the issue was finally resolved. However, the blower motor later failed and by this time, the car had exceeded the 60,000 miles covered under the warranty. To make matters worse, the engine failed at 73,000 miles. When I contacted Toyota, they offered to reimburse me for $500.00, which is far less than the cost of a new engine. While I appreciate their offer, I believe there could have been a compromise to this situation. Thank you for your attention.