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2007 Scion Tc

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Tc years

Owner complaints for the 2007 Scion Tc are substantially higher than the model-year median of 25.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

91 reports with mileage · 26 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Visibility. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

21 crash reports6 fire reports19 injury reports

Exterior Lighting complaints

2 reports
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1,270 miles · Jan 27, 2017
EngineExterior Lighting

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 C…

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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

NHTSA ODI #10948063

60,300 miles · Feb 7, 2013
Exterior Lighting

AT APPROXIMATELY 56K MILES RADIO LIGHTING, TEMPERATURE CONTROL LIGHTS WENT OUT. THE ENGINE MAINTENANCE LIGHT STARTING COMING ON AT ABOUT 60K MILES AND AFTER HAVING THE CAR CHECKED IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL/OXYGEN SENSOR WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY SO I HAD IT REPLACED. THE LIGHT WENT OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 200MILES THEN CAM…

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AT APPROXIMATELY 56K MILES RADIO LIGHTING, TEMPERATURE CONTROL LIGHTS WENT OUT. THE ENGINE MAINTENANCE LIGHT STARTING COMING ON AT ABOUT 60K MILES AND AFTER HAVING THE CAR CHECKED IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL/OXYGEN SENSOR WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY SO I HAD IT REPLACED. THE LIGHT WENT OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 200MILES THEN CAME BACK ON. I TOOK IT TO TWO DIFFERENT MAINTENANCE PLACES AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE SERPENTINE BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAD IT REPLACED. THE MAINTENANCE PERSON DROVE THE CAR FOR A WEEK APPROXIMATELY 125 MILES. THE LIGHT WENT REMAINED OFF. I BROUGHT THE CAR HOME AND TWO DAYS LATER THE LIGHT WAS BACK ON AND IS STILL ON. I CALLED THE SCION HEADQUARTERS 1-866-707-2466 AND WAS TOLD THE ONLY THING I COULD DO WAS TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THE THREE PLACES I HAD TAKEN MY CAR TO WERE PROBABLY MISDIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM AND ONLY A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP COULD PROPERLY DIAGNOSE ANY ISSUES I HAD WITH MY CAR. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS THE CASE...WHY ARE SO MANY PLACES EQUIPPED WITH THESE COMPUTERS IF THEY ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY????? *TR

NHTSA ODI #10496759

Official recalls

2

10V035000 · Equipment:other:labels

Feb 3, 2010

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 & remedy

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.

10V036000 · Equipment:other:labels

Feb 3, 2010

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 & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.