MYRModel Year Report

2009 Scion tC

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2009 Scion tC
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:06:45.658Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
60
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

2005: 155 complaints 2005 2006: 161 complaints 2007: 117 complaints 2007 2008: 86 complaints 2009: 60 complaints 2009 60 2010: 20 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 20 complaints 2015: 22 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints
2005: 155 complaints 2005 2006: 161 complaints 2006 2007: 117 complaints 2007 2008: 86 complaints 2008 2009: 60 complaints 2009 60 2010: 20 complaints 2010 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 22 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2016
2005: 155 complaints 2005 2006: 161 complaints 2006 2007: 117 complaints 2007 2008: 86 complaints 2008 2009: 60 complaints 2009 60 2010: 20 complaints 2010 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 22 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2016

2009: 60 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2005155
2006161
2007117
200886
200960
201020
201129
20128
20139
201420
201522
20166

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

25% · 15 reports
Show complaint excerpts

My scion TC is using an extreme amount of oil to where I am putting 2-3 quarts in the motor per week. The extreme usage of oil can cause the engine to blow up due to lack of oil staying in the engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-22

Air bags

15% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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I had a bad mva accident on 6/12/2019 @ 0815AM in the morning, a lady t bone me with fast impaction, the airbags did not deploy nor the side air bag curtains deployed during the accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-13

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Scion tC. While driving approximately 30 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-18

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Scion tC. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the contact crashed into a highway divider. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to his head, neck and chest.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-04

Structure

15% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing body and trunk lid.

Vehicle speed control

13% · 8 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Scion tC. The contact stated that as he was entering into a parking space, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact then crashed into another vehicle as he shifted into park.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-04

2009 Toyota Scion. Consumer states unintended acceleration *tgw the consumer stated the sudden acceleration occurred as she placed her foot on the accelerator after being stopped at a red light. The vehicle took off at a high rate of speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-31

2009 Scion driving clear weather, dry pavement 40 MPH on the entrance ramp to a divided highway, suddenly careened out of control crossing 2 lanes, hitting left guard rail, spinning 180 degrees and hitting right guard rail.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-19

Visibility

10% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2009-09-18Equipment09V223000 Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from September 1, 2005 to May 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18, 2009. Owners may contact…

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    2010-05-27Equipment10V036000 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."

    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…

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    2010-05-27Equipment10V035000 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…

    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…

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Scion tC — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V223000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Scion tC reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Scion tC?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Scion tC have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-27 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.