2011 Scion tC
Only 29 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 29 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 155 |
| 2006 | 161 |
| 2007 | 117 |
| 2008 | 86 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
6 of 29 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Scion tC. The contact stated that the vehicle had only one operable reverse light. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The current mileage was 600 and the failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-10-13
Service brakes
4 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-04-26
Takata recall when braking in low speed you hear a loud sound of the break pads and the rotors hitting each other
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-15
Visibility
4 of 29 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
Power train
3 of 29 total reports mention: power train.
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When the car is turned on and the clutch is released a very loud noise is heard from the undercarriage. When clutch is engaged the noise goes away.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-26
Multiple issues with transmission.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-11
Structure
3 of 29 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Left front fender liner came off (Ripped off) while driving on the freeway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-16
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-11-16Service brakes, hydraulic18E091000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, part numbers PTR09-21111 and PTR09-52080, sold by Toyota as an optional accessory for model year 2008-2015 Scion xB, and 2011-2016...
Remedy: Toyota will notify all known owners of the Scion xB and Scion tC vehicles upon which an involved optional TRD Brake Kit could have been installed.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Scion tC — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18E091000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2011 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 2011 Scion tC?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Scion tC have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-27 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.