2014 Scion tC
Only 20 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 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2014: 20 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 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
8 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes.
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Vehicle is not available for inspection upon request due to the vehicle being in an accident. As a result from the accident, the vehicle was a complete loss and beyond the point of repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-29
Also filed under Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Scion tC. While driving 15 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to move forward. As a result, the contact struck the preceding vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-24
Electrical system
4 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.
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Was commuting back to work from lunch break when out of nowhere I lost control of steering and braking of my vehicle crashing into a stone wall before I could pull my emergency break after the vehicle could not slow down on a city street in…
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-21
Also filed under Wheels
Air bags
3 of 20 total reports mention: air bags.
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My son was in a wreck over a week ago. He lost control and ran into the side of a brick house. Both airbags did not deploy. I would assume any impact such as these the air bags would have deployed but they did not. I have pictures attached.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-02
Wheels
2 of 20 total reports mention: wheels.
Suspension
2 of 20 total reports mention: suspension.
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
2014 Scion tC — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18E091000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2014 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 2014 Scion tC?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 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.