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2007 Scion TCProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 117 owner complaints about the 2007 Scion TC, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2007 Scion TC
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the TC median · #3 of 9 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11746 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage99kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Scion TC has problems

117 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine322
Visibility213
Structure162
Vehicle speed control119
Air bags86
Latches/locks/linkages70
Power train60
Service brakes, hydraulic50
Wheels40
13 other systems2513

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2007 Scion TC recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Scion.

Mileage at failure

When do engine problems start?

99kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 26 engine complaints. 50% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
2under 30k miles13under 100k miles13100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other TC year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the TC median. How we score

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In owners' words

What TC owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

When I bought this car, there was a couple recalls within 5 years of owning. One was fixed. The second was an oil consumption issue that my car passed by 100 miles and I was told it would not be covered. For the last few years the oil consumption has gotten worse. I have to put oil in the car when…
Complaint 11651587 · Mar 30, 2025
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…
Complaint 11219439 · Jun 12, 2019 · 150,000 miles
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…
Complaint 11209384 · May 22, 2019 · 146,000 miles

Own a 2007 TC?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.