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2010 Scion TCProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2010 Scion TC, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 4, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Scion TC has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Engine
3Tires1 crash/fire/injury
3Visibility
2Service brakes
1Visibility/wiper
1Air bags
1Wheels
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Seats
22 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2010 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.
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Risk. A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Best & worst years
2010 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.
My car is burning oil, like a quart per week I always maintain the oil level, not leaks I just want to know if Toyota can help me, I am a third owner of this car has 94000 miles
Warranty Enhancement Program – ZE7 OIL Leak Certain 2007-2010 Scion tC Extension of Warranty Coverage for 2AZ Engine Oil Consumption Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption. Eligibility for part…
I took my car to Toyota on August 7th 2021 and was informed my car needed a new engine due to losing three quarts of oil. The employee then informed me my car was under recall but they would be unable to fix the problem because the recall had expired. I never received a letter in the mail…
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