The Lemon Index2011 Scion tC. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,700 and 30,000 miles. Median 6,000, from 12 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Lights | 27% |
| Visibility | 13% |
| Engine | 13% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 13% |
| Engine | 13% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
18E091000 Sep 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Defect. 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 Scion tC vehicles. Over time, the brake hoses in these kits may fatigue and fail.
Risk. Failure of a brake hose will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
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. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, it will be replaced with a standard equipment brake kit, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for
Manufacturer communications 87
Scion filed 87 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Toyota 2006-2011: this tsb contains an owner notification letter
- Immediately following a cold soak startup, some 2011 ?
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 22 / 30 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 23 / 30 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2011–2016 Scion tC, 8.5M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Oil changes & service | 3 | 94K |
| Transmission & shifter | 4 | 81K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 3 | 52K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 3 | 36K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 1 | 30K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 1 | 28K |
| Timing chain & engine | 1 | 24K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 1 | 16K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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