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2011 Scion TC Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Scion TC, most often about the lights (21% of complaints). It is 6th of 12 TC model years by number of complaints.

Complaints29
Recalls0
Crashes reported1
Fires reported1
Injuries reported2

Most common 2011 Scion TC problems

  1. Lights

    6 complaints · 21%

    It's 2020 and I just bought a 2011 Scion TC. I took it to an inspection station in the state of maryland so I can have I registered in maryland. My vehicle failed the inspection because it does not have 2 rear reverse lights, it only has one on the driver's side. The passenger side does not have a port or wires for a…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 61,100 miles

  2. Visibility and wipers

    6 complaints · 21%

    Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.

    I was driving about 50 MPH and I heard a very loud popping sound like a gunshot. I pulled over and saw that my sunroof glass had shattered (spontaneously).
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 64,482 miles
    Sunroof spontaneously shattered. I was driving down the road around 40mph and suddenly heard a very loud noise. Shortly after this, I heard my sunroof cracking above me. When I pulled over to look, I saw that my sunroof had shattered along the left, right and back of the sunroof. Took it to the dealership and they…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 52,000 miles

  3. Engine

    4 complaints · 14%

    While driving down the road my stability control light was on constant along with my ABS light. My engine and transmission hasn't been doing right like it should be doing. Its like the transmission is slipping or my engine is missing. This is not acceptable to me.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 49,000 miles
    I bought a pre-certified 2011 Scion TC on 5/8/2014, approx 10 days later, when my daughter was driving about 45 MPH the car started to rattle near the front passenger windshield. It looks like a manufacturer defect but toyota dealer/warranty does not seem to cover. Seems like other folks are having the similar issue…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 30,000 miles

  4. Brakes

    4 complaints · 14%

    While driving down the road my stability control light was on constant along with my ABS light. My engine and transmission hasn't been doing right like it should be doing. Its like the transmission is slipping or my engine is missing. This is not acceptable to me.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 49,000 miles

  5. Body and structure

    3 complaints · 10%

    Parts named most often: body.

    I was driving about 50 MPH and I heard a very loud popping sound like a gunshot. I pulled over and saw that my sunroof glass had shattered (spontaneously).
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 64,482 miles

  6. Transmission

    3 complaints · 10%

    Multiple issues with transmission. Including sudden acceleration in reverse, rolling backwards at stop lights/signs, bucking/surging at low speed, gear slippage, excessive & unpredictable engine braking, hesitation to shift, hesitation & rough shifting upon re-acceleration, & shifter sticking in park.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 2,000 miles
    While driving down the road my stability control light was on constant along with my ABS light. My engine and transmission hasn't been doing right like it should be doing. Its like the transmission is slipping or my engine is missing. This is not acceptable to me.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 49,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2011 Scion TC recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2011 Scion TC

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Scion TC?
By NHTSA owner complaints: lights (6 complaints); visibility and wipers (6 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); engine (4 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2011 Scion TC have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Scion TC. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2011 a bad year for the Scion TC?
It is 6th of 12 TC model years by number of complaints, with 29 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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