The most-reported Scion tC run is JTKDE177770 (2007 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.8× the typical run. Engine problems make up 55% of reports; 2008 is the worst model year at 1.2 complaints per run.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Toyota Scion tC has 14 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 44% of every Scion tC complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JTKDE177770•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| JTKDE167480•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| JTKDE167X70•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| JTKDE167570•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| JTKDE177670•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| JTKDE167170•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| JTKDE167070•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| JTKDE177370•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| JTKDE167670•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| JTKDE167880•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| JTKJF5C71C3•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| JTKDE167280•••••• | 2008 | — | — |
Each of the other 2 Scion tC runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 27 Scion tC VINs so far, most often 2008, 2012, 2015 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Toyota Scion tC the gap between build years is 1.1×: a 2008 car draws 1.2 complaints per run, a 2007 one 1.1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | 6 | — | |
| 2007 | 9 | 8 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2008 at 1.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2007 at 1.1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 55% of everything Toyota Scion tC owners report: Engine, 12 of 16 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Suspension | — | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Steering | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Toyota Scion tC | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 16 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Toyota Scion tC share of that is 16 complaints over 14 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Toyota Scion tC VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 16 NHTSA complaints from 14 Scion tC runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Scion tC production run has the most complaints?
JTKDE177770, a 2007 build, with 2 complaints. The typical Scion tC run has 1.1.
Which Scion tC years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2008 is heaviest at 1.2 complaints per run and 2007 lightest at 1.1.
How many Scion tC complaints involve a crash?
0% of 16 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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