2007 Scion Tc problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (27) · Vehicle Speed Control (11) · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (10)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
91 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:other:labels 2010-02-03 · campaign 10V035000 · 271,417 vehicles
Defect: GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Equipment:other:labels 2010-02-03 · campaign 10V036000 · 153,418 vehicles
Defect: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Service bulletins (119)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2020-06-03 · DOR-M9J4S-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
these skus are exhaust manifolds with catalytic converters. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of carb certification. these skus can no longer be sold as they do not meet carb standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2020-06-03 · DOR-M3J3F-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
these skus are exhaust manifolds with catalytic converters. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of carb certification. these skus can no longer be sold as they do not meet carb standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2017-01-12 · ZE7 Phase 2 POL1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty policy bulletin: toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of warranty enhancement program ze7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption.
Engine 2016-08-04 · ZE7_Warranty Pol · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty policy bulletin (pol14-12): added the short block release authorization flow chart. toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of warranty enhancement program ze7 for vehicles exhibitin
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-08-04 · ZE7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty policy bulletin (pol14-12): added the short block release authorization flow chart. toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of warranty enhancement program ze7 for vehicles exhibitin
Equipment 2016-06-24 · POL14-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty policy bulletin (pol14-12): toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of warranty enhancement program ze7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption.
Showing the 6 most recent of 119 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-03-30 · Engine“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 the light comes on, which is anywhere between 1k an…”
2019-06-12 · Engine · 150,000 mi“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 occasions and they told me my car was asymptomatic des…”
2019-05-22 · Engine · 146,000 mi“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 the issue, and claimed that 'vehicle was out of the…”
2019-03-11 · Wheels“my air bags in my seats don't work at all. neither does my air bag in my wheel. the tires shakes when i drive past 60 and the rims are not safe. this should not happen to my child what if she gets in a accident. the seat belt does not buckle and seat will not go back. 95000 miles and this is rediculious.…”
2019-02-06 · Unknown Or Other · 74,132 mi“my trunk release broke recently (1/25/19) as i was attempting to open the trunk. contacted dealership and was told toyota was aware of defective part and had offered a warranty enhancement on the trunk release but it expired in 2015. i received no notification. called toyota today and was told they couldn't do anything for me, either. was given…”
2018-10-02 · Engine · 135,000 mi“hi all, iam the owner of scion tc 2007 since 2015 and using this vehicle to commute to work and home. i have been experiencing massive amount of oil consumption right after i bought the car. i have to put 1 or 2 quart of synthetic oil after every 1500 miles or so, it cost me alot more than average. please help me regarding this issue. thanks and…”
2018-07-10 · Structure:body · 128,000 mi · 🔥 fire“vehicle burning oil at increasingly fast rate, large oil consumption. no oil light or dashboard warning. as i was driving down the highway my car shut down... i pulled over to the shoulder got out...my car was smoking... within minutes my car was in flames.…”
2018-06-13 · Engine · 150,000 mi“my 2007 tc has a very large oil consumption problem to the point of between oil changes i am putting in about 1.5 quarts to 2 quarts. the vehicle never has any onboard warnings either i don't get a oil light or low oil light. it is so bad that i have to check my oil daily just to make sure my engine isnt going to blow and usually end up adding oil …”
2018-03-08 · Power Train · 126,800 mi“vehicle burning oil at increasingly fast rate, large oil consumption. no oil light or dashboard warning. the vehicle is in motion, this oil consumption will cause the car to overheat or stall, causing an accident or fire.…”
2017-11-22 · Engine“regarding takata recall : hi, i am in need of some help! my 2007 toyota scion has been burning oil often where i am adding oil before oill changes also oil light never turns on even at no oil. my car has been burning over a quart of oil in 1,200 mile from driving it. now my engine light pops up! its scary to drive because i feel that at any …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.