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2007 Toyota Scion Tc problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Engine (6) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Structure:body (1)

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Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (6)

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.

Structure 2022-04-28 · ZKG_Technical_In · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ti: technical instructions customer support program zkg multiple models and model years vehicles painted with blizzard pearl (070) or super white (040) paint color coverage for peeling of factory-applied paint

Wheels 2022-01-12 · Toyota PRO19-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by toyota. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information

Air Bags 2021-03-17 · Toyota Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

toyota safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements

Engine 2015-03-05 · ZE7_Part Status · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

electronic communication: background as part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, toyota has announced a warranty enhancement program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of excessive engine oil consumption on certain 2007-2009 camry, certain

Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2001-05-04 · T-PG007-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

replacement vin plates.

Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 1991-01-18 · T-PG002-91 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

product general information.

What owners report

2023-03-08 · Engine · 156,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2007 scion tc. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware of thick smoke coming from the exhaust. additionally, the contact stated that she noticed that the vehicle was consuming and abnormal amount of engine oil. the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming 5-quarts of oil every two weeks. th…”

2022-05-03 · Engine

“ive been going thru a lot of oil lately and i dont understand why, i have a friend that owns the same car and told me he was going thru the same thing and took the car to toyota and turns out they had a recall about oil consumption so they ended up rebuilding his engine or replacing it. so im wondering if im going thru the same thing. i have to put…”

2021-09-20 · Engine

“i am also one of them that just learned why my 2007 scion tc is eating the oil. i love this car and wish i would have received the notice about the engine problems back when toyota may have done something about it. i know that three difference dealerships have my contact info. i will continue to put in a quart of oil each week until that stops help…”

2021-03-03 · Engine · 157,000 mi

“my 2007 scion tc. has a big issue with oil comsuption. i always have to change my oil every 2,000 miles if i dont drive it long distance. when i drive it for about 45 mins each way everyday it burns all the oil when it hits 1,700 miles. today 03/03/2021 i check my oil and it was actually empty i mean not even a drop im glad i cought it today i dont…”

2021-02-14 · Power Train · 191,062 mi

“literally just bought the vehicle. only to look into the history of these cars and see that they have a factory defect that was never professionally taken care of. now anyone like me coming into ownership of these vehicles are punished for something we had no knowledge of nor caused.i was driving my car today down a residential road when all of a s…”

2020-04-16 · Engine · 176,400 mi

“oil consumption is abnormally high. recorded roughly a quart or more consumed per 1,000 miles. no leaks evident. car use is normal daily use, and car engine and mechanical components have not been tampered with in any way whatsoever. oil reservoir is nearing empty after roughly 2600 miles after fresh oil change. *tr…”

2020-03-06 · Vehicle Speed Control · 148,948 mi

“i just buy it. but its on name of my girlfriend daisy. if you can help me with the recalls i can get please thanks.…”

2017-04-23 · Structure:body · 60,000 mi

“plate over back hatch just below third brake light detaches & hangs by a cable. it swings while driving & scratches the bottom of the hatch & back fender. if cable breaks while driving it will become airborne. the hatch plate hooks snapped off while the vehicle was stationary & i was opening the hatch. now that it's broke off the car it swings whil…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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