Filed Jan 28, 2026 · Driver assistance · CA · crash
Clouster
The worst 2007 Scion TC problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine35
- Visibility22
- Body16
- Acceleration11
- Airbags8
- Brakes8
- Locks7
- Transmission6
- Seat belts4
- Wheels4
- Electrical3
- Driver assistance2
- Lights2
- Steering2
- Tires2
- Fuel system1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Scion TC
Oil consumption 25Sunroof shattered 15Engine failure 10No deployment 5Knocking 5Fire or smoke 5
Recalls 2
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 10V035000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 10V036000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Scion TC 119
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters
- Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil...
- Warranty policy bulletin (POL14-12): added the short block release authorization flow chart. toyota has...
- Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL14-12): Added the Short Block Release Authorization Flow Chart
- Warranty policy bulletin (POL14-12): toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive...
- "Wpb: the engine is covered under the toyota new vehicle limited warranty for 5 years from the date of...
- WPB: The engine is covered under the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years from the date of...
- Dd: in limited cases vehicles being serviced for ZE7 will require a replacement short block. dealers will...
- DD: In limited cases vehicles being serviced for ZE7 will require a replacement short block
- "Ssb: some 2007 2010 model year tc and 2008 2015 model year xb vehicles equipped with the 2AZ-FE...
2007 Scion TC fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 20-21 | 27-29 | 23-24 |
What 2007 Scion TC owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Clouster
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 and 2k miles. As I'm driving, it can smell of burning, or start shaking, etc.
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 despite me explaining that it was drinking excessive oil. If my car engine is ruined because of this toyota will be paying for my new motor or one of their 2 dealerships that kept insisting I was crazy will be paying for that new motor. I've had the car since it was brand new with all the service records to prove that this should not happen.
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 10 year or 150,000 mile warranty'. I'm so disappointed at toyota for that. They also had a period in which you could take your vehicle, but failed to notify their customers.
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.
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 case #1902062093. If part was defective and they were aware of it I shouldn't be expected to pay $666.90 for replacement just because my trunk release didn't break sooner. I have always had issues with the trunk as it didn't open consistently. If I had received a notification from toyota in 2013 as this was apparently when notices were sent out, I certainly would have had it replaced. If toyota is aware of a defective part, no time limit should exist to have it replaced, especially if the current owner is also the original owner. The trunk release was dangling by the wires, and is being held in place with several industrial strength magnets. Obviously I am unable to access the trunk until I shell out an exorbitant amount of cash to fix it. I realize this issue isn't as serious as brakes, tires, etc but I feel toyota has an obligation to make good on defective parts. The trunk release is a plastic part on an otherwise all metal car which makes no sense in the first place.
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 regards . Ali
Excessive oil consumption
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.
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 once to twice a week. I bought the car when there was a service maintenance on the tc for the oil consumption and the dealer I purchased it from never said anything about it having it and I never heard anything about it until after it was over I feel as scion or toyota should have to fix the problem for every scion.
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Questions about the 2007 Scion TC
Is the 2007 Scion TC reliable?
Owners have filed 117 complaints about the 2007 Scion TC, 4.0 times a typical TC model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2007 Scion TC year score?
The 2007 Scion TC scores 22 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Scion TC: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Scion TC?
Engine and cooling, with 35 complaints, typically around 98,500 miles. Next is visibility (22).
How many recalls does the 2007 Scion TC have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Scion TC get?
Official estimates for the 2007 Scion TC range from 23 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20-21 city and 27-29 highway.
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